Laura Hartley (born 31 January 2001) is an English professional

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who plays as a

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for Lewes. She joined the FA Women's Championship club from

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of the FA WSL, initially on

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Club career

Hartley's professional debut was in April 2018 against

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. Hartley played in Brighton's first ever FA WSL game in September 2018, in a 1–0 loss, after Marie Hourihan and

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were both injured. Hartley was then selected for the club's pre-season training camp in Spain in preparation for the 2019–20 season. She signed for Lewes in August 2020, having already made one appearance while at the club on

the previous season.

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2001 births Living people English women's footballers Women's association football goalkeepers Women's Super League players Brighton & Hove Albion W.F.C. players Lewes F.C. Women players Women's Championship (England) players {{England-women-footy-bio-stub