Connor Lemonheigh Evans (born 24 January 1997) is a Welsh footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or right wing-back for EFL League Two club Northampton Town Football Club.
A former Wales under-21 international, he started his career at Bristol City. His previous clubs including Stockport County, Torquay United, Notts County and AFC Wimbledon.
Early career Evans was born in Swansea.
Club career Bristol City Having been with Bristol City since 2012, Evans signed a professional contract with the club in May 2016. He joined Bath City on loan in January 2017, making his debut in a 1–1 draw at home to Hampton & Richmond Borough on 7 January. He made three appearances for Bath, but returned to Bristol City after suffering an injury. He signed an extension to his contract in summer 2017.
On 28 July 2017, Evans joined Bath City on a two-month loan. He scored his first goal for the club in their first game of the season; a late penalty in a 5–2 home defeat to Chippenham Town. He scored three goals in 6 league matches for Bath City. In January 2018, Evans made his senior debut for Bristol City playing 90 minutes in the 3–0 loss at Watford in the FA Cup.
In January 2019, he signed a two-year contract extension with Bristol City, keeping him at the club until summer 2021.
Torquay United On 31 January 2018, he joined National League side Torquay United on loan from Bristol City until the end of the season. He made his debut for Torquay United on 3 February 2018 as a 76th minute substitute in a 3–1 victory over Barrow. He scored his first goal for the club on 2 April 2018 with a 25-yard strike after 68 minutes in a 2–1 victory at home to Woking. Across the 2017–18 season, he appeared in 15 league matches, scoring once, as Torquay were relegated to the National League South.
On 29 September 2018, he returned to Torquay United on loan until January 2020. He extended his loan until the end of the season on 31 December 2018. He appeared in 30 league matches for Torquay, scoring three goals, as they were promoted back to the National League.
On 2 August 2019, he again returned to Torquay United on a loan deal until January 2020. In January 2020, his loan was extended to the end of the season. He appeared in 22 league matches, scoring once.
He joined Torquay United permanently for an undisclosed fee in August 2020.
Stockport County On 14 June 2022, Evans joined newly promoted League Two club Stockport County on a two-year deal. On 23 February 2023, Evans returned to the National League with league leaders Notts County on loan until end of season.
In September 2023 he joined AFC Wimbledon on a season-long loan. He scored his first goal for Wimbledon against Walsall on 23 September 2023.
Milton Keynes Dons On 24 May 2024, Evans agreed to join Milton Keynes Dons upon the expiration of his contract with Stockport County. On 1 October 2024, he scored his first goal for the club in a 5–1 away win over Harrogate Town.
With increased competition for places in his second season, Evans saw limited opportunities under new head coach Paul Warne, but achieved the third promotion of his career as the club finished in second place and returned to League One. He was one of nine players released at the end of the season.
International career Evans has represented Wales at youth and under 21 levels.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBristol City2017–18Championship001000—102018–19Championship000000—002019–20Championship000000—00Total0010000010Bath City (loan)2016–17National League South3000—00302017–18National League South63——0063Torquay United (loan)2017–18National League151——001512018–19For FA Cup ties not covered by Soccerway: National League South30332—203552019–20National League22100—11232Torquay United2020–21National League421020—6150112021–22National League391120—204311Total1482672—11216630Stockport County2022–23League Two1933020603032023–24League Two226001010246Total419303070549Notts County (loan)2022–23National League50———50AFC Wimbledon (loan)2023–24League Two141320000173Milton Keynes Dons2024–25League Two3421000203722025–26League Two251101000271Total593201020643Northampton Town2026–27League Two0000100010Career total258361645020229942
Honours Torquay United National League South: 2018–19
Stockport County EFL League Two: 2023–24
Milton Keynes Dons EFL League Two runner-up: 2025–26
Individual National League Team of the Year: 2020–21 Torquay United Player of the Year: 2020–21
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