Will Appleyard
William Hugh Appleyard is an English footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for National League club FC Halifax Town.Career
Appleyard began his career as a scholar in the youth system at Crewe Alexandra. He signed for Stevenage on a "developmental contract" on 24 July 2018.
Ahead of the 2018–19 season, on 7 August 2018, Appleyard was sent on a 28-day loan deal to Southern League Premier Division Central club Royston Town in order to gain experience. He made his Royston debut in the club's opening game of the campaign, a 0–0 draw with Alvechurch on 11 August 2018. Appleyard went on to make four first-team appearances during his time with the club before returning to Stevenage upon the conclusion of the loan agreement. On his return to Stevenage, he made his first-team debut in an 8–0 EFL Trophy group stage loss to Charlton Athletic on 9 October 2018.
Appleyard joined Southern League Division One Central club Bedford Town on loan for the remainder of the season on 29 March 2019, although made no appearances during the loan spell. He was released by Stevenage in May 2019.Career statistics
