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Haydon Cameron Roberts (born 10 May 2002)[3] is an English professional footballer who plays as a left back and centre back for EFL League One side Reading.
Key Information
Club career
[edit]Brighton & Hove Albion
[edit]Roberts made his professional and first team debut for Brighton & Hove Albion, whose academy he had progressed from, on 25 September 2019 in the EFL Cup at home against Aston Villa where he scored Brighton's only goal in a 3–1 defeat.[4]
His next appearance came almost a year later, on 17 September 2020. This appearance again came in the EFL Cup, this time coming on as a substitute in the 4–0 home victory over Portsmouth.[5]
Rochdale (loan)
[edit]Roberts signed a season long loan deal with League One side Rochdale on 16 October 2020.[6] He made his debut four days later in which was also his professional league debut, playing the full match and helping keep a clean sheet in the 1–0 away win over Burton Albion.[7] Roberts made 25 appearances in the league and in all competitions as Rochdale finished in 21st place so were relegated from the third tier.[8]
Return to the Albion
[edit]He made his first appearance in the 2021–22 season on 24 August, in the EFL Cup second round fixture away at Cardiff City where he helped keep a clean sheet in the 2–0 victory.[9] He featured in a Premier League matchday squad for the first time on 11 September, remaining as an unused substitute in the 1–0 away win over Brentford.[10]
Derby (loan)
[edit]On 9 July 2022, Roberts joined EFL League One club Derby County on loan for the 2022–23 season.[11] He scored his first goal for Derby and first ever in a league game on 12 November, heading home from a Conor Hourihane corner in the 3–1 away win over MK Dons.[12] For reward for scoring the goal, Roberts bizarrely received a mug from head coach Paul Warne.[13] Under Warne, Roberts played in central defence for Derby and stated Roberts was "his kind of player" and hinted interest at wanting Roberts to stay at Pride Park beyond his loan spell.[14] Roberts scored two goals in 44 appearances as Derby fell short of the League One play-offs.
Bristol City
[edit]On 14 June 2023, it was announced that Roberts had signed a three-year deal with Championship side Bristol City, officially joining on 1 July 2023.[15] He made his debut on 9 August in the EFL Cup second round fixture against League One outfit Oxford United at Ashton Gate. Roberts started the match and set up Harry Cornick's opening goal and went on to assist Jason Knight's second goal of the evening in the 5–1 victory.[16] Three days later, he made his Championship debut, coming on as a 76th-minute substitute away at Millwall as Bristol City went on to score a 90+4th minute winner with a Matty James strike to score the only goal of the game.[17]
Reading
[edit]On 21 January 2026, EFL League One club Reading announced the signing of Roberts from Bristol City on a contract until 30 June 2028 for an undisclosed fee.[18] On 24 January, Roberts scored a debut goal in a 2-2 draw at home to Barnsley. [19]
International career
[edit]Roberts was included in the England squad for the 2019 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[20]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 17 February 2026[21]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Brighton & Hove Albion U21 | 2019–20[22] | — | — | — | 3[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||
| 2020–21[23] | — | — | — | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||
| 2021–22[24] | — | — | — | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||
| Total | — | — | — | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |||||
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 2019–20[22] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | |
| 2020–21[23] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2021–22[24] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23[25] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | ||
| Rochdale (loan) | 2020–21[23] | League One | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | |
| Derby County (loan) | 2022–23[25] | League One | 37 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 44 | 2 |
| Bristol City | 2023–24[26] | Championship | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 26 | 1 | |
| 2024–25[27] | Championship | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 33 | 1 | |
| 2025–26[28] | Championship | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 13 | 0 | ||
| Total | 65 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 62 | 2 | ||
| Reading | 2025–26[28] | League One | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 135 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 160 | 6 | ||
- ^ a b c d Appearances in EFL Trophy
- ^ Appearances in EFL Championship play-offs
References
[edit]- ^ Haydon Roberts at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- ^ "Haydon Roberts". Derby County F.C. Archived from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
- ^ "Haydon Roberts". Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
- ^ "Brighton 1–3 Aston Villa". BBC Sport. 25 September 2019. Retrieved 30 September 2019.
