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Harry Pell
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Pell playing for AFC Wimbledon in 2013
Personal information
Full name Harry David Balraj Pell[1]
Date of birth (1991-10-21) 21 October 1991 (age 34)[2]
Place of birth Tilbury, England
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)[2]
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Bath City
Youth career
1998–2009 Charlton Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2010 Charlton Athletic 0 (0)
2010 → Hastings United (loan) 16 (4)
2010–2011 Bristol Rovers 10 (0)
2011 → Hereford United (loan) 7 (0)
2011–2013 Hereford United 53 (4)
2012 → Cambridge United (loan) 7 (2)
2013–2015 AFC Wimbledon 59 (6)
2014 → Grimsby Town (loan) 5 (0)
2015 Eastleigh 13 (0)
2015–2018 Cheltenham Town 118 (19)
2018–2021 Colchester United 78 (11)
2021–2022 Accrington Stanley 38 (6)
2022–2024 AFC Wimbledon 54 (4)
2024–2025 Cheltenham Town 3 (0)
2025- Bath City 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22:42, 30 September 2025 (UTC)

Harry David Balraj Pell (born 21 October 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League South club Bath City.

Pell came through the youth system at Charlton Athletic where he spent 12 years. He spent time on loan at Hastings United in 2010, before moving to Bristol Rovers. He joined Hereford United in 2011, initially on loan, later signing permanently. He then had a loan spell at Cambridge United and then moved to AFC Wimbledon in 2013. He had another loan spell, this time at Grimsby Town in 2014, moving to Eastleigh in 2015. He spent three years with Cheltenham Town between 2015 and 2018, and then signed for Colchester United in May 2018.

Career

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Early years

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Pell was born in Tilbury, Essex.[2] He joined the youth set-up at Charlton Athletic at the age of seven and for the next 11 years he progressed through "The Addicks'" youth system. In the 2008–09 season, his first as a professional, he made 22 appearances for the under-18 squad. The following season, Pell scored for Charlton Athletic in a 3–0 win over Gillingham in the First Round of the 2009–10 FA Youth Cup on 4 November 2009.[3] In spite of this, the 18-year-old midfielder failed to break into the first team and was sent out on loan to Isthmian League Premier Division side Hastings United on 18 January 2010. He stayed with "The Arrows" for the remainder of the season, scoring four goals in 16 appearances.[4] Despite his promising performances, however, the 18-year-old midfielder was released by Charlton Athletic at the end of the 2009–10 season.[5] After trials at Gillingham, Bristol Rovers and Wycombe Wanderers, he signed for League One side Bristol Rovers on a one-year contract on 28 May 2010.[6]

Bristol Rovers

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Pell featured as an unused substitute ten times for Bristol Rovers before finally making his debut on 13 November 2010, coming on as a 74th minute substitute for Stuart Campbell in a 3–0 defeat by Leyton Orient.[7] In January 2011, having still made just one appearance for Bristol Rovers, he was loaned out to Hereford United on an initial one-month deal on 31 January 2011 so that he might gain more match time.[8] His loan was extended by a further month on 1 March 2011, with the 20-year-old having helped Hereford United to five wins in his six appearances for the club.[9] Having produced a string of impressive performances for "The Bulls", Pell's extended loan was cut short and he was recalled by Bristol Rovers on 7 March 2011.[10] On his return to "The Pirates" the midfielder was rewarded with nine more games in the first team as well as winning the club's Young Player of the Year award at the end of the season. He was offered a new contract at the end of the 2010–11 season after his initial one-year deal had expired, however Pell left the club on 30 June 2011 and opted to re-join Hereford United on a permanent deal.[11]

Hereford United

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Pell signed a two-year contract with "The Bulls" on 8 July 2011.[12] He scored his first goal for Hereford United on 8 October 2011 in a 3–3 draw against Swindon Town, clinching the winner in the 90th minute of play.[13] The midfielder scored his second three games later on 25 October 2011 in a 3–1 win over Northampton Town.[14] On 22 March 2012, it was announced that Pell had joined Cambridge United on a one-month emergency loan.[15] He made his debut for Cambridge United on 3 April 2012 in a 1–0 victory over Lincoln City.[16] Pell scored his first goal for Cambridge United on 9 April 2012 in a 2–0 win over Kettering Town.[17] His second followed the next game in a 3–1 win over Barrow on 14 April 2012.[18] On 19 April 2012, Pell was recalled by Hereford United in a bid to help save the club from relegation from the Football League.[19] Pell scored a penalty in a 3–2 win over Torquay United in the last game of the 2011–12 season, on 5 May 2012.[20] However, the win came too late to save "The Bulls" from relegation to the Conference National for the 2012–13 season.[21] In the second league game of the 2012–13 season, on 14 August 2012, he scored what would be his last goal for Hereford United in a 2–2 draw with Tamworth.[22]

AFC Wimbledon

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On 28 January 2013, it was announced that Pell had signed for League Two side AFC Wimbledon on a two-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee, believed to be in the region of £30,000.[23] He made his debut for AFC Wimbledon on 2 February 2013 in a 1–1 draw against Burton Albion.[24] On 26 February 2013, Pell scored his first goal for AFC Wimbledon in a 1–1 draw against Plymouth Argyle.[25] On 9 March 2013, he scored the winning goal for the Dons in a 3–2 victory over York City.[26] Pell scored "The Dons" first goal of the 2013–14 season, and the third of his AFC Wimbledon career, in a 1–1 draw against Torquay United at Plainmoor on 3 August 2013.[27]

In the 2014–15 season, Pell struggled for first team place and spent most of the first half of the season on the bench. Struggling for the first team place at Wimbledon frustrated him.[28] On 29 October 2014, Pell joined Grimsby Town on an initial one-month loan.[29] Pell struggled being away from his young family. Pell decided to sign for Eastleigh on 29 January for the rest of the season, which the team reached the playoffs of the national league.

