Rebecca Rayner (born 7 November 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Women's Super League club Brighton & Hove Albion.
Club career
Early years
Rayner started playing football at Bradford Park Avenue at the age of 4, joining her brother. After attending a Leeds Legends sport camp she then played for Leeds United from the age of 8 until she was 16 years old.[1]
Doncaster Belles
At the age of 16 Rayner joined Doncaster Belles in 2016. She won the FA WSL 2 league with Doncaster Belles in the 2018 season.
Sheffield United
On 30 June 2018, Rayner signed for Sheffield United.
Nottingham Forest
In August 2019 she signed for Nottingham Forest.
Return to Sheffield United
In January 2021, Rayner rejoined Sheffield United.[2][3]
Brighton & Hove Albion
Rayner signed for Brighton & Hove Albion on 12 July 2024.[4]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 16 February 2025.[5]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Doncaster Belles | 2016 | WSL 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017–18 | WSL 2 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 10 | |
| Total | 24 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 28 | 10 | ||
| Sheffield United | 2018–19 | Women's Championship | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 4 |
| Nottingham Forest | 2019–20 | FA Women's National League | ||||||||
| Sheffield United | 2020–21 | Women's Championship | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| 2021–22 | Women's Championship | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 2 | |
| 2022–23 | Women's Championship | 22 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 4 | |
| 2023–24 | Women's Championship | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 2 | |
| Total | 64 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 76 | 9 | ||
| Sheffield United combined total | 81 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 97 | 13 | ||
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 2024–25 | WSL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Career total | 108 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 129 | 22 | ||
References
- ^ "Bex Rayner - Sports For Champions". sportsforchampions.com. Archived from the original on 12 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "Rayner Returns". clubdoncastersportscollege.co.uk. Archived from the original on 11 August 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "Bex Rayner re-signs". www.sufc.co.uk. 8 January 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "Bex Rayner joins Albion". www.brightonandhovealbion.com. 12 July 2024. Archived from the original on 12 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "Bex Rayner player profile". Soccerway. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
External links
- Bex Rayner at Soccerway