- ^ "Brighton fringe players impress in win – BBC Sport". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ "Haydon Roberts Joins Dale On Loan From Brighton & Hove Albion". Rochdale AFC. 19 October 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ^ "Burton Albion 0–1 Rochdale – BBC Sport". BBC Sport. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ "Rochdale 1–2 Doncaster Rovers – BBC Sport". BBC Sport. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ^ "Cardiff City 0–2 Brighton & Hove Albion: Seagulls into Carabao Cup third round – BBC Sport". BBC Sport. 24 August 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
- ^ "Brentford 0–1 Brighton: Leandro Trossard scores last-minute winner for Seagulls – BBC Sport". BBC Sport. 11 September 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
- ^ "Haydon Roberts heads to Derby County on loan". Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. 9 July 2022. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
- ^ "Milton Keynes Dons 1–3 Derby County – BBC Sport". BBC Sport. 12 November 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ^ "Roberts' bizarre reward for first Derby goal". Brighton & Hove Albion. 15 November 2022. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ^ "Paul Warne responds to Derby County transfer question on 'excellent' Brighton player". Derbyshire Live. 11 April 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
- ^ "Roberts joins City – Bristol City FC". 14 June 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Bristol City vs Oxford United – Bristol City". 9 August 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Millwall 0–1 Bristol City: Matty James snatches dramatic winner for Robins". 12 August 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Haydon Roberts Signs For Reading". readingfc.co.uk. Reading F.C. 21 January 2026. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ "Reading 2-2 Barnsley: Jack Marriott earns Royals point". www.bbc.co.uk/sport. BBC Sport. 24 January 2026. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ "Three Lions Call-ups For Albion Pair". Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. 2 May 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
- ^ Haydon Roberts at Soccerway
- ^ a b "Games played by Haydon Roberts in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Haydon Roberts in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Games played by Haydon Roberts in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Games played by Haydon Roberts in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ "Games played by Haydon Roberts in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ "Games played by Haydon Roberts in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Games played by Haydon Roberts in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
Haydon Roberts
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Club career
Brighton & Hove Albion
Haydon Roberts joined the Brighton & Hove Albion academy at the age of 12 after playing for local youth side West Hove Dynamos.[7] He progressed through the club's youth ranks, impressing with his ball-playing ability as a left-sided centre-back, and signed his first professional contract—a two-year deal—in the summer of 2019 at age 17.[7] Roberts featured regularly for the under-23s, including scoring on his debut for that side in a 5-0 win over Manchester City in August 2018.[8] Roberts made his first-team debut for Brighton on 25 September 2019, coming on as a substitute in the EFL Cup third-round match against Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium.[9] He scored Brighton's only goal with a header in a 1-3 defeat, marking a memorable senior bow at age 17.[9] Over the following seasons, he made five more appearances for the first team, all in the EFL Cup, including starts against Preston North End in September 2020 and Swansea City in August 2021.[10] Despite being named on the Premier League bench 14 times during the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons, he did not feature in league matches for the senior squad.[11] In October 2020, amid interest from clubs like Leeds United, Roberts signed a new three-year contract extension with Brighton until June 2023.[12] To gain senior experience, he was loaned to EFL clubs Rochdale and Derby County in subsequent seasons, while remaining part of Brighton's development pathway.[10] Upon the expiry of his contract, Roberts departed Brighton on a free transfer to Championship side Bristol City in July 2023, signing a three-year deal until June 2026.[10]Rochdale (loan)
