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'''Francesca Bentley''' (born 26 June 2001) is an English ] who plays as a ] for ] of the ]. '''Francesca Bentley''' (born 26 June 2001) is an English ] who plays as a ] for ] of the ]. She has previously played in the youth ranks at ], ] on loan at ], ] and ], and has represented England from under-15 to ] youth level.

She has previously played in the youth ranks at ], ] on loan at ], ] and ], and has represented England at ] and ] level.


==Club career== ==Club career==
===Early career=== ===Early career===
Bentley joined ] aged nine and remained at the club for five years.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.manutd.com/en/players-and-staff/detail/fran-bentley|title=Fran Bentley|date=1 July 2018|website=ManUtd.com|publisher=Manchester United|access-date=10 October 2018}}</ref> In 2015, she joined local rivals ] due to the limited first team opportunities available at her former club.<ref name=":0" /> Bentley joined ] aged nine and remained at the club for five years. In 2015, she joined local rivals ] due to the limited first team opportunities available at her former club.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Fran Bentley {{!}} Man Utd Women Player Profile |url=https://www.manutd.com/en/players-and-staff/detail/fran-bentley |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211203102741/https://www.manutd.com/en/players-and-staff/detail/fran-bentley |archive-date=3 December 2021 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=Manchester United F.C. |language=en }}</ref>


===Manchester City=== ===Manchester City===
In July 2017, Bentley signed with the ] development squad for the 2017–18 season and became a regular for the club.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/franbentleyy/status/889776045523644416|title=Fran Bentley on Twitter|last=Bentley|first=Fran|date=25 July 2017|website=twitter.com|publisher=Twitter|access-date=11 October 2018}}</ref> In April 2018, she helped the club win the FA Development League Cup.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mancity.com/news/mcwfc/mcwfc-news/2018/april/man-city-women-academy-development-squad-cup-finals|title=Double delight for Academy aces|last=Oatway|first=Caroline|date=14 April 2018|work=Manchester City Football Club|access-date=11 October 2018}}</ref> Bentley was named as an unused substitute for the first team on two occasions as they finished runners-up in the ] and the ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2018/02/11/england/wsl/manchester-city-lfc/liverpool-lfc/2564263/|title=Manchester City 4–0 Liverpool|date=11 February 2018|website=soccerway.com|publisher=Soccerway|access-date=10 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2018/02/21/england/wsl/birmingham-city-lfc/manchester-city-lfc/2564265/|title=Birmingham City 2–0 Manchester City|date=21 February 2018|website=soccerway.com|publisher=Soccerway|access-date=10 October 2018}}</ref> In July 2017, Bentley signed with the ] development squad for the 2017–18 season and became a regular for the club.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/franbentleyy/status/889776045523644416|title=Fran Bentley on Twitter|last=Bentley|first=Fran|date=25 July 2017|website=twitter.com|publisher=Twitter|access-date=11 October 2018|archive-date=9 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709093235/https://twitter.com/franbentleyy/status/889776045523644416|url-status=live}}</ref> In April 2018, she helped the club win the FA Development League Cup.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mancity.com/news/mcwfc/mcwfc-news/2018/april/man-city-women-academy-development-squad-cup-finals|title=Double delight for Academy aces|last=Oatway|first=Caroline|date=14 April 2018|work=Manchester City Football Club|access-date=11 October 2018}}</ref> Bentley was named as an unused substitute for the first team on two occasions as they finished runners-up in the ] and the ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2018/02/11/england/wsl/manchester-city-lfc/liverpool-lfc/2564263/|title=Manchester City 4–0 Liverpool|date=11 February 2018|website=soccerway.com|publisher=Soccerway|access-date=10 October 2018|archive-date=11 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181011080722/https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2018/02/11/england/wsl/manchester-city-lfc/liverpool-lfc/2564263/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2018/02/21/england/wsl/birmingham-city-lfc/manchester-city-lfc/2564265/|title=Birmingham City 2–0 Manchester City|date=21 February 2018|website=soccerway.com|publisher=Soccerway|access-date=10 October 2018|archive-date=11 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181011055158/https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2018/02/21/england/wsl/birmingham-city-lfc/manchester-city-lfc/2564265/|url-status=live}}</ref>


