Will Hatfield


William Henry Hatfield is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Darlington. He began his career with Leeds United, but never made an appearance for their first team. He went on to play in the Football League for Accrington Stanley as well as in non-league football for York City, F.C. Halifax Town and Guiseley.

Early life

Hatfield was born in Liversedge, West Yorkshire and attended Woodhouse Grove School in Apperley Bridge.

Career

Hatfield came through the Leeds United youth system, having joined the club as an eight-year-old. His first involvement in the first team came on 3 February 2010 as an unused substitute in a 3–1 home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in an FA Cup fourth-round replay. Hatfield joined Conference Premier club York City on 28 January 2011 on a one-month loan, playing four matches.
He joined League Two club Accrington Stanley on 14 October 2011 on a one-month loan. He made his debut the following day as a half-time substitute in a 2–0 home defeat to Swindon Town in League Two. Having made four appearances, his loan was extended until the end of December 2011. After his loan spell at Accrington ended, Hatfield and his Leeds teammate Sanchez Payne joined Conference Premier club Lincoln City on trial.
Hatfield left Leeds on 12 January 2012 after agreeing to mutually terminate his contract. He signed for Conference North club F.C. Halifax Town later that month, making his debut on 24 January 2012 as a 66th-minute substitute in a 2–2 home draw with Gainsborough Trinity in the Conference North.
On 10 February 2012, Hatfield re-signed for League Two club Accrington Stanley on a contract until the end of 2011–12 season. He signed a new one-year contract with the club in June 2012. He scored four goals in an FA Cup tie against A.F.C. Fylde on 3 November 2012.
Hatfield re-joined Conference Premier club F.C. Halifax Town on 27 November 2014 on a 28-day loan. He signed for the club permanently on 15 January 2015 after leaving Accrington by mutual consent. Hatfield signed for newly promoted National League club Guiseley on 19 June 2015, and went on to spend four seasons with the club. He left Guiseley in July 2019 and signed for fellow National League North Club Darlington.

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