# Ashley Harris

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**Ashley Grant Harris** (born 9 December 1993) is an English [footballer](/source/Association_football) who plays for as [forward](/source/Forward_(association_football)).

## Early life

Harris was born in [Waterlooville](/source/Waterlooville), Hampshire and attended [Purbrook Junior School](/source/Purbrook_Junior_School).[4]

## Club career

### Portsmouth

Harris started his career with Portsmouth and signed two-year scholarship in July 2010.[5] He progressed through [reserve and academy](/source/Portsmouth_F.C._Reserves_and_Academy) sides and made his senior competitive debut on 20 March 2012 as a substitute for [David Norris](/source/David_Norris_(footballer)) and nearly scored in a 4–1 victory against [Birmingham City](/source/Birmingham_City_F.C.) in a [Championship](/source/EFL_Championship) fixture.[6][7]

His second appearance was also as a substitute, he came on for [Luke Varney](/source/Luke_Varney) in the 46th minute in a 4–3 victory over [Doncaster Rovers](/source/Doncaster_Rovers_F.C.), a result which relegated Doncaster.[8] Harris got his first competitive start against [Derby County](/source/Derby_County_F.C.), with Portsmouth relegated following the result.[9]

Harris signed a two-year professional contract at Portsmouth in July 2012.[10] He scored his first goal for the club on 25 August 2012, in a 4–2 defeat to [Carlisle United](/source/Carlisle_United_F.C.).[11] He then scored the opening goal of the game against Crawley, Portsmouth went on to win 3–0.

On 12 September 2013, Harris was loaned to [Havant & Waterlooville](/source/Havant_%26_Waterlooville_F.C.).[12] A month later, he joined [Chelmsford City](/source/Chelmsford_City_F.C.) in the same predicament.[13]

On 4 March 2014, Harris joined [Bognor Regis Town](/source/Bognor_Regis_Town_F.C.) on a one-month loan.[14] On 9 May 2014, he was released by Pompey along with 8 other players.

On 10 October 2014, Harris signed with Conference South side [Gosport Borough](/source/Gosport_Borough_F.C.) until the end of the season. On 14 November Harris dual signed with [Horndean](/source/Horndean_F.C.)[15] He scored 3 goals for Horndean in a 5–2 win over Fareham Town FC in the Wessex League Cup.[16]

In 2016, Harris signed for [Moneyfields](/source/Moneyfields_F.C.) in the [Wessex Football League](/source/Wessex_Football_League).[17]

In September 2021, Harris joined [AFC Portchester](/source/A.F.C._Portchester).[18]

After a period out of the game, Harris signed for [Southern Combination Football League](/source/Southern_Combination_Football_League) side [Bosham](/source/Bosham_F.C.), in the summer of 2023 - where he scored 20 goals in all competitions.[19]

In September 2024, Harris joined [Infinity](/source/Infinity_F.C.) early in the season after a brief spell back with [AFC Portchester](/source/A.F.C._Portchester).[20]

## Career statistics

.[21]

Club Season League Cup League Cup Other ! colspan="2"|Total Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Portsmouth 2011–12 5 0 0 0 — — 5 0 2012–13 26 3 0 0 1 0 2 0 29 3 2013–14 1 0 0 0 0 0 — 1 0 Subtotal 32 3 0 0 1 0 2 0 35 3 Havant and Waterlooville (loan) 2013–14 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 Subtotal 2 0 0 0 0 0 — 2 0 Chelmsford City (loan) 2013–14 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 Subtotal 3 0 0 0 0 0 — 3 0 Bognor Regis (loan) 2013–14 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 Subtotal 6 0 0 0 0 0 — 6 0 Gosport Borough 2014–15 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 Subtotal 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 Horndean 2014–15 2 3 0 0 0 0 2 3 4 6 Subtotal 2 3 0 0 0 0 2 3 4 6 Moneyfields 2016–17 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 1 Subtotal 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 1 Bosham 2023-24 20 18 3 2 0 0 0 0 23 20 Subtotal 20 18 3 2 0 0 0 0 23 20 Career total 80 25 3 2 1 0 5 3 89 30

- a. Includes other competitive competitions, including the [Football League Trophy](/source/Football_League_Trophy).

## References

1. ["Professional Retain List & Free Transfers"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140802074454/http://www.football-league.co.uk/staticFiles/4e/bd/0%2C%2C10794~179534%2C00.pdf). [The Football League](/source/The_Football_League). Archived from [the original](http://www.football-league.co.uk/staticFiles/4e/bd/0,,10794~179534,00.pdf) on 2 August 2014. Retrieved 4 September 2013.