===Manchester United=== ===Manchester United===
On 1 July 2018, Bentley returned to her former club and joined ] ahead of their inaugural season in the ], one of seven players to return to the senior side having played for the club at youth level.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/13/manchester-united-women-squad-unveiled-england-liverpool-casey-stoney|title=Manchester United include England stars in unveiled women's squad|date=13 July 2018|accessdate=13 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/meet-the-players-in-manchester-united-women-squad-with-photos-and-video|title=United Women's Squad: Player By Player|date=13 July 2018|work=Manchester United Football Club|access-date=10 October 2018}}</ref> She made her senior debut as a 59th-minute substitute in a Championship game against ] with the score at 6–0. The game finished 8–0.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/match-report-on-manchester-united-women-8-millwall-lionesses-0-sunday-25-november-2018|title=Match report on Manchester United Women 8 Millwall Lionesses 0 Sunday 25 November 2018|website=ManUtd.com|publisher=Manchester United|access-date=25 November 2018}}</ref> On 1 July 2018, Bentley returned to her former club and joined ] ahead of their inaugural season in the ], one of seven players to return to the senior side having played for the club at youth level.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/13/manchester-united-women-squad-unveiled-england-liverpool-casey-stoney|title=Manchester United include England stars in unveiled women's squad|date=13 July 2018|accessdate=13 July 2018|archive-date=19 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919131425/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/13/manchester-united-women-squad-unveiled-england-liverpool-casey-stoney|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/meet-the-players-in-manchester-united-women-squad-with-photos-and-video|title=United Women's Squad: Player By Player|date=13 July 2018|work=Manchester United Football Club|access-date=10 October 2018|archive-date=28 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190728122703/https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/meet-the-players-in-manchester-united-women-squad-with-photos-and-video|url-status=live}}</ref> She made her senior debut as a 59th-minute substitute in a Championship game against ] with the score at 6–0. The game finished 8–0.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/match-report-on-manchester-united-women-8-millwall-lionesses-0-sunday-25-november-2018|title=Match report on Manchester United Women 8 Millwall Lionesses 0 Sunday 25 November 2018|website=ManUtd.com|publisher=Manchester United|access-date=25 November 2018|archive-date=26 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181126005530/https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/match-report-on-manchester-united-women-8-millwall-lionesses-0-sunday-25-november-2018|url-status=live}}</ref>


====2018–19 season: Loan to Sheffield United==== ====2018–19 season: Loan to Sheffield United====
] ]
On 8 February 2019, she was loaned to fellow Championship side ] until the end of the season.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sheffield United welcome Fran Bentley|url=https://www.sufc.co.uk/women/news/2019/february/fran-bentley-signs/|website=sufc.co.uk |publisher=Sheffield United FC |date=8 February 2019 |accessdate=8 February 2019 }}</ref> She played in six games during the loan, conceded four goals and won every game. She also notably assisted fellow Manchester United loanee ]'s goal in a 2–1 win over ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Spurs 1-2 United Women - report |url=https://www.sufc.co.uk/women/news/2019/march/womens-spurs-report/ |website=sufc.co.uk |publisher=Sheffield United FC}}</ref> On 8 February 2019, she was loaned to fellow Championship side ] until the end of the season.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sheffield United welcome Fran Bentley |url=https://www.sufc.co.uk/women/news/2019/february/fran-bentley-signs/ |website=sufc.co.uk |publisher=Sheffield United FC |date=8 February 2019 |accessdate=8 February 2019 |archive-date=9 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209124123/https://www.sufc.co.uk/women/news/2019/february/fran-bentley-signs/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She played in six games during the loan, conceded four goals and won every game. She also notably assisted fellow Manchester United loanee ]'s goal in a 2–1 win over ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Spurs 1-2 United Women - report |url=https://www.sufc.co.uk/women/news/2019/march/womens-spurs-report/ |website=sufc.co.uk |publisher=Sheffield United FC |access-date=28 May 2019 |archive-date=28 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190528185148/https://www.sufc.co.uk/women/news/2019/march/womens-spurs-report/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


