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Young centre‑back Ellis Bates has joined on a permanent deal from EFL League One side Stevenage. Bates progressed through Stevenage’s academy system and was part of their Under‑18s squad during the 2024/25 campaign. As one of the club’s standout youth defenders, he earned opportunities to train with the First Team and was highlighted as one of several academy graduates making strong strides towards senior football.
He made his EFL League One debut in May last year, coming off the bench in a 1–1 draw against Bolton Wanderers.
Ellis Bates
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Stevenage, Bedford Town (Loan)Biography
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Young centre‑back Ellis Bates has joined on a permanent deal from EFL League One side Stevenage. Bates progressed through Stevenage’s academy system and was part of their Under‑18s squad during the 2024/25 campaign. As one of the club’s standout youth defenders, he earned opportunities to train with the First Team and was highlighted as one of several academy graduates making strong strides towards senior football.
He made his EFL League One debut in May last year, coming off the bench in a 1–1 draw against Bolton Wanderers.
Matches Summary
Appearances11
Goals scored1
Won3
Drawn2
Lost6
Form
L
W
D
L
L
W
Matches Summary
Appearances11
Goals scored1
Won3
Drawn2
Lost6
Form
L
W
D
L
L
W
Season statistics
All competitions · 2026/27 seasonAppearances
11
Sub On
2
Sub Off
1
Goal
1
Scored Penalty
0
Missed Penalty
0
Assist
0
Own Goal
0
Saved Penalty
0
Yellow Card
0
Red Card
0
Clean Sheet Bonus
0
Star Player
0
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