Bailey Akehurst

Bailey Roy Akehurst (born 9 October 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left back for club Tonbridge Angels.

Career Despite being a second-year scholar, Akehurst made his league debut for Gillingham in a 1–1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday on 13 September 2021, having made his first senior appearance in an EFL Trophy match against Crawley Town earlier in the season.

On 7 June 2022 he signed his first professional contract with the Kent side. Shortly into the 2022–23 season, he signed for Hastings United on loan. He was released at the end of the 2022–23 season.

Following his release from Gillingham, Akehurst returned to Hastings United on a permanent basis. In November 2023, he joined National League South club Dover Athletic following a short spell with Erith & Belvedere. He was offered a new contract by Dover following relegation at the end of the 2023–24 season.

In June 2024, Akehurst joined Isthmian League Premier Division club Chatham Town. In January 2025, following a short spell with Herne Bay, he returned to Tonbridge Angels on a permanent basis.

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