Shania Hayles

Shania Hayles
Shania Hayles with Bristol City in 2022
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-12-22) 22 December 1999 (age 26)
Place of birth Burton upon Trent, England
Position Forward
Team information
Current team
 Nottingham Forest
Number 7
Youth career
-2017 Aston Villa
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2019 Birmingham City 22 (0)
2019–2022 Aston Villa 44 (10)
2022–2024 Bristol City 37 (11)
2024–2026 Newcastle United 35 (17)
2026– Nottingham Forest 0 (0)
International career‡
2018 England U19 2 (1)
2021– Jamaica 11 (4)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17:21, 2 October 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 17:21, 2 October 2026 (UTC)

Shania Hayles (born 22 December 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Nottingham Forest in the Women's Super League 2. 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

As of 2 October 2026.
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Birmingham City 2018–19 Women's Super League 2200043263
Aston Villa 2019–20 Women's Championship 12810621910
2020–21 Women's Super League 1621022194
2021–22 Women's Super League 13 0 2 0 3 1 18 1
Total 63 10 4 0 15 8 56 15
Bristol City 2022–23 Women's Championship 22 11 2 1 3 0 27 12
2023–24 Women's Super League 15 0 0 0 4 1 19 1
Total 37 11 2 1 7 1 46 13
Newcastle United 2024–25 Women's Championship 19 15 2 0 2 0 23 15
2025–26 Women's Super League 2 16 2 1 0 3 1 20 5
Total 35 17 3 0 5 1 45 18
Nottingham Forest 2026–27 Women's Super League 2 00000000
Total 00000000
Career total 1353891271017149
  1. ↑ includes the Women's FA Cup
  2. ↑ includes the FA Women's League Cup

International

As of 2 October 2026.
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Jamaica 202120
202430
202521
202642
Total114
List of international goals scored by Shania Hayles
No. Date Venue Opponent Result Competition
1 29 November 2025 Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia  Dominica 18–0 2026 CONCACAF W Championship qualification
2 2 March 2026 Estadio Nacional, Managua, Nicaragua  Nicaragua 3–2 2026 CONCACAF W Championship qualification
3 18 April 2026 National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica  Guyana 2–0 2026 CONCACAF W Championship qualification
4 5 June 2026 Estadio Rommel Fernández, Panama City, Panama  Panama 1–0 Friendly

Honours

Bristol City

Aston Villa

Individual

References

  1. ↑ "Aston Villa Women New Signing Shania Hayles: It's Great to Be Back". Aston Villa F.C. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  2. ↑ Terry, Dylan (9 December 2020). "Petzelberger and Hayles score braces as Aston Villa hammer listless Bristol City". News Chain. Archived from the original on 9 December 2020. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
  3. 1 2 Cowan, Sherdon (22 October 2024). "Raring to go: Reggae Girlz striker Shania Hayles eager to carry rich club form into France friendly". sportsmax.tv. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  4. ↑ "Shania Hayles signs for Newcastle United". Newcastle United F.C. 3 July 2024.
  5. ↑ Twydale, Jack (22 September 2024). "Hayles stars as Newcastle United record first-ever Championship win". WSL Full-Time. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  6. ↑ Hindhaugh, Aaron (20 October 2024). "Newcastle United Women 3 Charlton Athletic Women 3 - Newcastle United". www.newcastleunited.com. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  7. ↑ "In pictures: Stoppage-time drama in six-goal draw - Newcastle United". www.newcastleunited.com. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  8. ↑ "Five players to leave Newcastle United Women | NUFC". www.newcastleunited.com. 1 June 2026. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
  9. ↑ "Hayles signs for Forest". Nottingham Forest F.C. 10 August 2026. Retrieved 10 August 2026.
  10. ↑ "Shania Hayles receives maiden Jamaica call-up!". Aston Villa Football Club. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  11. ↑ "International round-up: Hayles earns first Jamaica cap". Aston Villa Football Club. 11 June 2021. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  12. ↑ Shania Hayles at Flashscore. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
  13. ↑ Shania Hayles at Flashscore. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
  14. ↑ Frith, Wilf (3 July 2024). "Newcastle United Women make Shania Hayles their first summer signing". She Kicks. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  15. ↑ Kitenge, Jacques (20 May 2024). "Hayles wins community award". Bristol City FC. Retrieved 23 October 2024.