Oliver James Bainbridge (born 13 June 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Boreham Wood.
Career Sunderland A product of the Sunderland AFC academy, he signed a two-year professional contract with the club in 2023, with the option of an extra year. He played for the Sunderland U21 team during the 2023-24 season, and featured 20 times in the Premier League 2, scoring one and assisting two.
In August 2024, he joined Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock on a season-long loan. He made his league debut for Kilmarnock against Celtic on 4 August 2024. He made his European debut against Tromsø IL on 15 August 2024 in the UEFA Conference League.
In September 2025, he joined National League North club South Shields on a loan deal until 4 January 2026. Bainbridge was in the 2025–26 National League North team of the season.
He departed Sunderland upon the expiry of his contract at the end of the 2025–26 season.
Boreham Wood On 1 July 2026, Bainbridge joined National League club Boreham Wood.
Style of play A full-back, he is considered able to operate on either flank to play at left-back or as a right-back.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSunderland2024–25Championship00000000002025–26Premier League000000—00Total0000000000Kilmarnock (loan)2024–25Scottish Premiership60—101080South Shields (loan)2025–26National League North35540—20415Career total415401030495
Honours Individual National League North Team of the Season: 2025–26
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