Danny Lloyd

Peterborough United At the end of the 2016–17 season, following the expiration of his Stockport contract, Lloyd signed for League One side Peterborough United on a three-year contract. After joining the club, Lloyd left his job as a business development manager for waste management company Biffa where he sold bins.

He scored his first goal for the club in an EFL Cup match against Northampton Town on 3 October 2017. He scored his first league goal one month later in a 2–2 draw with AFC Wimbledon and, in the club's following match, he scored a hat-trick in a 5–0 victory over Tranmere Rovers in the FA Cup. However, after struggling to establish himself in the first-team, Lloyd was placed on the transfer list after talks were held between his agent and the club.

Salford City In July 2018, he joined National League side Salford City on a three-year deal. He made his debut in the opening match of the 2018–19 season on 4 August as Salford drew 1–1 at home to Leyton Orient. He scored his first goal for the club on 27 August when he scored a penalty in a 3–1 victory against Barrow. On 1 September, he was sent off for two bookable offences in the first half of a 0–0 draw with Dagenham & Redbridge. During the season he played 35 times for the club (including five appearances in cup games), scoring three times. On 7 September 2019, he scored what would be his final goals for Salford when he bagged a brace against Morecambe.

In January 2020 he rejoined former club Stockport County on loan until the end of the season. He made his second début for the club in a 2–0 defeat to Hartlepool United on 25 January. He scored one goal in his second spell, scoring the opening goal of a 1–1 with Woking on 22 February.

Ahead of the 2020–21 season it was announced that he had left Salford City by mutual consent.

Tranmere Rovers On 10 November 2020, Lloyd joined League Two side Tranmere Rovers on a short-term contract. He made his debut on 11 November 2020 in an EFL Trophy tie against Wigan Athletic. His first goal followed in the same competition in a 2-1 win over Manchester City U21s on 8 December 2020.

Gillingham On 6 July 2021, Lloyd joined League One side Gillingham, having rejected an offer to remain at Tranmere. Lloyd was released after one season at the club following their relegation to League Two.

Rochdale

On 9 December 2022, he signed a one-month contract with League Two side Rochdale. On 9 January 2023 his contracted was extended until the end of the season.

Livingston In August 2023, Lloyd joined Scottish Premiership club Livingston. After just five appearances, Lloyd was released upon expiry of his short-term contract.

Southport On 8 February 2024, Lloyd returned to his first club Southport, twelve years after he left the club the first time. On 9 July 2026, Lloyd was named club captain for the 2026-27 National League North season.

Career statistics

Honours Tranmere Rovers EFL Trophy runner-up: 2020–21