On 16 October 2020, Haydon Roberts joined League One club Rochdale on a season-long loan from Brighton & Hove Albion, with the agreement finalized minutes before the transfer deadline.[13][6] The 18-year-old defender, an England youth international who had made three senior appearances for Brighton in the Carabao Cup—including scoring on his debut against Aston Villa—arrived to bolster Rochdale's backline amid their struggles in the third tier.[13] Roberts, who had also featured for Brighton's under-23s and academy sides, signed a new contract extension with his parent club until 2023 prior to the move, reflecting his promising status within the Seagulls' setup.[13][6] Roberts quickly integrated into the Rochdale squad, making 25 appearances across all competitions during the 2020–21 season and establishing himself as a regular at left-back.[14] He contributed defensively in a team that faced intense pressure, finishing 21st in League One and suffering relegation to League Two at the season's end.[14] Although he did not record any goals or assists, Roberts adapted to the physicality of senior professional football, facing robust opponents and learning to handle high-stakes matches in a relegation battle.[15] Reflecting on the loan after returning to Brighton in summer 2021, Roberts described the experience as transformative, despite the challenges and eventual demotion.[14] He credited the spell with enhancing his defending techniques, on-pitch communication, and leadership qualities, gained from interacting with more experienced teammates who had over a decade of professional play.[14] Roberts noted becoming physically stronger and quicker, better equipped to stand his ground against imposing forwards, which marked a key step in his maturation as a player ready for higher levels.[14]Derby County (loan)
On 9 July 2022, Haydon Roberts joined EFL League One club Derby County on a season-long loan from Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion.[16] The 20-year-old left-footed defender, capable of playing as a left-back or centre-back, linked up with Derby's head coach Paul Warne, a former Brighton defender, to bolster the Rams' backline following their relegation to the third tier.[17] Roberts expressed excitement about the move, citing Warne's reputation and Derby's ambitious plans as key factors in his decision.[2] Roberts quickly integrated into the first team, making his debut in a 1-1 draw against Oxford United on 30 July 2022.[11] He featured regularly as a versatile option in defense, often deployed at left-back but also covering central roles during injuries to other players. Over the 2022–23 League One season, Roberts made 37 appearances, starting 28 matches and accumulating 2,523 minutes on the pitch, while contributing 2 goals and 1 assist.[18] Including cup competitions, he totaled 46 appearances and 2 goals, helping Derby to a seventh-place finish, narrowly missing out on the playoffs after a defeat to Sheffield Wednesday on the final day.[19] Key highlights included Roberts' first goal for Derby, scored in a 3-1 away victory over MK Dons on 12 November 2022; the 20th-minute strike from the edge of the box marked his maiden league goal and opened the scoring in a match that propelled Derby up the table.[20] His second goal came on 4 March 2023, a powerful long-range effort in a 2-0 home win against Shrewsbury Town, which was later voted Derby's Goal of the Month for March. Roberts described the Pride Park strike as a "special" moment, reflecting his growing confidence in the side.[21] Throughout the loan, Roberts adapted well to the physical demands of League One, earning praise from Warne for his composure on the ball and defensive solidity, which contributed to Derby conceding just 50 goals in the league—the fourth-best record in the division.[20] He received three yellow cards but avoided serious injuries, maintaining consistent availability. Upon the loan's conclusion in June 2023, Roberts returned to Brighton, having gained valuable senior experience in a promotion-chasing environment.[18]Bristol City
Roberts signed for Bristol City on a free transfer from Brighton & Hove Albion on 1 July 2023, agreeing to a three-year contract until June 2026.[22][10] The 21-year-old left-sided defender joined as the club's third summer signing, bringing experience from prior loans at Rochdale and Derby County.[10] In his debut season (2023/24), Roberts quickly established himself in the Championship squad, making 23 league appearances and scoring once.[23] His first goal for the club came in a 1-1 draw against Norwich City on 20 April 2024, equalizing in the second half.[24] Overall, he featured in 29 total matches across all competitions, contributing to Bristol City's mid-table finish. Roberts became a more regular starter in the 2024/25 Championship campaign, logging 30 league appearances with 1,630 minutes played and netting his second goal for the club.[25] That strike was a dramatic 96th-minute winner in a 2-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion on 8 April 2025, propelling Bristol City to fifth in the table at the time.[26] He totaled 35 appearances that season, adding 1 assist in league play. Entering the final year of his contract in 2025/26, Roberts has seen limited action, with 6 Championship substitute appearances (227 minutes) and 1 EFL Cup outing as of November 2025.[15] In July 2025, League One side Stockport County expressed interest in the defender amid his contract situation.[27] Reports in August 2025 suggested Roberts had requested a transfer to secure regular first-team football elsewhere.[28] Across his time at Ashton Gate, Roberts has made 67 appearances in all competitions, scoring 2 goals and providing 3 assists, primarily operating as a left-back with versatility at centre-back.[19]International career
