Tommy Leigh

Tommy Leigh (born 13 April 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays for club Bristol Rovers on loan from club Bradford City.

Career Leigh came through the youth ranks at Portsmouth before being released at the age of 16.

After a brief spell at Horndean, Leigh joined Baffins Milton Rovers, where his father (Steve) was manager and his brother (Ashton) also played. The following season, Leigh was one of a trio of players who scored a hat-trick in a 14–1 FA Vase victory over New College Swindon.

In 2019, Leigh joined Bognor Regis Town, where his brother Ashton had moved to the previous year.

In July 2021, Leigh joined League One side Accrington Stanley for an undisclosed fee. Leigh made his Football League debut on 14 August 2021, coming off the bench against Cambridge United.

On 18 June 2024, Leigh joined Milton Keynes Dons for an undisclosed fee. He made his debut for the club on 10 August 2024 as a 70th-minute substitute in a 2–1 home defeat to Bradford City. On 1 October 2024, Leigh scored his first goal for the club in a 5–1 away win over Harrogate Town.

Bradford City On 10 January 2025, Leigh signed for League Two club Bradford City on a two-and-a-half year deal for an undisclosed fee. On 3 May 2025, he was brought on as a substitute at half-time as the Bantams defeated Fleetwood Town 1–0 with an Antoni Sarcevic goal in the 96th minute to win promotion to League One.

Bristol Rovers (loan) On 2 February 2026, Leigh returned to League Two, joining Bristol Rovers on loan for the remainder of the 2025–26 season. On 7 March, he scored his first goals for the club, scoring in the 87th and 92nd minute as the Gas came from behind to beat Crewe Alexandra. Having scored a total of four goals across the month, he was voted the club's Player of the Month for March.

On 17 June 2026, Leigh returned to Bristol Rovers on loan for the 2026–27 season.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals Horndean 2017–18 Wessex League Premier Division 2 0 0 0

5 3 7 3

2017–18 Wessex League Premier Division 29 3 2 1

13 6 44 10

43 4 2 1

13 6 58 11

2019–20 Isthmian League Premier Division 32 8 2 0

6 0 40 8 2020–21 Isthmian League Premier Division 7 2 2 0

4 0 13 2

39 10 4 0

10 0 53 10

2021–22 League One

2022–23 League One

2023–24 League Two

102!!21!!7!!1!!3!!0!!8!!6!!120!!28 Milton Keynes Dons 2024–25 League Two

2024–25 League One

32!!1!!1!!0!!3!!0!!3!!0!!39!!1

2025–26

Bradford City League Two third-place promotion: 2024–25