====2019–20 season==== ====2019–20 season====
Bentley missed the start of the ] after suffering a fractured humerus while on international duty with England under-18s.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Carney |first1=Sam |title=Fran Bentley suffers fractured humerus |url=https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/fran-bentley-suffers-fractured-humerus |website=ManUtd.com |accessdate=7 September 2019 |date=17 July 2019}}</ref> Bentley missed the start of the ] after suffering a fractured humerus while on international duty with England under-18s.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Carney |first1=Sam |title=Fran Bentley suffers fractured humerus |url=https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/fran-bentley-suffers-fractured-humerus |website=ManUtd.com |accessdate=7 September 2019 |date=17 July 2019 |archive-date=7 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191007151200/https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/fran-bentley-suffers-fractured-humerus |url-status=live }}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web |title=✍️ Bentley joins Robins |url=https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/bentley-joins-robins/ |website=Bristol City |language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |title=✍️ Bentley joins Robins |url=https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/bentley-joins-robins/ |website=Bristol City |language=en |access-date=1 July 2022 |archive-date=3 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703100326/https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/bentley-joins-robins/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


====2020–21 season: Loan to Blackburn Rovers==== ====2020–21 season: Loan to Blackburn Rovers====
On 1 September 2020, Bentley signed a season-long loan deal with ] of the ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Fran Bentley loan confirmed |url=https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/man-utd-women-goalkeeper-fran-bentley-joins-blackburn-rovers-on-loan |website=ManUtd.com |publisher=Manchester United }}</ref> She made her league debut five days later in a 3–0 defeat to ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Report: Leicester City Women 3-0 Rovers Ladies |url=https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2020/september/report-leicester-city-women-3-0-rovers-ladies/ |publisher=Blackburn Rovers FC |accessdate=10 September 2020 |date=6 September 2020}}</ref> She made four appearances before United recalled her in December.<ref>{{cite web |title=United recall Bentley from loan |url=https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2020/december/united-recall-bentley-from-loan/ |website=rovers.co.uk}}</ref> On 1 September 2020, Bentley signed a season-long loan deal with ] of the ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Fran Bentley loan confirmed |url=https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/man-utd-women-goalkeeper-fran-bentley-joins-blackburn-rovers-on-loan |website=ManUtd.com |publisher=Manchester United |access-date=1 September 2020 |archive-date=7 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210307163339/https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/man-utd-women-goalkeeper-fran-bentley-joins-blackburn-rovers-on-loan |url-status=live }}</ref> She made her league debut five days later in a 3–0 defeat to ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Report: Leicester City Women 3-0 Rovers Ladies |url=https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2020/september/report-leicester-city-women-3-0-rovers-ladies/ |publisher=Blackburn Rovers FC |accessdate=10 September 2020 |date=6 September 2020 |archive-date=26 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926121952/https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2020/september/report-leicester-city-women-3-0-rovers-ladies/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She made four appearances before United recalled her in December.<ref>{{cite web |title=United recall Bentley from loan |url=https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2020/december/united-recall-bentley-from-loan/ |website=rovers.co.uk |access-date=21 January 2021 |archive-date=18 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118195752/https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2020/december/united-recall-bentley-from-loan/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


