Jay Benn
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Jay Lewis Benn (born 22 August 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays for Hartlepool United, as a right back.
Career
Born in Bradford, and growing up in Low Moor, Benn began his career with FC Halifax Town, before signing for Lincoln City in July 2022. He made his debut for the club on 30 August 2022, in the EFL Trophy. On 10 February 2023 he joined League of Ireland Premier Division club Bohemians on loan.
On 11 August 2023, Benn joined Solihull Moors on a season-long loan, appearing in the 2024 FA Trophy final for them.
On 30 August 2024, Benn joined Bradford City on a season-long loan, becoming the club's final signing of transfer deadline day. He made his debut in the EFL Trophy on 3 September 2024. He competed for a first-team place with fellow right back Brad Halliday, before making two assists in a 3–1 home game against Newport County, being Bradford's first league win in 5 games. In December 2024 he suffered an injury in a match against Swindon Town and was substituted at half time, but returned to training in the week. Following the end of the 2024–25 season Benn was released by Lincoln City.
On 30 June 2025, Benn signed for Hartlepool United. He made his debut against Yeovil Town on the opening day of the season.
Career statistics
As of 28 August 2026
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| FC Halifax Town | 2020–21 | National League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2021–22 | National League | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Total | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | |||
| Lincoln City | 2022–23 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023–24 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2024–25 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Bohemians (loan) | 2023 | LOI Premier Division | 8 | 0 | – | – | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Solihull Moors (loan) | 2023–24 | National League | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | 7 | 0 | 34 | 1 | |
| Bradford City (loan) | 2024–25 | League Two | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | |
| Hartlepool United | 2025–26 | National League | 41 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | 44 | 0 | |
| 2026–27 | National League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Total | 44 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 47 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 103 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 123 | 1 |
Honours
Solihull Moors