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Biography
Leigh Andrew Bedwell (born 8 January 1994) is an English professional footballer who played for Swindon Town between 2012–2014 as a goalkeeper. Since leaving Swindon Town, Bedwell has dropped into non-league football with Banbury United and Didcot Town, whom he signed for in June 2015.
Career
Bedwell joined Swindon Town as a child, making his way through the youth ranks with the Wiltshire club. Bedwell was given a first team squad number at the age of seventeen - when still a part of the youth set-up - acting as back-up to deputy Phil Smith, when first choice keeper Mattia Lanzano and third choice Mark Scott were both injured at the start of the 2011/12 season. The arrival of Wes Foderingham prevented Bedwell from keeping his place in the starting sixteen - but at the end of the season, though Smith, Lanzano and Scott were all released, Bedwell was offered his first professional contract, and he signed a one-year deal.
Ahead of the 2012-13 season, Bedwell was given number 30 shirt. On 2 September 2012 Bedwell made his first team debut for Swindon in the 4-1 loss at Preston North End. With Swindon losing 2-0 early in to the game, Town manager Paolo Di Canio decided to substitute first choice goalkeeper Wes Foderingham for the rookie Bedwell. At the end of the 2012-13 season, Bedwell contract with Swindon Town was taken up for him to stay at the club for another season.
In the 2013-14 season, Bedwell was loaned out to Banbury United in September 2013 in order to gain first team experience. After making thirteen appearance, Bedwell returned on loan. In late-April, Bedwell rejoined Worcester City on loan for the second time this season.
Bedwell was among ten players to be released by Swindon Town on 2 May 2014.
After his release by Swindon Town, Bedwell rejoined Banbury United on a permanent deal and was an ever present in the side. However, following Banbury's relegation from the Southern Premier Division in 2015, he joined Southern League Division One South & West side Didcot Town in June 2015.
Career statistics
- As of 10 May 2013
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | FL Trophy | FL Play-Offs | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Swindon Town | 2011-12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2013-14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Career total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |