Jayden Mitchell-Lawson


Jayden Joshua Joseph Mitchell-Lawson is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder or winger for club Maidenhead United.

Early life

Mitchell-Lawson was born in Basingstoke.

Career

Derby County

Having started his career at Swindon Town's academy, Mitchell-Lawson joined Derby County in January 2016. Mitchell-Lawson made his senior debut on 13 March 2019, coming on as a substitute in the 83rd minute of a 0–0 draw with Stoke City.

Bristol Rovers (loan)

He joined Bristol Rovers on loan in January 2020. In his fifth match for the club, he scored his first senior goal, levelling the scores in impressive fashion in an eventual 3–1 defeat to Wycombe Wanderers. After a successful loan spell before the early postponement of the season, Mitchell-Lawson returned to the Gas on 8 August 2020, signing on loan for the season. After making just seven appearances since returning on loan, he returned to his parent club on 17 December 2020. He was released by Derby at the end of the 2020–21 season.

Swindon Town return

Mitchell-Lawson returned to Swindon Town on 19 August 2021 on a free transfer signing a one-year contract. Mitchell-Lawson was released at the end of the 2021–22 season following defeat in the EFL League Two play-offs. He made thirty appearances, scoring one goal.

Ayr United

Scottish Championship club Ayr United signed Mitchell-Lawson in June 2022, following his departure from Swindon Town. He left the club by mutual consent on 14 July 2023, having scored twice in 35 appearances.

Maidenhead United

Mitchell-Lawson signed for Maidenhead United on 17 July 2023.