Bailey Roy Akehurst (born 9 October 2003) is an English professional

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who plays as a

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for club

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Career

Despite being a second-year scholar, Akehurst made his league debut for Gillingham in a 1–1 draw with

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on 13 September 2021, having made his first senior appearance in an

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match against Crawley Town earlier in the season. On 7 June 2022 he signed his first professional contract with the Kent side. Shortly into the 2022–23 season, he signed for Hastings United on loan. He was released at the end of the 2022–23 season. Following his release from Gillingham, Akehurst returned to Hastings United on a permanent basis. In November 2023, he joined National League South club

following a short spell with Erith & Belvedere.

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2003 births Living people English men's footballers Men's association football defenders Gillingham F.C. players Hastings United F.C. players Cheshunt F.C. players Cray Wanderers F.C. players Tonbridge Angels F.C. players Erith & Belvedere F.C. players Dover Athletic F.C. players English Football League players Isthmian League players National League (English football) players Footballers from Kent {{England-footy-defender-2000s-stub