Cheltenham Town

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Pell signed for Cheltenham town at the start of the 2015–16 campaign, of which Gary Johnson labelled him one of his key signings. Pell became a national league title winner, His efforts over the season earned him a place in the 2015–16 National League team of the year, alongside the league's outstanding players.[30]

Colchester United

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On 10 May 2018, Pell completed a transfer to Colchester United for an undisclosed six-figure fee on a three-year contract.[31][32][33] He made his competitive debut on 4 August, playing the full 90-minutes of a 0–0 draw with Notts County.[34] On 1 September, he scored his first goal for Colchester against his former club Cheltenham from the penalty spot in a 3–1 win for the U's.[35]

Pell was named club captain on 4 September 2020 ahead of the 2020–21 season, following Luke Prosser's summer departure.[36]

After three years with Colchester, Pell left the Essex club at the end of his contract in May 2021.[37] He made 89 appearances and scored 13 goals for the U's.[38]

Accrington Stanley

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League One side Accrington Stanley announced the signing of Pell on a three-year contract on 14 May 2021, the same day as his release from Colchester was announced.[39][40]

AFC Wimbledon return

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On 24 August 2022, Pell returned to former club AFC Wimbledon for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract.[41]

The club announced Pell's departure at the end of the 2023–24 season.[42]

Return to Cheltenham

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Pell rejoined former club Cheltenham Town for the 2024/25 season[43] and was named club captain for the season. However Pell ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament which resulted in him being ruled him out for the majority of the season.[44]

He returned to the team after overcoming his injury but only made 5 appearances for the team.

On 9 December 2025, it was announced via a club statement that Pell's contract had been terminated by mutual agreement.[45]

Career statistics

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As of match played 7 October 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other[A] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Charlton Athletic 2009–10 League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hastings United (loan) 2009–10[46] Isthmian League 16 4 0 0 – 3 0 19 4
Bristol Rovers 2010–11[47] League One 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
Hereford United (loan) 2010–11[47] League Two 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0
Hereford United 2011–12[48] League Two 30 3 1 0 2 0 1[a] 0 34 3
2012–13[49] Conference Premier 23 1 4 0 – 2[b] 0 29 1
Total 53 4 5 0 2 0 3 0 63 4
Cambridge United (loan) 2011–12[48] Conference Premier 7 2 0 0 – 0 0 7 2
AFC Wimbledon 2012–13[49] League Two 17 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 2
2013–14[50] League Two 33 4 1 0 1 0 1[a] 0 36 4
2014–15[51] League Two 9 0 2 0 0 0 1[a] 0 12 0
Total 59 6 3 0 1 0 2 0 65 6
Grimsby Town (loan) 2014–15[51] Conference Premier 5 0 – – 0 0 5 0
Eastleigh 2014–15[51] Conference Premier 13 0 – – 1[c] 0 14 0
Cheltenham Town 2015–16[52] National League 39 7 3 0 – 0 0 42 7
2016–17[53] League Two 42 7 3 1 2 1 5[d] 0 52 9
2017–18[54] League Two 37 5 1 0 2 0 2[d] 1 42 6
Total 118 19 7 1 4 1 7 1 136 22
Colchester United 2018–19[55] League Two 31 6 1 0 1 0 1[d] 1 34 7
2019–20[56] League Two 22 3 0 0 1 0 4[e] 0 27 3
2020–21[57] League Two 25 2 1 1 1 0 1[d] 0 28 3
Total 78 11 2 1 3 0 6 1 89 13
Accrington Stanley 2021–22[58] League One 37 6 1 0 1 0 2[d] 2 41 8
2022–23[59] League One 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0
Total 38 6 1 0 2 0 2 2 43 8
AFC Wimbledon 2022–23[59] League Two 28 3 3 0 – 2[d] 0 33 3
2023–24[60] League Two 26 1 1 0 2 0 4[d] 1 33 2
AFC Wimbledon Total 113 10 7 0 3 0 8 1 131 5
Cheltenham Town 2024–25[61] League Two 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2025–26[62] League Two 3 0 0 0 0 0 1[d] 0 4 0
Cheltenham Town Total 121 19 7 1 4 1 8 1 140 22
Career Total 461 56 22 2 14 1 31 5 528 64
  1. ^ a b c Appearances in Football League Trophy
  2. ^ Appearances in FA Trophy
  3. ^ Appearance in Conference play-offs
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  5. ^ Two appearances in EFL Trophy, two appearances in EFL League Two play-offs
114A. ^ The "Other" column constitutes appearances (including substitutions) and goals in the Football League Trophy, FA Trophy, Isthmian League Cup and Sussex Senior Cup.

Honours

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Cheltenham Town

Individual

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