Layton Nicholls joined the club from Liverpool, becoming one of two goalkeepers to step up into the Under-18s as scholars ahead of the 2025/26 season.

A lively presence around the Robert Rowan Performance Centre, Nicholls impressed on trial before joining in 2025. 

Nicholls is a goalkeeper who is comfortable with the ball at his feet and is developing into a reliable shot-stopper. 

He began his footballing journey as a centre-back during the foundation phase and has since transitioned into being a goalkeeper, explaining why his key strengths lie in his distribution and ball-playing ability.