Stef Paci

**Last statistical update: 18:35, 30 March 2023 (UTC)**

**Stefania Paci** is a footballer who played for **Hashtag United** (women).

Having started playing football at around the age of 13, Paci soon signed with the West Ham United academy. Whilst attending the University of Brighton, she appeared for their football team. She would also feature for Colchester United's centre of excellence.

Eastbourne Town
Across 2017–18 and 2018–19, Paci played for Eastbourne Town in the London & South East Regional - Premier Division. She debuted as a substitute in the league against Aylesford on 20 August 2017, in a fixture that was abandoned following an injury to *The Town* goalkeeper Elleah Fenner. Her first start arrived versus Carshalton Athletic on 27 August, prior to scoring for the first time on 17 September in a 5–2 victory over Aylesford. After 9 appearances in the first campaign, the midfielder appeared just once in the succeeding season - a 4–1 defeat at London Kent Football United on 7 October 2018.

Crystal Palace
Paci spent the 2019–20 campaign in the Greater London League - Division One with Crystal Palace Development. After remaining on the bench for a 15 September encounter with Dulwich Hamlet Reserves, the midfielder came on as a substitute on 13 October against Walton Casuals before starting for the opening time on 20 October in a cup fixture versus Victoire. Paci concluded the season with 13 appearances, notably captaining the side towards the end of the campaign.

### HTU

2020–21
On 6 July 2020, Paci was announced as a new signing by Jason Stephens' HTU. She would immediately feature across pre-season, notably coming off the bench versus Sporting Khalsa on 16 August and Haringey Borough on 23 August. After appearing as an unused substitute for National League - Division One South East encounters against Ipswich Town on 20 September and Billericay Town on 30 September, Paci made her competitive bow for *The Tags* in a 13 December 6–0 win over Cambridge City - which would be her final match (also as a substitute) before the season's COVID-19 pandemic-enforced curtailment. Prior to that, Paci played thrice and netted a hat-trick (versus Norwich City Reserves) for their development team. She would depart during off-season.

### Post-HTU

London Bees
On 18 September 2021, Paci completed a move to National League - Premier Division, Southern Division side London Bees. She debuted competitively on 19 September, replacing Danielle Puddefoot after 70 minutes of a 5–1 home loss in the league to Crawley Wasps. Her first start for *The Bees* occurred against the same opponents on 14 November in the FA Cup first round, having previously come off the bench in matches with Southampton, Ipswich Town, Milton Keynes Dons, Gillingham and Oxford United across September and October. Paci featured further across December and January versus Portsmouth and Hounslow, prior to departing the club in early 2022.

Stevenage
On 1 March 2022, Stevenage of the National League - Division One South East revealed the arrival of Paci. She had already appeared competitively for *The Boro* on 27 February, as she started a one-goal league defeat at Wadham Lodge to London Seaward. Overall, Paci would participate 6 times in all competitions - including against HTU on 27 March - as they club suffered relegation at the campaign's conclusion. She would start the succeeding 2022–23 with Stevenage, though left early on having only appeared once at senior level (on 6 September against Colney Heath) and twice for their development squad (versus Cambridge City Reserves in September and Queens Park Rangers Reserves in October.

In mid-October, Paci headed on a dual registration deal to Peterborough United. On 6 December, the midfielder's permanent exit was confirmed by Stevenage , having won the County Cup during her time there.

Peterborough United
Peterborough United unveiled Paci as their new player via dual registration on 12 October 2022. She featured for the first time for *The Posh* hours later as she started an eventual 1–1 draw at home to Northampton Town in the National League - Division One, Division One Midlands. A second appearance followed on 6 November versus Wem Town in the FA WNL Plate first round, which turned out to be her final game for the club.

Millwall
4 January 2023 saw Paci officially join London & South East Regional - Premier Division club Millwall; having finalised the move in the preceding month. Prior to appearing for the first time competitively, the midfielder picked up an injury in training that kept her out of action for a few months.

## Personal Life

Paci holds Italian heritage, though was born and raised in England. She attended the University of Brighton (2016–2020), prior to working as a PE teacher at William Edwards School (2020–2022). Paci has also played futsal. In 2021, the midfielder took part in BT Sport's *Ultimate Goal* television show.

## HTU Statistics

Breakdown

'*Other Cups' includes competitions like the FA Trophy, the FA Vase and friendly tournaments. See also: HTUwiki:DataIssues.*

Appearances (3)
Sporting Khalsa  v  Hashtag United

Haringey Borough  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag United  v  Cambridge City

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 "Stefania Paci player stats" .
2. ↑ "Joining us from @cpfc\_w is 22 year old @stefpaci\_ who tells us she managed to run the London Marathon last year...note to the gaffer" , 6 July 2020.
3. ↑ "Everyone at SFCW would like to wish @stefpaci\_ a very happy birthday" , 19 October 2022.
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Stef Paci Millwall Lioness & The Sponsor - Sponsor Dean Wilson Funeral Directors. 150323" , 15 March 2023.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "𝙈𝙞𝙙𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤… 🤝 Welcome to the Lionesses, @stefpaci\_" , 4 January 2023.
6. ↑ "STEF PACI WITH A SCREAMER STRAIGHT FROM THE CORNER NAH WOW" , 4 October 2017.
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Stef Paci Signs!" , 18 September 2021.
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 "Stefania Paci player stats" .
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 "Stefania Paci player stats" .
10. ↑ "NEW SIGNINGS ALERT!" , 6 July 2020.
11. ↑ "𝙒𝙚’𝙫𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙧 … 𝙋𝙖𝙘𝙞 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙨!!" , 1 March 2022.
12. ↑ "Stefania Paci player stats" .
13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "We are delighted to announce the dual-signing of midfielder @stefpaci\_ from @StevenageFCW" , 12 October 2022.
14. ↑ "𝙁𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡 … SFCW can confirm that @stefpaci\_ has left the club" , 6 December 2022.
15. ↑ "3 weeks ago, I got injured during a training session. After receiving MRI results, it looks like il be out for a little while. Gutted but il be back stronger" , 15 February 2023.
16. ↑ "Stef Paci" .
17. ↑ "Eastbourne’s men’s football club would like to give a massive shout out to @UOBRIGHTONWFC superstar @stefpaci\_x . For being called up to the England University Sports Futsal Squad" , 28 December 2017.
18. ↑ "London Bees duo star in BT Sport documentary" , 4 November 2021.