====2021–22 season: Loan to Bristol City==== ====2021–22 season: Loan to Bristol City====
On 6 August 2021, Bentley signed a new two-year contract with Manchester United before joining ] side ] on a season-long loan.<ref>{{cite web |title=Fran Bentley signs new deal and joins Bristol City on loan |url=https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/Fran-Bentley-signs-new-deal-with-Man-Utd-Women-and-joins-Bristol-City-on-loan |website=ManUtd.com }}</ref> She made her debut on 29 August in Bristol City's opening game of the season, a 4–3 defeat to ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Match report: Crystal Palace Women 4-3 Bristol City Women |url=https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/report-crystal-palace-women-4-3-bristol-city-women/ |website=Bristol City}}</ref> She played 22 games in total, keeping ten clean sheets as Bristol finished third and was named Young Player of the Season at the club's end of season awards.<ref>{{cite web |title=Harrison, Bentley and Bull collect awards |url=https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/harrison-bentley-and-bull-collect-awards/ |website=Bristol City}}</ref> On 6 August 2021, Bentley signed a new two-year contract with Manchester United before joining ] side ] on a season-long loan.<ref>{{cite web |title=Fran Bentley signs new deal and joins Bristol City on loan |url=https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/Fran-Bentley-signs-new-deal-with-Man-Utd-Women-and-joins-Bristol-City-on-loan |website=ManUtd.com |access-date=6 August 2021 |archive-date=6 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210806131209/https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/Fran-Bentley-signs-new-deal-with-Man-Utd-Women-and-joins-Bristol-City-on-loan |url-status=live }}</ref> She made her debut on 29 August in Bristol City's opening game of the season, a 4–3 defeat to ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Match report: Crystal Palace Women 4-3 Bristol City Women |url=https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/report-crystal-palace-women-4-3-bristol-city-women/ |website=Bristol City |access-date=2 September 2021 |archive-date=9 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409145349/https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/report-crystal-palace-women-4-3-bristol-city-women/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She played 22 games in total, keeping ten clean sheets as Bristol finished third and was named Young Player of the Season at the club's end of season awards.<ref>{{cite web |title=Harrison, Bentley and Bull collect awards |url=https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/harrison-bentley-and-bull-collect-awards/ |website=Bristol City |access-date=27 April 2022 |archive-date=29 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220429132650/https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/harrison-bentley-and-bull-collect-awards/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


===Bristol City=== ===Bristol City===
Following a season-long loan, Bentley joined ] permanently on 1 July 2022 on a two-year contract.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bentley joins Robins |url=https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/bentley-joins-robins/ |publisher=Bristol City FC}}</ref> Following a season-long loan, Bentley joined ] permanently on 1 July 2022 on a two-year contract.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bentley joins Robins |url=https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/bentley-joins-robins/ |publisher=Bristol City FC |access-date=1 July 2022 |archive-date=3 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703100326/https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/bentley-joins-robins/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


==International career== ==International career==
On 28 April 2017, Bentley made her debut for ] in a 2–0 defeat to the ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2017/04/28/world/u17-national-team-friendlies-women/united-states-u17/england-under-17/2628101/|title=United States U17 2–0 England U17|date=28 April 2017|website=soccerway.com|publisher=Soccerway|access-date=10 October 2018}}</ref> Six months later, she made her competitive debut and kept her first clean sheet for England in a 10–0 victory against ] in ] qualification.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2017/10/14/europe/uefa-u17-championship-women/england-under-17/latvia-under-17/2369909/|title=England U17 10–0 Latvia U17|date=14 October 2017|website=soccerway.com|publisher=Soccerway|access-date=10 October 2018}}</ref> Bentley made five appearances to help England qualify for the tournament.<ref name="sw">{{Cite web|url=https://uk.soccerway.com/players/francesca-bentley/516501/|title=Francesca Bentley|website=soccerway.com|publisher=Soccerway|access-date=11 October 2018}}</ref> Having played for the England under-15s,<ref name=":1" /> on 28 April 2017, Bentley made her debut for ] in a 2–0 defeat to the ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2017/04/28/world/u17-national-team-friendlies-women/united-states-u17/england-under-17/2628101/|title=United States U17 2–0 England U17|date=28 April 2017|website=soccerway.com|publisher=Soccerway|access-date=10 October 2018|archive-date=11 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181011140333/https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2017/04/28/world/u17-national-team-friendlies-women/united-states-u17/england-under-17/2628101/|url-status=live}}</ref> Six months later, she made her competitive debut and kept her first clean sheet for England in a 10–0 victory against ] in ] qualification.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2017/10/14/europe/uefa-u17-championship-women/england-under-17/latvia-under-17/2369909/|title=England U17 10–0 Latvia U17|date=14 October 2017|website=soccerway.com|publisher=Soccerway|access-date=10 October 2018|archive-date=11 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181011060656/https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2017/10/14/europe/uefa-u17-championship-women/england-under-17/latvia-under-17/2369909/|url-status=live}}</ref> Bentley made five appearances to help England qualify for the tournament.<ref name="sw">{{Cite web|url=https://uk.soccerway.com/players/francesca-bentley/516501/|title=Francesca Bentley|website=soccerway.com|publisher=Soccerway|access-date=11 October 2018}}</ref>


