Sarah Mayling

Sarah Emma Mayling (born 20 March 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Women's Super League 2 club Leicester City. She progressed through Aston Villa's centre of excellence.

Career

On 2 July 2021, Mayling rejoined Aston Villa, having started her career there, before joining Birmingham City in 2017.

In March 2025, Mayling suffered an ankle injury in their quarter final defeat in the FA cup against Manchester City, and was sidelined for six weeks. On 29 May 2025, it was announced that Mayling had signed a new contract, extending her time with the club to June 2027.

Leicester City On 6 January 2026, Mayling was announced at Leicester City on a loan deal until the end of the season. On 24 July 2026, Mayling joined Leicester City on a permanent transfer for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-year contract. She said: “During my time here, everyone made me feel welcome and valued, I’m buzzing to be back permanently.”

Personal life

Mayling is married to former Aston Villa teammate Rachel Daly.

Career statistics

Club As of match played 16 May 2026.

Records may be incomplete due to lack of historical statistics.