Connor Scott Stanley (born 30 December 2001) is an English footballer who plays as a winger for club Worcester City.
Career Manchester United Stanley joined the Manchester United academy in August 2018 from Birmingham City. In February 2020 he was included in United's Europa League squad.
On 2 April 2021, Stanley signed on loan with USL Championship side Atlanta United 2, who play in the second-tier of the US soccer pyramid. He made his professional debut on 16 May 2021, starting for Atlanta against OKC Energy. His loan expired and was not renewed by Atlanta following their 2021 season.
Bolton Wanderers On 17 June 2022, it was announced Stanley would join Bolton Wanderers once his Manchester United contract expired and would join Bolton's B team. On 18 October 2022, Stanley joined Northern Premier League Premier Division club Bamber Bridge on a one-month loan deal. He scored in his first two appearances, a 1–0 win against Hyde UnitedFootball Web Pages: "Northern Premier League - Premier Division – Bamber Bridge 1 - 0 Hyde United" and a 2–1 win against Gainsborough Trinity.Football Web Pages: "Northern Premier League - Premier Division – Gainsborough Trinity 1 - 2 Bamber Bridge" After the completion of his loan, he went out on loan again — this time to United of Manchester for a month. He played three times.Football Webpages: "FC United of Manchester – Appearances – Connor Stanley". On 4 February 2023, he re-joined Bamber Bridge on another one month's loan.Connor Stanley has re-joined Northern Premier League side @BamberBridgeFC on a month's loan. On 25 May 2023, he was announced as one of five B Team releases.
Hereford On 31 July 2023, Stanley signed for National League North club Hereford on a short-term deal, after a successful trial period in which he featured in a number of the club's pre-season friendlies. He made his debut on the left wing in the opening league fixture of the season. He scored his first goal for the club in their first home fixture of the season, the only goal in a 1–0 win. He left the club at the end of his short term contract in December 2023.
Stourbridge On 22 December 2023, Southern League Premier Division club Stourbridge announced the signing of Stanley.
Banbury United In November 2024, Stanley joined Banbury United.
Kettering Town On 20 June 2025, Stanley joined Southern League Premier Division Central side Kettering Town.
Worcester City On 5 December 2025, Stanley moved to Kettering's league rivals Worcester City.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsManchester United2020–21Premier League00000050502021–22Premier League0000000000Total0000005050Atlanta United 2 (loan)2021USL Championship271——00271Bolton Wanderers2022–23League One00 0 0000 0 00Bamber Bridge (loan)2022–23NPL Premier Division52 0 0— 0 0 52FC United of Manchester (loan)2022–23NPL Premier Division3000—0030Bamber Bridge (loan)2022–23NPL Premier Division14100—00141 Hereford2023–24FA Cup second qualifying round v Anstey Nomads (H), 16 September 2023: FA Cup third qualifying round v Cambridge City (H), 30 September 2023: National League North11140—10161Stourbridge2023–24SL Premier Division Central70 ——— 70Alvechurch2024–25SL Premier Division Central3000—0030Banbury United2024–25SL Premier Division Central26400—00264Kettering Town2025–26SL Premier Division Central17020—30220Worcester City2025–26SL Premier Division Central0000—0000Career total11396000901289
References
External links Profile at the Stourbridge F.C. website