==Personal life== ==Personal life==
While playing for Manchester United, she enrolled onto the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Business course at ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Wigan & Leigh College :: Manchester United Women First team players Enrol at Leigh College |url=https://www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/news/manchester-united-women-first-team-players-enrol-leigh-college |publisher=Wigan & Leigh College |accessdate=30 May 2019 |date=10 September 2018}}</ref> While playing for Manchester United, she enrolled onto the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Business course at ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Wigan & Leigh College :: Manchester United Women First team players Enrol at Leigh College |url=https://www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/news/manchester-united-women-first-team-players-enrol-leigh-college |publisher=Wigan & Leigh College |accessdate=30 May 2019 |date=10 September 2018}}</ref>


Bentley is in a relationship with fellow women's footballer and England youth teammate ].<ref>{{cite web |author1=Fran Bentley |author1-link=Fran Bentley |title=🤍 |url=https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17871391748816017/ |website=Instagram |access-date=11 November 2023}}</ref> Bentley is in a relationship with fellow women's footballer and England youth teammate ].<ref>{{cite web |author1=Fran Bentley |author1-link=Fran Bentley |title=🤍 |url=https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17871391748816017/ |website=Instagram |access-date=11 November 2023 |archive-date=11 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231111175146/https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17871391748816017/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Career statistics== ==Career statistics==
{{updated|match played 17 April 2022}}<ref name="sw"/> {{updated|match played 8 December 2024}}<ref name="sw"/>


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== Honours == == Honours ==
] trophy after winning the ] with Manchester United.]]
'''Manchester United''' '''Manchester United'''


* ]: ]<ref>{{cite news |date=20 April 2019 |title=Man Utd Women 7–0 Crystal Palace Ladies: Women's Championship title sealed by win |publisher=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47998007 |accessdate=11 May 2019}}</ref> * ]: ]<ref>{{cite news |date=20 April 2019 |title=Man Utd Women 7–0 Crystal Palace Ladies: Women's Championship title sealed by win |publisher=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47998007 |accessdate=11 May 2019 |archive-date=8 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200408063717/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47998007 |url-status=live }}</ref>
'''Bristol City''' '''Bristol City'''


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* Bristol City Womens Young Player Of The Year Award - 2021/22 * Bristol City Womens Young Player Of The Year Award - 2021/22
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Latest revision as of 09:41, 22 December 2024

English footballer (born 2001)

Fran Bentley
Bentley with Bristol City in 2022
Personal information
Full name Francesca Bentley
Date of birth (2001-06-26) 26 June 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Southampton, Hampshire, England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team Bristol City
Number 1
Youth career
2010–2015 Manchester United
2015–2018 Manchester City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2018 Manchester City 0 (0)
2018–2021 Manchester United 1 (0)
2019Sheffield United (loan) 6 (0)
2020Blackburn Rovers (loan) 4 (0)
2021–2022Bristol City (loan) 19 (0)
2022– Bristol City 36 (0)
International career
2017–2018 England U17 3 (0)
2018–2019 England U18 3 (0)
2021– England U23 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 November 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 October 2024

Francesca Bentley (born 26 June 2001) is an English footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bristol City of the Women's Super League. She has previously played in the youth ranks at Manchester City, Manchester United on loan at Sheffield United, Blackburn Rovers and Bristol City, and has represented England from under-15 to under-23 youth level.

