Adam Lovatt (born 11 May 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Folkestone Invicta.
Career Early career Lovatt began his career with Eastbourne Town before eventually switching to Eastbourne Borough in 2016. Prior to signing first-team terms in May 2017, Lovatt spent time out on loan at the local side, Hailsham Town in the campaign prior. His spell at Eastbourne Borough was short-lived however, joining Isthmian League side, Hastings United a few months into the 2017–18 campaign.
Sutton United Over a three-year stint, Lovatt went onto feature in over 100 games for the Sussex-based side, before earning a move to National League (at the time), Sutton United in November 2020. Prior to making his debut for Sutton in May 2021 in a 2–0 away defeat to Barnet, the midfielder enjoyed a brief loan spell with Tonbridge Angels in January, featuring twice in a disrupted campaign due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Following Sutton's promotion to League Two, Lovatt signed a new one-year deal and was subsequently sent back to Tonbridge Angels on loan, featuring over 20 times for the National League South side over two spells before returning to his parent club in March 2022. That month, he made his EFL debut during a 2–1 away defeat to Swindon Town, featuring for the full 90 minutes.
On 26 August 2022, Lovatt joined Dartford on an initial three-month loan. However, on 23 September 2022, it was confirmed that Lovatt had been recalled by Sutton United after just a month.
In March 2023, Lovatt joined Farnborough until the end of the season. He was released by Sutton at the end of the 2022–23 season.
Return to non-league On 5 August 2023, Lovatt signed for Isthmian League Premier Division club Hastings United.
On 30 July 2025, Lovatt returned to the Isthmian League Premier Division following Hastings' relegation, joining Wingate & Finchley.
In September 2025, Lovatt returned to Isthmian League Premier Division club Hashtag United having previously represented the club's academy. In October 2025, he joined Folkestone Invicta.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsEastbourne Borough2016–17National League South0000—0000Hailsham Town (loan)2016–17Southern Combination LeaguePremier DivisionNo data currently availableHastings United2017–18Isthmian LeagueSouth Division28000—203002018–19Isthmian LeagueSouth East Division32040—404002019–20Isthmian LeagueSouth East Division20030—80310Total80070001401010Sutton United2020–21National League1000—00102021–22League Two30—0000302022–23League Two90—0020110Total130000020150Tonbridge Angels (loan)2020–21National League South20———202021–22For FA Cup Second Qualifying Round: National League South21010—30250Total230100030270Dartford (loan)2022–23National League South4010—0050Farnborough (loan)2022–23National League South13000—00130Hastings United2023–24 Isthmian LeaguePremier Division38120—704712024–25 Isthmian LeaguePremier Division36030—41431Total7415000111902Wingate & Finchley2025–26 Isthmian LeaguePremier Division4000—0040Hashtag United2025–26 Isthmian LeaguePremier Division7100—0071Career total2182140003012623
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