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Connor Hall (footballer, born 1993)
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Connor Hall (born 23 May 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League One club Port Vale. He is also a vice-captain.
Key Information
Hall began his career with Isthmian League side Bury Town, playing for the club from 2011 to 2016, apart from a short spell spent with St Neots Town in 2015. He then spent two seasons in the Southern League with Biggleswade Town before joining National League North club Brackley Town in 2018. He continued his move up the non-League pyramid by signing with Harrogate Town in May 2019. He helped Harrogate to secure a place in the English Football League with victory in the 2020 National League play-off final. This was followed by victory in the delayed 2020 FA Trophy final. He was sold on to Port Vale in January 2022 and helped the club to win promotion out of League Two via the play-offs in four months later. He was sold to Colchester United in January 2023 for an undisclosed fee and rejoined Port Vale for another undisclosed fee in July 2024. He was named on the EFL League Two Team of the Season as the Vale won promotion in the 2024–25 campaign.
Career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Originally from St Neots,[3] Hall attended West Suffolk College.[6] He started his senior career at Bury Town in the 2011–12 season after being encouraged to join the club by Willingham-based coach Dean Greygoose.[7][8] He had a trial at Leyton Orient in 2012[9] and at the age of 21, he was set to sign for Cambridge United after being scouted towards the end of the 2012–13 season, but the deal was cancelled as a result of a groin injury that kept him sidelined for 18 months.[7] He underwent four operations to correct the problem.[10] He missed the entire 2013–14 season, with the club in decline due to financial problems and soon to lose long-standing manager Richard Wilkins, but Hall decided to stay on upon his recovery.[10] He would make 43 appearances in the 2014–15 season, scoring five goals, as the "Blues" finished bottom of the Isthmian League Premier Division.[11]
Hall joined Southern League Premier Division side St Neots Town in the summer of 2015.[12] He returned to Bury Town on 24 November 2015.[13] He later said that he went to St Neots because they were close to his home but he did not enjoy playing for the "Saints".[7] He featured 22 times for both St Neots and Bury Town during the 2015–16 season, before leaving Bury Town after receiving a higher paid offer from a club closer to his home.[11][14] Bury Town manager Ben Chenery noted Hall's hard work and later said that "he played centre-half, central midfield and left-back for us and was seamless in every one of those positions".[6]
In the summer of 2016, Hall signed for Southern Football League Premier Division side Biggleswade Town.[15] He played in a more advanced position for the club and scored 18 goals throughout two seasons.[16]
He signed for National League North side Brackley Town in June 2018.[7] He partnered with Gareth Dean in central defence.[17] Brackley finished the 2018–19 season in third-place, with only champions Stockport County conceding fewer goals.[16] Kevin Wilkin's "Saints" qualified for the play-off semi-finals, but were defeated by Spennymoor Town in a penalty shoot-out following a 0–0 draw at St James Park.[18] During his semi-professional career he also worked in a sales job selling medical devices to hospitals.[19]
Harrogate Town
[edit]On 15 May 2019, Hall signed for National League side Harrogate Town on a two-year contract; he was the club's first signing of the summer and was described as a "big target" by manager Simon Weaver.[4] He played 33 league games before the 2019–20 season was halted and ultimately decided on goal average due to the COVID-19 pandemic in England, with the "Sulphurites" qualifying for the play-offs.[2] He scored Harrogate Town's second goal in the play-off final as the club would go on to be promoted to the Football League for the first time in their history with a 3–1 victory over Notts County.[20] In response to Harrogate's victory, Hall said "It's a dream come true to play at Wembley, win at Wembley, score at Wembley".[20] He was named as the club's Player's Player of the Season.[16][21] He was the subject of interest from a League One club in the summer, who failed to agree a fee with Harrogate.[3]
He made his Football League debut on 5 September 2020 in a 1–1 draw against Tranmere Rovers in the EFL Cup, in which Harrogate won 8–7 in the resulting penalty shoot-out.[22] He scored his first goal in the Football League on 1 December, in a 5–2 defeat to Scunthorpe United at Wetherby Road.[23] He signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract with Harrogate in January.[24] He ended the 2020–21 campaign with 44 appearances to his name as Town finished in 17th-place.[25] On 3 May 2021, he won the FA Trophy with Harrogate in the long-delayed 2020 final behind closed doors at Wembley against Concord Rangers; Harrogate won the match 1–0.[26] He remained a key first-team player in the first half of the 2021–22 season, playing 25 games.[27]
Port Vale
