Lewis Payne (footballer)

Lewis James Payne (born 30 May 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for EFL League Two club Cheltenham Town on loan from club Southampton.

Career
Payne signed his first professional contract with Southampton in November 2021. On 23 August 2022, he made his professional debut in the 3–0 win over Cambridge United in the EFL Cup, providing the assist for the first goal.

On 31 January 2023, Payne signed for National League club Eastleigh until the end of the season. On 3 March 2023, Payne returned to Southampton following the termination of his loan spell.

On 11 August 2023, Payne joined Newport County on a season-long loan. He made his debut for Newport on 12 August 2023 as a second-half substitute in the 4–0 EFL League Two win against Doncaster Rovers. On 12 December 2023, Payne scored his first goal for Newport in a 4–1 FA Cup third round victory against Barnet.

On 19 July 2024, he joined Cheltenham Town on a season-long loan.

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