1. *Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013*. 43rd ed. London: [Headline](/source/Headline_Publishing_Group). 2012. p. 514. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.

1. ["Ashley Harris Profile"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120402215030/http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/player/first-team/Ashley-17.aspx). *portsmouthfc.co.uk*. Portsmouth F.C. Archived from [the original](http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/player/first-team/Ashley-17.aspx) on 2 April 2012. Retrieved 3 March 2012.

1. ["Appleton tips Harris for bright Pompey future"](http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/pompey-past/appleton-tips-harris-for-bright-pompey-future-1-3650762). *[The News](/source/The_News_(Portsmouth))*. [Johnston Press](/source/Johnston_Press). 22 March 2012. Retrieved 23 March 2012.

1. ["Pompey unveil new Scholars"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120225005251/http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Pompey-Unveil-New-Scholars-1130.aspx). *portsmouthfc.co.uk*. Portsmouth F.C. 15 July 2010. Archived from [the original](http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Pompey-Unveil-New-Scholars-1130.aspx) on 25 February 2012. Retrieved 20 March 2012.

1. ["Portsmouth came from a goal down to beat 10-man Birmingham City and move to within five points of safety."](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17349229). BBC Sport. 20 March 2012. Retrieved 20 March 2012.

1. ["Pompey 4 Birmingham 1"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120323045654/http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Pompey-4-Birmingham-1-3254.aspx). *portsmouthfc.co.uk*. Portsmouth F.C. 20 March 2012. Archived from [the original](http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Pompey-4-Birmingham-1-3254.aspx) on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 20 March 2012.

1. ["Doncaster 3 Pompey 4"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120416184021/http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Doncaster-3-Pompey-4-3340.aspx). *portsmouthfc.co.uk*. Portsmouth F.C. 14 April 2012. Archived from [the original](http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Doncaster-3-Pompey-4-3340.aspx) on 16 April 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2012.

1. ["Portsmouth 1–2 Derby County"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17711036). BBC Sport. 21 April 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2012.

1. ["Harris signs new deal"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120704231532/http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Harris-Signs-New-Deal-3502.aspx). *portsmouthfc.co.uk*. Portsmouth F.C. 2 July 2012. Archived from [the original](http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Harris-Signs-New-Deal-3502.aspx) on 4 July 2012. Retrieved 2 July 2012.

1. ["Carlisle defeated Portsmouth in a six-goal thriller at Brunton Park."](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19304102). BBC Sport. 25 August 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2012.

1. [Ashley Harris on loan with the Hawks)](http://www.havantandwaterloovillefc.co.uk/news/article/ashley-harris-on-loan-with-the-hawks.html) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20131102022631/http://www.havantandwaterloovillefc.co.uk/news/article/ashley-harris-on-loan-with-the-hawks.html) 2 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine; Havant & Waterlooville FC, 12 September 2013

1. [Pompey duo sign for Chelmsford](http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12040/9001022/pompey-duo-sign-for-chelmsford); Sky Sports, 31 October 2013

1. ["Harris Completes Bognor Switch"](http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/news/article/harris-completes-bognor-switch-1397944.aspx). *Portsmouth FC*. 4 March 2014.

1. "Big news from @Horndean_FC @AshleyHarris09 signs this morning from @GosportBoroFC as a duel signing #UPTHEDEANS". No. 533225508251901952. 14 November 2014.

1. ["The Fareham Town FC website is no longer available"](http://www.clubwebsite.co.uk/farehamtownfc/133328/Matches/report/5702079)

1. ["Pike hoping Carmichael can commit to Borough"](http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/gosport-borough-fc/pike-hoping-carmichael-can-commit-to-borough-1-7488086). Portsmouth News. 22 July 2016. Retrieved 4 October 2016.

1. ["Ex-Portsmouth Championship starlet makes surprise return to football with AFC Portchester"](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/ex-pompey-starlet-makes-surprise-return-to-football-with-afc-portchester-3389172). *portsmouth.co.uk/*. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2025.

1. ["How Bosham have helped ex-Portsmouth championship starlet"](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/how-bosham-have-helped-ex-portsmouth-championship-starlet-finally-rediscover-his-love-for-football-4351954). Portsmouth News. 28 September 2023. Retrieved 28 September 2023.

1. ["Former Hawks and Gosport boss Shaun Gale back in non-league football – in the 10th tier"](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/former-hawks-and-gosport-boss-shaun-gale-back-in-non-league-football-in-the-10th-tier-4771091). *portsmouth.co.uk*. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 10 October 2025.

1. ["A. Harris"](https://int.soccerway.com/players/ashley-harris/231296/). *Soccerway*. Global Sports Media. Retrieved 20 March 2012.

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