[edit]On 11 January 2022, Hall joined fellow League Two side Port Vale in a permanent move.[16] He joined the club for an undisclosed fee, signing a contract of undisclosed length, on the same day that veteran centre-back Leon Legge moved to Harrogate from Port Vale.[28] His second goal for the club, a header at Hartlepool United, secured a 1–0 victory and important three points in the "Valiants" automatic promotion push; speaking after the match, Hall praised interim manager Andy Crosby and also stated that "all the staff, and the players as well, the whole club are all as one".[29] He started in the play-off final at Wembley Stadium as Vale secured promotion with a 3–0 victory over Mansfield Town; Michael Baggaley of The Sentinel wrote that his "clearance off the line denied Mansfield a way back into the game" and that he put in a "calm defensive display".[30][31]
He scored on the opening day of the 2022–23 campaign, his League One debut, as Vale came from behind to beat Fleetwood Town 2–1.[32] He was dropped from the starting eleven following a loss of form in September, with Dan Jones playing in his stead, but regained his place the following month.[33] However, he found the commute from his home in Cambridgeshire difficult, leaving director of football David Flitcroft and manager Darrell Clarke to agree to let him depart for a club closer to Cambridgeshire.[34]
Colchester United
[edit]On 7 January 2023, Hall signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with League Two side Colchester United after being signed for an undisclosed fee.[35] He served as captain in new manager Ben Garner's first match in charge, a 2–0 defeat at Bradford City on 5 March.[36] He made 21 appearances in the second half of the 2022–23 season, scoring two goals, as the U's achieved their aim of avoiding relegation.[37][38] He was named as club captain in July 2023.[39] He underwent surgery on a hernia injury in November 2023 and was sidelined for a month as a result.[40] Speaking the following month, manager Matty Etherington said that it was "a big plus" to have him return to fitness.[41] Hall spoke out in favour of new manager Danny Cowley the following February after the side put together a four-match unbeaten run to pull away from the relegation zone.[42] Hall left the club after Colchester received what Cowley said was a deal too good for them to turn down.[43]
Return to Port Vale
[edit]On 1 July 2024, Hall returned to Port Vale, now in League Two, on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[44] Manager Darren Moore named him as a vice-captain.[45] He showed a good level of consistency, starting all eight matches in March.[46] On 4 March, he was included on the EFL Team of Midweek after having eight aerial wins, two interceptions and 21 clearances in a 0–0 home draw with former club Harrogate Town.[47] He was named on the League Two Team of the Season at the EFL Awards.[48] He made the most clearances (371), most blocks (29) and most interceptions (59) out of any Vale player in the 2024–25 promotion-winning season.[49][50]
Style of play
[edit]Hall is a central defender known for his physical strength and ability to play the ball from the back. He is also noted for his versatility, which allows him to operate in midfield when required.[4]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 3 March 2026
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Bury Town | 2011–12[11] | Isthmian League Premier Division |
11 | 0 | — | 4[a] | 0 | 15 | 0 | |||
| 2012–13[11] | Isthmian League Premier Division |
22 | 0 | — | 8[a] | 3 | 30 | 3 | ||||
| 2013–14[11] | Isthmian League Premier Division |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2014–15[11] | Isthmian League Premier Division |
41 | 5 | — | 2[a] | 0 | 43 | 5 | ||||
| Total | 74 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 88 | 8 | ||||
| St Neots Town | 2015–16[11] | Southern League Premier Division |
14 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 4[b] | 1 | 22 | 4 | |
| Bury Town | 2015–16[11] | Isthmian League Division One North |
20 | 1 | — | 2[a] | 1 | 22 | 2 | |||
| Biggleswade Town | 2016–17[c] | Southern League Premier Division | ||||||||||
| 2017–18[c] | Southern League Premier Division | |||||||||||
| Total | ||||||||||||
| Brackley Town | 2018–19[2] | National League North | 38 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 2[d] | 0 | 40 | 3 | |
| Harrogate Town | 2019–20[2] | National League | 33 | 3 | 2 | 0 | — | 6[e] | 2 | 41 | 5 | |
| 2020–21[25] | EFL League Two | 41 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 1 | |
| 2021–22[27] | EFL League Two | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[f] | 0 | 25 | 0 | |
| Total | 94 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 110 | 6 | ||
| Port Vale | 2021–22[27] | EFL League Two | 24 | 2 | — | — | 3[g] | 0 | 27 | 2 | ||
| 2022–23[37] | EFL League One | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5[f] | 0 | 25 | 1 | |
| Total | 44 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 52 | 3 | ||
| Colchester United | 2022–23[37] | EFL League Two | 21 | 2 | — | — | — | 21 | 2 | |||
| 2023–24[51] | EFL League Two | 40 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[f] | 0 | 43 | 0 | |
| Total | 61 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 2 | ||
| Port Vale | 2024–25[52] | EFL League Two | 44 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[f] | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| 2025–26[53] | EFL League One | 27 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4[f] | 1 | 35 | 2 | |
| Total | 71 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 81 | 2 | ||
| Career total[c] | 416 | 21 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 45 | 8 | 480 | 30 | ||
- ^ a b c d Cup competitions not specified in the source
- ^ 2 appearances and 1 goal in the FA Trophy, 1 appearance in the Huntingdonshire Senior Cup and 1 appearance in the Southern Football League Cup
