About Jay Williams
Born 2000. Jay Williams is an association football player.
Jay Williams (born 4 October 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back and defensive midfielder for club Crawley Town.
Club career Williams joined Northampton Town at the age of 13. He made his first-team debut in their EFL Trophy tie against Wycombe Wanderers, featuring for the entire 90 minutes.
He made his league debut in a 5–0 away win to Macclesfield Town coming off of the bench to replace Sam Foley in the 73rd minute. He went on to play a vital part in the rest of that season racking up 14 appearances in total.
In November 2020, Williams signed for National League North club Kettering Town.
On 7 January 2021, Williams signed for League Two side Harrogate Town.
Following on from his release from Harrogate, he dropped down three divisions to sign for Southern Football League Premier Division Central side AFC Rushden & Diamonds. He made the switch to divisional rivals Banbury United in October 2021 and extended his stay in December when he signed a contract until the end of the season.
In June 2023, Williams signed for National League North rivals Brackley Town. On 18 July 2023 however, he signed for League Two club Crawley Town on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
On 27 August 2024, Williams injured Brighton midfielder Matt O'Riley with a tackle described in the media as "awful" and a "horror tackle". The Crawley manager Scott Lindsey apologised for Williams's challenge in the post-match press conference.
On 27 June 2025, Williams returned to Crawley Town following their relegation back to League Two, making the move back to the club to once again reunite with Scott Lindsey.
International career Born in England, Williams is of Kittitian descent. In March 2024, he was called up to the Saint Kitts and Nevis national team for a set of friendlies.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
2018–19 League Two
2019–20 League Two
10!!0!!0!!0!!1!!0!!6!!0!!17!!0 Harrogate Town 2020–21 League Two
Banbury United 2022–23 National League North
2023–24 League Two
2024–25 League One
52!!1!!0!!0!!1!!0!!5!!2!!57!!3 Milton Keynes Dons 2024–25
Crawley Town EFL League Two play-offs: 2024
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Who is Jay Williams?
English footballer
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Jay Williams was born on 4 October 2000 in England.
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Jay Williams is an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jay Williams (footballer)
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