Shania Hayles (born 22 December 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Nottingham Forest in the . Born in England, she represents Jamaica internationally.
Club career
Aston Villa Hayles returned to Aston Villa in July 2019 from Birmingham City having started her youth career at the club.
Hayles scored two goals against Bristol City on 9 December 2020, her first goals in the top flight of English football.
Bristol City During her time at Bristol City, Hayles scored 11 goals in a total of 37 appearances.
Newcastle United
On 3 July 2024, Hayles signed for newly promoted Women's Championship club Newcastle United.
On 22 September 2024, in the second game of the 2024–25 season, Hayles provided a goal and an assist for Newcastle's first ever Championship win in a 2–0 result over Sheffield United. A month later, she scored her first professional hat trick, from a penalty, in a 3–3 draw against Charlton Athletic.
In June 2026, Hayles departed Newcastle upon the expiration of her contract.
Nottingham Forest
On 10 August 2026, Hayles was announced at Nottingham Forest.
International career
Having represented England at under-19 level in 2018, Hayles also qualifies for Jamaica through her grandparents In May 2021, she received her first call-up to Reggae Girlz, making her international debut against Nigeria on 10 June 2021.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBirmingham City2018–19Women's Super League2200043263Aston Villa2019–20Women's Championship128106219102020–21Women's Super League16210221942021–22Women's Super League1302031181Total6310401585615Bristol City2022–23Women's Championship2211213027122023–24Women's Super League1500041191Total371121714613Newcastle United2024–25Women's Championship1915202023152025–26Women's Super League 21621031205Total351730514518Nottingham Forest2026–27Women's Super League 200000000Total00000000Career total1353891271017149
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsJamaica202120202430202521202642Total114
+ List of international goals scored by Shania HaylesNo.DateVenueOpponentResultCompetition129 November 2025Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia18–02026 CONCACAF W Championship qualification22 March 2026Estadio Nacional, Managua, Nicaragua3–22026 CONCACAF W Championship qualification318 April 2026National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica2–02026 CONCACAF W Championship qualification45 June 2026 Estadio Rommel Fernández, Panama City, Panama 1–0Friendly
Honours Bristol City FA Women's Championship: 2022–23
Aston Villa FA Women's Championship: 2019–20
Individual
Bristol City Women's Golden Boot Award: 2022–23 Bristol City Women's PFA Community Champion Award: 2023–24
References
External links Shania Hayles at Newcastle F.C.