Under-16 career
Roberts earned two caps for the England under-16 team in 2018. He made his debut on 29 March in a 2–0 friendly victory over Cameroon under-17s, playing 80 minutes, and followed up with another 80-minute appearance in a 1–0 win against France under-16s on 2 April.[4]Under-17 career
Roberts earned his first call-up to the England under-17 team in September 2018, making his debut at the age of 16 in a 6-0 friendly victory over Norway under-16s, where he played 62 minutes as a left-back. Over the course of his under-17 international career, spanning from September 2018 to December 2020, he accumulated 14 caps without scoring any goals, maintaining an unbeaten record in 13 of those matches.[11] In May 2019, Roberts was named in the squad for the UEFA European Under-17 Championship finals in the Republic of Ireland, selected as one of the centre-backs alongside Taylor Harwood-Bellis and others. England were drawn in Group B with the Netherlands, Sweden, and Portugal. He featured in all three group stage fixtures: starting in the 5-2 defeat to the Netherlands, which marked his only loss at this level; appearing against Sweden in the 3-1 win; and playing the full 90 minutes in the 2-1 victory over Portugal. Despite the two wins, England's goal difference from the opening loss saw them eliminated at the group stage, finishing second behind the Netherlands.Under-18 career
Roberts earned his first call-up to the England under-18 squad in August 2019, as part of head coach Ian Foster's inaugural selection for a four-nation tournament against Australia, Brazil, and South Korea.[29] He remained an unused substitute during England's 3–2 victory over Australia on 6 September 2019 at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, where Alex Mighten scored a hat-trick. Roberts started at left-back in the subsequent 1–1 draw against Brazil on 8 September 2019 at Hednesford Town, contributing to a solid defensive display that saw England equalize late through Yunus Musah. He retained his starting place two days later against South Korea at Alfreton Town, where England secured a 2–0 win with goals from Noni Madueke and Joe Gelhardt; Roberts received a yellow card in the 16th minute during a competitive match.[30][31][32] In October 2019, Roberts featured in three friendlies on a European road trip designed to prepare for UEFA European Under-19 qualification. He came off the bench in the 78th minute for Matt Bondswell during a 5–2 win over Poland U19s on 11 October in Opole, helping maintain defensive stability as England scored three second-half goals. Starting again against Slovakia U19s on 14 October in Senec, Roberts played the full 90 minutes in a 1–0 victory, with Sam Greenwood's goal securing the points in a physical encounter. He completed his under-18 international career by starting centrally in the final match, a 3–2 triumph over Austria on 16 October in Leobersdorf, where England came from behind with goals from Gelhardt, Mighten, and Musah. Across his five caps, all in friendlies during 2019, Roberts did not score but established himself as a reliable defender in Foster's emerging squad.[33][34][35]Under-19 career
Roberts received his first call-up to the England under-19 squad in October 2020 for a double-header of friendlies against Scotland at St. George's Park. He went on to earn six caps at this level without scoring any goals.[36][1]Career statistics
Club statistics
Haydon Roberts' club statistics highlight his development as a versatile defender, with a focus on appearances in English football's lower tiers and Championship. He made his professional debut for Brighton & Hove Albion in the EFL Cup during the 2019–20 season, scoring in his sole outing for the club.[18] Loans to Rochdale and Derby County in League One provided consistent playing time, where he contributed defensively while adding a few goals from set pieces.[18] Since transferring permanently to Bristol City in July 2023, Roberts has become a key squad member, accumulating over 60 appearances in the Championship and domestic cups, with modest but growing offensive contributions including assists from crosses and free kicks.[18] As of November 14, 2025, in the ongoing 2025–26 season, he has featured in seven matches for Bristol City without scoring.[18] The following table summarizes his senior club appearances, goals, and assists by season and competition (league figures include starts and substitutes; cup totals encompass EFL Cup and FA Cup where applicable).[18]| Season | Club | League (Apps/Goals/Assists) | Cups (Apps/Goals/Assists) | Total (Apps/Goals/Assists) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | Brighton & Hove Albion | — (0/0/0) | EFL Cup (1/1/0) | 1/1/0 |
| 2020–21 | Rochdale (loan) | League One (26/0/0) | — (0/0/0) | 26/0/0 |
| 2021–22 | Brighton & Hove Albion | — (0/0/0) | EFL Cup (3/0/0) | 3/0/0 |
| 2022–23 | Derby County (loan) | League One (37/2/1) | Domestic Cups (6/0/0) | 43/2/1 |
| 2023–24 | Bristol City | Championship (23/1/0) | Domestic Cups (3/0/2) | 26/1/2 |
| 2024–25 | Bristol City | Championship (30/1/1) | Domestic Cups (2/0/0) | 32/1/1 |
| 2025–26* | Bristol City | Championship (6/0/0) | EFL Cup (1/0/0) | 7/0/0 |