Tom Bayliss
Thomas David Bayliss (born 6 April 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League One club Lincoln City. Club careerCoventry CityBayliss made his professional debut for Coventry City as a substitute on 7 November 2017 in a 2–1 EFL Trophy win over West Bromwich Albion U23, coming on to replace Dion Kelly-Evans.[4] He made his second appearance in the FA Cup second round against Boreham Wood. He made his league debut on 16 December, and scored within two minutes, as Coventry recorded a 2–1 victory over Cheltenham Town.[5] He scored 6 goals for Coventry City during the 2017–18 season to help them gain promotion back to EFL League One.[6] Preston North EndBayliss completed a move to Championship side Preston North End on 2 August 2019, signing a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee believed to be around £2 million as confirmed by Jack Daniels at the time.[7] Wigan Athletic (loan)On 27 August 2021, Bayliss signed for EFL League One side Wigan Athletic on a season-long loan. Shrewsbury TownOn 27 June 2022, Bayliss joined Shrewsbury Town on a two-year deal with the option for a further year after Preston had agreed to terminate his contract.[8][9] He was released by Shrewsbury at the end of the 2023–24 season.[10] Lincoln CityOn 21 June 2024, Lincoln City confirmed Bayliss would sign for them on 1 July 2024.[11] He made his debut on 10 August, in a 3–2 win against Burton Albion where he started the game.[12] He scored his first goal for the club against Peterborough United on 25 January 2025.[13] International careerOn 16 July 2018, Bayliss was called up to the England U19 squad for the 2018 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.[14] Bayliss made his International debut as a substitute against France[15] and then recorded his first start in a defeat against Norway.[16] Career statistics
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