Harrison Ashby
Scottish footballer
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Harrison Charlie Ashby (born 14 November 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Bradford City, on loan from Premier League club Newcastle United. Born in England, he is a youth international for Scotland.
 Ashby warming up for West Ham United in 2021 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Harrison Charles Ashby[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 14 November 2001[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Milton Keynes, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.79 m)[2] | ||
| Position | Right back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Bradford City (on loan from Newcastle United) | ||
| Number | 33 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Chelsea | |||
| 2010–2020 | West Ham United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2023 | West Ham United | 1 | (0) |
| 2023– | Newcastle United | 0 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | → Swansea City (loan) | 13 | (1) |
| 2024–2025 | → Queens Park Rangers (loan) | 29 | (0) |
| 2026– | → Bradford City (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2018 | Scotland U17[3] | 1 | (0) |
| 2019 | Scotland U19[4] | 5 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Scotland U21[5] | 3 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17 January 2026 (UTC) | |||
Club career
West Ham United
Prior to signing for West Ham United at the age of nine, Ashby was on the books at Chelsea.[6] Ashby signed his first professional contract with West Ham in the summer of 2020.[7]
He made his debut on 15 September 2020, replacing Ben Johnson in the 84th minute of the EFL Cup second round fixture versus Charlton Athletic, a match won 3–0 by the Premier League side.[8] On 15 December 2021, Ashby made his Premier League debut as a substitute for Pablo Fornals in a 0–2 away defeat to Arsenal.[9]
Newcastle United
On 31 January 2023, Ashby signed for Newcastle United for an undisclosed fee.[10] The deal was later reported to be worth up to £3 million.[11]
On 4 August 2023, Ashby joined Swansea City on a season-long loan.[12][13]
Ashby scored his first senior competitive goal on 26 August 2023, while on loan at Swansea City. He scored the goal in a Championship match against Preston North End, which Swansea lost 2–1.[14]
On 30 August 2024, Ashby moved to Queens Park Rangers on a season-long loan.[15]
In January 2026, Ashby signed on loan for Bradford City.[16] Ashby only had limited game time throughout January due to strong competition in the squad.[17]
International career
Ashby qualifies for Scotland due to Scottish grandparents on his mother's side,[6] and represented Scotland at under-17 and under-19 levels.[18] On 23 September 2020, Ashby received his first Scotland U21 call-up.[19] He scored his first goal for the U21s on 13 October 2020, rounding off the scoring in a 7–0 win away to San Marino in a Euro U21 qualifier.[20]
Style of play
Ashby's captain at West Ham, Mark Noble, praised Ashby's "real physical stature" and his technical ability, saying "technically he is also very good, and for him it's just about getting that experience around us and around the first team. When he's come in, he has looked really strong. He fully deserved his Premier League debut this year".[21]
Personal life
Ashby is the son of former Watford, Brentford and Gillingham defender Barry Ashby.[22]
Career statistics
- As of match played 3 May 2025[23]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Europe | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| West Ham United | 2020–21 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 2021–22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||
| Newcastle United | 2022–23 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Swansea City (loan) | 2023–24 | Championship | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 16 | 1 | |
| Queens Park Rangers (loan) | 2024–25 | Championship | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 31 | 0 | |
| Career total | 43 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 54 | 1 | ||
- Appearance in UEFA Europa League
- Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