- ^ a b c Statistics at Biggleswade Town are not known and are not included in the final totals
- ^ Appearance(s) in the FA Trophy
- ^ 4 appearances and 1 goal in the FA Trophy, 2 appearances and 1 goal in the play-offs
- ^ a b c d e Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy
- ^ Appearance(s) in the play-offs
Honours
[edit]Harrogate Town
Port Vale
- EFL League Two play-offs: 2022[30]
- EFL League Two second-place promotion: 2024–25[55]
Individual
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Connor Hall (footballer, born 1993)
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Early career
Connor Hall was born on 23 May 1993 in Slough, England.[1][11] Growing up in the St Neots area, he became involved in local youth football, honing his skills as a defender before transitioning to senior levels.[12] Hall began his senior career with Bury Town in 2011, remaining with the club until 2016. During this period, he made 110 appearances and scored 10 goals across various non-league divisions, including the Isthmian League and Southern League.[5] In 2015, he had a brief stint at hometown club St Neots Town, where he featured in 22 matches and netted 4 goals, contributing to their efforts in the Southern League Premier Division.[5] Returning to Bury Town for the 2015–16 season, he added further experience before departing in search of new opportunities. In 2016, Hall joined Biggleswade Town, where he established himself with consistent performances in the Southern League Premier Division Central over two seasons, building his reputation as a reliable centre-back.[5] His move to Brackley Town in 2018 marked a step up to the National League North, during which he made 40 appearances and scored 3 goals in a single season, showcasing his growing physical presence at 1.93 metres tall.[5][12] This progression through semi-professional ranks highlighted his development from local youth prospect to established non-league defender, setting the stage for his transition to Harrogate Town in 2019 as professional aspirations took hold.[5]Harrogate Town
In May 2019, Harrogate Town signed Connor Hall on a free transfer from Brackley Town, where he had been a key defender in the National League North.[13] The 25-year-old centre-back joined on a two-year contract, bringing his non-league experience to bolster the club's defensive line ahead of their National League campaign.[13] During the 2019–20 season, Hall established himself as a reliable centre-back for Harrogate, making 33 appearances in the National League and contributing 3 goals.[14] His defensive contributions were pivotal in the team's run to the FA Trophy final, including a 1–0 victory over Notts County in the semi-final on 22 September 2020, where he helped secure a clean sheet.[15] Harrogate clinched the trophy with a 1–0 win against Concord Rangers in the delayed final at Wembley Stadium on 3 May 2021, with Hall featuring in the starting lineup.[16] Hall's aerial strength and positioning were highlighted as key to the side's success in the competition.[5] Hall played an instrumental role in Harrogate's promotion to the EFL, starting in both legs of the National League play-off semi-final against Boreham Wood and scoring the second goal in the 3–1 final victory over Notts County at Wembley on 2 August 2020.[17] His headed goal from a George Thomson free-kick in the 28th minute helped secure the win that marked Harrogate's entry into League Two after 106 years of existence.[18] In total for the promotion season, including play-offs, Hall made 35 appearances and scored 4 goals across National League matches.[14] Following promotion, Hall became a consistent starter in League Two, featuring in 41 league games during the 2020–21 season as Harrogate finished 17th. He signed a contract extension in January 2021, committing to the club until 2024.[19] In the 2021–22 season, he continued to anchor the defense with 24 league appearances and 2 goals before his departure, earning praise for his solidity and leadership at the back. Overall, Hall made 107 appearances and scored 7 goals during his three seasons at Harrogate.[20] In January 2022, Hall left Harrogate to join Port Vale on a permanent transfer, swapping places with Leon Legge in a deal that reflected his growing reputation in the EFL.[7]First spell at Port Vale
In January 2022, Connor Hall joined Port Vale from Harrogate Town on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee.[7][4] During his first spell at the club, spanning the 2021–22 and 2022–23 seasons, he made 44 appearances and scored 3 goals across all competitions.[21] Hall played a key role in Port Vale's 2022 League Two play-off campaign, starting both legs of the semi-finals against Swindon Town—where the aggregate score ended 3–3 before Port Vale advanced 6–5 on penalties—and the final against Mansfield Town on 28 May 2022, which Vale won 3–0 to secure promotion to League One.[22][23] His prior experience with Harrogate's promotion push helped him contribute effectively in these high-stakes matches.[24] In the 2022–23 League One season, Hall adapted to the higher division by providing defensive stability during Port Vale's ultimately successful battle against relegation, as the team finished 18th.[25] He became a regular starter and earned status as a fan favorite for his strong aerial duels.[2][26] Hall departed Port Vale on a permanent transfer to Colchester United in January 2023 for an undisclosed fee.[27][8]Colchester United
