Conor Michael John Lawless (born 16 May 2001) is an English professional footballer who last played as a midfielder for English side Dagenham & Redbridge.

Conor Lawless
Personal information
Full name Conor Michael John Lawless[1]
Date of birth (2001-09-13) 13 September 2001 (age 22)
Place of birth Slough, England
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Dagenham & Redbridge
Number 23
Youth career
0000–2020 Reading
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2021 Reading 0 (0)
2021–2023 Luton Town 0 (0)
2023Farnborough (loan) 5 (0)
2023Dulwich Hamlet (loan) 7 (0)
2023– Dagenham & Redbridge 14 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:57, 2 January 2024 (UTC)

Career edit

Having come through Reading's academy, Lawless signed his first professional contract with the club in September 2018,[3] and signed a contract extension in January 2020.[4] He made his senior debut as a substitute in a 1–0 FA Cup defeat away to Luton Town on 9 January 2021.[5] Lawless was released by the club in summer 2021 following the expiry of his contract.[6]

On 21 September 2021, Luton Town announced the signing of Lawless.[7]

On 17 February 2023, Lawless signed for National League South club Farnborough on a one-month loan deal.[8] At the end of this spell, he joined Dulwich Hamlet until the end of the season.[9]

On 31 July 2023, he signed for National League side Dagenham & Redbridge on a one-year deal after impressing during pre-season as a trialist.[10]

Career statistics edit

As of match played 1 January 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Reading 2020–21[11] Championship 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
Luton Town 2022–23[11] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Farnborough (loan) 2022–23[11] National League South 5 0 5 0
Dulwich Hamlet (loan) 2022–23[11] National League South 7 0 7 0
Dagenham & Redbridge 2023–24[11] National League 14 0 1 0 1[a] 0 16 0
Career total 26 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 29 0
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy

References edit

  1. ^ "Club list of registered players: As at 18th May 2019: Reading" (PDF). English Football League. p. 30. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  2. ^ Conor Lawless at WorldFootball.net  
  3. ^ "Reading FC round-up: Teenager Conor Lawless signs pro deal plus the latest U23s and U16s news". Reading Chronicle. 27 September 2018. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  4. ^ Joy, Matt (28 January 2020). "New deal for young Royals starlet Conor Lawless". Reading Chronicle. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  5. ^ "Valiant display ends in cup exit for young Royals". readingfc.co.uk. Reading F.C. 9 January 2021. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  6. ^ Joy, Matt (11 May 2021). "Reading FC release contracts update including Morrison extension". Reading Chronicle. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  7. ^ "Conor Lawless and Josh Williams join the Hatters!". lutontown.co.uk/. Luton Town F.C. 21 September 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  8. ^ "Conor Lawless joins Farnborough". www.lutontown.co.uk. 17 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  9. ^ "Lawless Latest Loan From Luton". Dulwich Hamlet F.C. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  10. ^ "Daggers Sign Conor Lawless". Dagenham & Redbridge FC. 31 July 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  11. ^ a b c d e Conor Lawless at Soccerway. Retrieved 9 January 2021.