# Billy Cracknell

William David Cracknell (born 19 January 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Southern League Premier Division Central club Bishop's Stortford.

## Career

Born in Brentwood, Essex, Cracknell joined Maldon & Tiptree on a work experience loan towards the end of the 2018–19 season. He made one appearance as a substitute in the Isthmian League North Division.
During the 2019–20 season, Cracknell scored twice in 32 appearances for Maldon & Tiptree. He also made appearances during the 2020–21 campaign for them.
On 29 September 2020, Cracknell was named on the first-team bench for the first time during Colchester's EFL Trophy match against West Ham United under-21s.
He made his professional debut on 2 March 2021, coming on as a late substitute for Frank Nouble during Colchester's 2–1 League Two win against Carlisle United.
He signed his first professional contract with Colchester on 4 June 2021, agreeing a one-year deal.
On 12 August 2021, he joined National League South side Concord Rangers on loan until January 2022. He made his debut on 30 August in Concord's 2–1 defeat at Welling United.
On 26 November 2021, Isthmian League Premier Division side Bishop's Stortford signed Crackell in a month-long loan deal. He made his debut in their 5–1 FA Trophy win over Leiston on 27 November.
At the end of the 2022–23 season, Cracknell was released by Colchester United. Following his release, he returned to newly promoted National League North club Bishop's Stortford on a permanent basis.

## Career statistics

    As of end of 2022–23 season
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | National Cup | National Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Colchester United | 2018–19 | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colchester United | 2019–20 | League Two | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colchester United | 2020–21 | League Two | 1 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Colchester United | 2021–22 | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colchester United | Total | Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Maldon & Tiptree (loan) | 2018–19 | Isthmian League North Division | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Maldon & Tiptree (loan) | 2019–20 | Isthmian League North Division | 18 | 1 | 6 | 0 | – | – | 12 | 1 | 36 | 2 |
| Maldon & Tiptree (loan) | 2020–21 | Isthmian League North Division | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | – | – | 3 | 1 | 11 | 2 |
| Maldon & Tiptree (loan) | Total | Total | 22 | 1 | 11 | 1 | – | – | 15 | 2 | 48 | 4 |
| Concord Rangers (loan) | 2021–22 | National League South | 2 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 0 |
| Bishop's Stortford (loan) | 2021–22 | Isthmian League Premier Division | 22 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 2 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Cheshunt (loan) | 2022–23 | National League South | 30 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 33 | 1 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 77 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 113 | 6 |
* ↑ Six appearances and one goal in Alan Turvey Trophy, four appearances in FA Trophy and two appearances in Essex Senior Cup
* ↑ Three appearances and one goal in FA Trophy
* ↑ One appearance in FA Trophy, one appearance and one goal in Isthmian League Premier Division play-offs
* ↑ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy