Adam Randell
English footballer (born 2000)
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Adam Fletcher Randell (born 1 October 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL Championship side Bristol City.
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Randell in the Argyle away strip in the 19/20 pre-season at Truro | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Adam Fletcher Randell[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 1 October 2000[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Plymouth, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.74 m)[3] | ||
| Position | Midfielder[2] | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bristol City | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2018 | Plymouth Argyle | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2025 | Plymouth Argyle | 145 | (8) |
| 2020–2021 | → Torquay United (loan) | 42 | (2) |
| 2025– | Bristol City | 29 | (2) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15:41, 25 January 2026 (UTC) | |||
Career
Randell signed his first professional contract on 1 November 2018 after progressing through the Plymouth Argyle Academy. He is known for his set-piece ability
Randell made his professional debut on 13 November 2018 in an EFL Trophy match between Argyle and EFL League Two side Newport County, where he started in midfield. Newport won the game 2–0.[4]
In the first friendly of the 2019–20 season, Randell was given the captain's armband by manager Ryan Lowe.[5] With his performance in pre-season Randell was a regular on the bench in the 19/20 season and was the first back up for the defensive midfield position. Also being able to be deployed as a box to box.
Randell joined Torquay United in October 2020 and made his debut as an 80th-minute substitute against Stockport on 3 October in the National League at Plainmoor. He also appeared in the FA Trophy and FA Cup for Torquay. Randell has spent most of his playing time in his main role as a defensive midfielder however, he has been used as a right back as cover for injuries when needed showing his versatility on the field.
Randell won Torquay United's Young Player of the Season award for the 2020–21 season.[6]
Due to Randell's impressive performances on loan at Torquay, Lowe and Plymouth Argyle offered Randell a new contract keeping him at Home Park until the end of the 2021–22 season.[7]
Randell made his first league start for Plymouth Argyle on 30 October 2021 in a 2–1 win against Ipswch Town.[8]
Randell won EFL League One with his boyhood club in 2022–23 playing 33 times. Scoring 4 goals, with the most important of them on the final day at Vale Park. He was also a vital part in helping the Greens avoid relegation from the EFL Championship in 2023–24 playing 45 times. He was latterly Vice Captain at Plymouth Argyle.
On 8 March 2025, Randell was handed a three match ban due to misconduct towards a match official at their match against Cardiff City.[9]
Bristol City
On 1 July 2025, Randell joined Bristol City on a four year deal, for an undisclosed fee.[10][11] On 9 August, he made his debut for the club in a 4–1 win against Sheffield United in the league.[12] On 29 December, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 defeat to Millwall.[13]
Career statistics
- As of match played 24 January 2026
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Plymouth Argyle | 2018–19[14] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019–20[15] | League Two | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2020–21[16] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2021–22[17] | League One | 24 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 31 | 1 | |
| 2022–23[18] | League One | 33 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5[a] | 0 | 40 | 4 | |
| 2023–24[19] | Championship | 45 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 49 | 4 | ||
| 2024–25[20] | Championship | 39 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 43 | 1 | ||
| Total | 145 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 173 | 10 | ||
| Torquay United (loan) | 2020–21[21] | National League | 42 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 4[b] | 1 | 48 | 3 | |
| Bristol City | 2025–26[22] | Championship | 29 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 32 | 2 | |
| Career total | 216 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 253 | 15 | ||
- Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
Honours
Plymouth Argyle
- EFL League One: 2022–23[23]
- EFL Trophy: 2022–23 runner-up[24]