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Gemma
Lawley
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England
Bristol City
Bristol City
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Position:
Defender
Age:
23

Name: Gemma Lawley
Nationality: England
Date of Birth: September 15, 2002
Position: Defender
Current club: Bristol City
WSL 2 clubs played for: Birmingham City, Bristol City

Gemma Lawley, the Bristol City defender, has played in the vast majority of their WSL 2 games in 2025/2026, making 21 appearances overall and playing 1,720 minutes. She has been selected in the starting XI in 19 of these appearances across their 22 fixtures and been used as a substitute on two occasions.

Lawley last made an appearance in a competition game on May 2, playing 90 minutes for Bristol City versus Sheffield United in a 4-0 victory. In total, the defender has notched two WSL 2 goals this term, and provided two assists. She has been shown two yellow cards.

It was against Durham on April 5 when Lawley last scored, netting in a 2-2 draw. Her opening goal of the campaign came in the 4-2 victory against Sunderland on November 2.

Lawley played 12 WSL 2 games last season for Birmingham City, scored one goal and provided one assist.

Prior to joining Bristol City in July 2025, Lawley made 70 league appearances in total at Birmingham City, scoring four goals and providing one assist.