In January 2023, Connor Hall joined Colchester United on a permanent transfer from Port Vale for an undisclosed fee, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract.[8][27] During his time at the club, Hall established himself as a reliable central defender, drawing on his prior experience at Port Vale to showcase versatility in both defensive and midfield roles.[28] Hall featured prominently across the remainder of the 2022–23 League Two season and the full 2023–24 campaign, making 61 league appearances and scoring 2 goals in total.[21] Appointed club captain in July 2023, he assumed leadership responsibilities in multiple matches, guiding the backline as a senior figure amid defensive challenges.[28] His contributions included a solid defensive record for the mid-table side, which finished 22nd in League Two with 45 points, highlighted by key blocks and interceptions that helped stabilize the team's rearguard.[29] Despite the team's failure to achieve promotion, Hall's consistent performances throughout the season attracted interest from former clubs, culminating in his departure from Colchester in summer 2024.[28] He transferred back to Port Vale for an undisclosed fee, signing a two-year contract until summer 2026.Second spell at Port Vale
Hall rejoined Port Vale on 1 July 2024, signing a two-year contract after transferring from Colchester United for an undisclosed fee.[28][30] On 8 August 2024, ahead of the 2024–25 season, Hall was appointed as one of the club's vice-captains alongside new signing Kian Breckin, supporting captain Ben Garrity in providing leadership.[30] His experience as Colchester's captain during the previous two years further bolstered his influence upon returning to Vale Park.[28] Hall quickly re-established himself as a key defender in League Two, making 44 appearances and scoring 1 goal across all competitions in the 2024–25 campaign, during which he logged a team-high 4,075 minutes. He was central to Port Vale's promotion push, recording standout defensive contributions including 371 clearances, 29 blocks, and 59 interceptions—the highest totals in the league for each category.[10] These efforts helped secure automatic promotion to League One on 26 April 2025, finishing second behind champions Doncaster Rovers.[31] In the ongoing 2025–26 League One season, Hall has continued as a regular starter, with 14 appearances as of 13 November 2025, maintaining his role in the backline and leadership group.[32]Professional profile
Playing style
Connor Hall primarily operates as a centre-back, utilising his 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) frame to dominate aerial duels and provide a commanding physical presence in defence.[26] His strengths in this area include strong aerial ability, where he consistently wins duels, alongside excellent concentration and ball interception skills that enable effective positioning and tackling.[26] Known for a no-nonsense defending approach, Hall frequently clears the ball from defence and plays it off the ground rather than opting for risky short passes under pressure, reflecting a traditional English centre-back style focused on solidity.[26][33] Hall demonstrates comfort on the ball, with a solid passing range that allows him to contribute to build-up play from the back, as evidenced by his 75% pass success rate in League One matches.[26] Port Vale manager Darren Moore has praised this attribute, noting that Hall is "comfortable with the ball at his feet" and brings "great balance to the back line," highlighting his evolution in distribution from earlier non-league days to a more composed professional level.[2] While primarily a centre-back, Hall's leadership qualities extend to commanding the backline, where he serves as vice-captain and acts as a vocal organiser, often providing guidance to younger defenders.[2][34] Coaches have commended Hall's reliability in high-pressure situations, such as play-off campaigns, where his defensive interventions proved crucial—exemplified by a vital goal-line clearance in the 2022 League Two play-off final.[35] Former Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver described him as an "imposing left-footed centre-half" and a "great servant," underscoring his consistent performances across 110 appearances for the club.[36] Moore further emphasised Hall's leadership, calling him a "proven leader on the pitch" who thrives as a "real threat in both boxes," particularly in intense games.[2]Career statistics
The following is a breakdown of his career statistics by club and competition, compiled from official records and statistical databases. Note that early non-league statistics prior to 2019 are limited in public databases and covered in the early career section, but from the National League onwards, league totals stand at 257 appearances and 10 goals as of November 15, 2025. Defensive metrics from the 2024–25 season with Port Vale include 371 clearances and 59 interceptions in League Two.[10][32]Club and Competition Breakdown
| Club | Season | Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate Town | 2019–20 | National League | 33 | 3 | 0 |
| Harrogate Town | 2020–21 | League Two | 41 | 1 | 1 |
| Harrogate Town | 2021–22 | League Two | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Port Vale | 2021–22 | League Two | 24 | 2 | 2 |
| Port Vale | 2022–23 | League One | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| Colchester United | 2022–23 | League Two | 21 | 2 | 0 |
| Colchester United | 2023–24 | League Two | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| Port Vale | 2024–25 | League Two | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| Port Vale | 2025–26 | League One | 14 | 1 | 0 |
