Gemma Lawley

Gemma Lawley (born 15 September 2002) is an English defender who plays for FA Women's Championship team Bristol City.

Lawley has spent the majority of her career with Birmingham City before joining Bristol City in 2025.

Club career

Lawley joined the Birmingham City academy at the age of 16 having previously been part of the West Bromwich Albion youth setup. She made her senior debut for Birmingham on 30 September 2020, starting against Everton in a 4–0 FA Cup semi-final defeat to Everton which had been delayed from the previous season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Her first FA WSL appearance came against West Ham United on 8 November 2020, appearing as a substitute for the last three minutes of the match as Birmingham lost 2–1. Lawley finished her first full campaign with a combined ten appearances as Birmingham finished 11th out of 12. In July 2021, Lawley signed a two-year contract ahead of the 2021–22 season.

Lawley's involvement with the first team increased significantly in her second season, with 19 league appearances including 18 starts and a further six cup appearances. On 4 May 2022, Birmingham City were relegated to the FA Women's Championship following a 6–0 defeat away at Manchester City with one game remaining. On 5 December 2023, Lawley was named Barclays Women's Championship Player of the Month for November after receiving the majority vote.

After seven years with Birmingham, on 21 July 2025, Lawley was announced at Bristol City, signing a two year contract with the club.

International career In November 2020, Lawley was called up to the England under-19s.

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