Club career

Early career

Bentley joined Manchester United aged nine and remained at the club for five years. In 2015, she joined local rivals Manchester City due to the limited first team opportunities available at her former club.

Manchester City

In July 2017, Bentley signed with the Manchester City development squad for the 2017–18 season and became a regular for the club. In April 2018, she helped the club win the FA Development League Cup. Bentley was named as an unused substitute for the first team on two occasions as they finished runners-up in the Women's Super League and the FA WSL Cup.

Manchester United

On 1 July 2018, Bentley returned to her former club and joined Manchester United ahead of their inaugural season in the FA Women's Championship, one of seven players to return to the senior side having played for the club at youth level. She made her senior debut as a 59th-minute substitute in a Championship game against Millwall with the score at 6–0. The game finished 8–0.

2018–19 season: Loan to Sheffield United

Bentley with Sheffield United

On 8 February 2019, she was loaned to fellow Championship side Sheffield United until the end of the season. She played in six games during the loan, conceded four goals and won every game. She also notably assisted fellow Manchester United loanee Ebony Salmon's goal in a 2–1 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

2019–20 season

Bentley missed the start of the 2019–20 season after suffering a fractured humerus while on international duty with England under-18s.

2020–21 season: Loan to Blackburn Rovers

On 1 September 2020, Bentley signed a season-long loan deal with Blackburn Rovers of the FA Women's Championship. She made her league debut five days later in a 3–0 defeat to Leicester City. She made four appearances before United recalled her in December.

2021–22 season: Loan to Bristol City

On 6 August 2021, Bentley signed a new two-year contract with Manchester United before joining Championship side Bristol City on a season-long loan. She made her debut on 29 August in Bristol City's opening game of the season, a 4–3 defeat to Crystal Palace. She played 22 games in total, keeping ten clean sheets as Bristol finished third and was named Young Player of the Season at the club's end of season awards.

Bristol City

Following a season-long loan, Bentley joined Bristol City permanently on 1 July 2022 on a two-year contract.

International career

Having played for the England under-15s, on 28 April 2017, Bentley made her debut for under-17s in a 2–0 defeat to the United States. Six months later, she made her competitive debut and kept her first clean sheet for England in a 10–0 victory against Latvia in UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship qualification. Bentley made five appearances to help England qualify for the tournament.

Personal life

While playing for Manchester United, she enrolled onto the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Business course at Wigan and Leigh College.

Bentley is in a relationship with fellow women's footballer and England youth teammate Katie Robinson.

Career statistics

As of match played 8 December 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Manchester City 2017–18 WSL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Manchester United 2018–19 Championship 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2019–20 FA WSL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2020–21 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
Total 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0
Sheffield United (loan) 2018–19 Championship 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
Blackburn Rovers (loan) 2020–21 Championship 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
Bristol City 2021–22 Championship 19 0 2 0 1 0 22 0
2022–23 22 0 3 0 0 0 25 0
2023–24 FA WSL 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
2024-25 Championship 9 0 1 0 0 0 10 0
Total 55 0 6 0 1 0 62 0
Career total 66 0 6 0 1 0 73 0
  1. Includes the Women's FA Cup
  2. Includes the WSL Cup/Women's League Cup

Honours

Bentley holding the Championship trophy after winning the 2018–19 season with Manchester United.

Manchester United

Bristol City

Individual

  • FA Women's Championship: Golden Glove Winner (Best Goalkeeper) 2022-23
  • Bristol City Womens Young Player Of The Year Award - 2021/22
  • Bristol City Womens Players Player Of The Year Award - 2022/23

References

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External links

Bristol City W.F.C. – current squad
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