Adam May

Adam John May (born 6 December 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for club Chelmsford City.

Club career

Portsmouth Born in Southampton, May progressed through Portsmouth's youth categories. He signed a two-year scholarship contract on 4 July 2014. On 1 August he signed a one-year professional deal with Pompey, being promoted to the main squad.

Gosport Borough (loan) On 30 October 2015, May was loaned to Gosport Borough for a month, making four appearances and scoring no goals.

Sutton United (loan) In October 2016, May joined National League side Sutton United on loan, initially for one month and later extended to the end of the season. He made his debut for Sutton on 25 October in a 2–2 draw at home against Maidstone United.

On 14 January 2017, May scored his first senior goal in an FA Trophy second round away tie against Worthing, a game which ended 2–2; he also scored in the replay on 25 January, netting a vital extra time winner for Sutton, capping a man of the match performance. He was part of the team which knocked out Championship side Leeds United 1–0 in the fourth round of the FA Cup, putting Sutton into the fifth round of the competition for the first time in the club's 118-year history, and appeared in the fifth round tie, a 0–2 defeat to Arsenal on 20 February.

On 22 April, May scored his first league goal with a 20-yard strike in a 5–2 victory over Chester. At the end of the season May won the Young Player of the Year award.

2017–18 season Following his successful loan spell at Sutton United, May played a prominent part in Portsmouth's 2017–18 pre-season, with new manager Kenny Jackett keen to integrate young players into the first-team squad. Due to the departure of club captain Michael Doyle, May began the new season as first-choice midfield partner to Danny Rose in Jackett's preferred 4–2–3–1 formation.

2018–19 season At the start of the 2018–19 season, May signed for Aldershot Town on a loan deal until the 5 December 2018. He made 12 league appearances for the club before being recalled slightly prematurely by Jackett for Pompey EFL Trophy round 2 match against Arsenal U21s on 4 December, in which he hit the upright and the crossbar across both halves. May was awarded man of the match and Portsmouth went on to win the game 2–1.

Portsmouth won the EFL Trophy that season, beating Sunderland in the final. May played 4 out of the 8 total games in their successful campaign.

Swindon Town (loan) In June 2019 he joined Swindon Town on loan. He scored his first Swindon goal on his debut in an EFL Trophy tie against Chelsea U21s on 6 August 2019. May was recalled in January 2020.

Cambridge United In September 2020, May joined Cambridge United on a free transfer. He scored his first goal for Cambridge, away to Morecambe in a 5-0 win in League Two. May was also a huge part of Cambridge success in getting promotion. on 13 May 2022, May signed a new contract. During Cambridge's 2-1 defeat to Bristol Rovers in October 2022 May picked up a knee injury which required reconstruction which would keep him out for the remainder of the 2022–23 season.

On 1 May 2024 he was transfer listed.

Forest Green Rovers On 3 July 2024, May joined National League side Forest Green Rovers on a free transfer. He departed the club by mutual consent in December 2025.

Weston-super-Mare On 6 December 2025, May joined National League South club Weston-super-Mare on a short-term contract, playing five times during his one month at the club.

Eastbourne Borough On 22 January 2026, May was announced to have signed for National League South club Eastbourne Borough.

Chelmsford City On 30 July 2026, May signed for Chelmsford City.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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2014–15 League Two

2015–16 League Two

2016–17 League One

2018–19 League One

Gosport Borough (loan) 2015–16 National League

Aldershot Town (loan) 2018–19 League Two

Boreham Wood (loan) 2019–20 League Two

2021–22 League One

2022–23 League One

2023–24 League One

2024–25 National League

2025–26 National League

Weston-super-Mare 2025–26

Cambridge United EFL League Two second-place promotion: 2020–21