Lewis Payne (footballer)
Lewis James Payne (born 30 May 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Premier League club Southampton. CareerPayne signed his first professional contract with Southampton in November 2021.[4] 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.[5] On 31 January 2023, Payne signed for National League club Eastleigh until the end of the season.[6] On 3 March 2023, Payne returned to Southampton following the termination of his loan spell.[7] On 11 August 2023, Payne joined Newport County on a season-long loan.[8] 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.[9] On 12 December 2023, Payne scored his first goal for Newport in a 4–1 FA Cup third round victory against Barnet.[10] On 19 July 2024, he joined Cheltenham Town on a season-long loan.[11] He made his debut for the club on 10 August 2024 in a 3–2 victory against Newport County.[12] On 15 January 2025, Payne was recalled from loan and returned to Southampton.[13] Career statistics
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