Harry John Parsons (born 9 October 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Bath City.
Career In 2011, Parsons joined Swindon Town's academy after trialling with Reading and Swindon, signing a scholarship with the club in 2019. On 13 November 2019, Parsons made his debut for the club in a 1–0 EFL Trophy loss against Bristol Rovers. On 14 May 2021 it was announced that he had been offered a new contract and it was confirmed as signed the following month.
On 12 November 2021, Parsons joined National League South side Chippenham Town on a one-month loan deal. Against the Dorking Wanderers he scored three goals within 7 minutes. On 10 December 2021, the loan was extended for a further month.
On 26 August 2022, Parsons joined National League North club Banbury United on loan until January 2023. Parsons was recalled on 13 October. On 29 October, Parsons returned for a second loan spell with Chippenham Town. In February 2023, he joined Farnborough on loan until the end of the season. Swindon released Parsons at the end of the 2022–23 season.
Parsons joined Maidenhead United for the 2023–24 season. On 14 November 2023 he joined Banbury United on a one-month loan.https://twitter.com/MUFCYorkRoad/status/1724419454451200331 When this loan expired, he then joined Weymouth on another 28-day loan.https://uptheterras.co.uk/2023/12/14/welcome-to-the-terras-harry-parsons/ He left Maidenhead at the end of the season after one goal in fifteen appearances.https://www.maidenheadunitedfc.org/news/magpies-announce-retained-list-ahead-of-2024-25-campaign/
On 8 June 2024, Parsons re-joined Chippenham Town for the 2024/25 season on a permanent basis.
In June 2026, Parsons joined recently relegated Southern League Premier Division South club Bath City.
Style of play Swindon under-18's manager David Farrell has labelled Parsons as "raw" and "a pest" up front.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSwindon Town2019–20League Two00000010102020–21League One20000000202021–22League Two1501010302002022–23League Two0000101020Total170102050250Chippenham Town (loan)2021–22National League South7500—1085Banbury United (loan)2022–23National League North6200—0062Chippenham Town (loan)2022–23National League South11321—21155Farnborough (loan)2022–23National League South11400—00114Maidenhead United 2023–24National League12020—11151Banbury United (loan)2023–24National League North3000—0030Weymouth (loan)2023–24National League South24300—00243Chippenham Town 2024–25National League South45933—1049122025–26National League South311000—203310Total761933—308222Bath City2026–27Southern LeaguePremier Division South6210—0072Career total17338942012219645
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