Lucy Critchell

**Last statistical update: 20:46, 10 September 2023 (UTC)**

**Lucy Critchell** is a footballer who played for **Hashtag United** (women).

Hutton
Across the back end of 2017–18, Critchell began featuring for Eastern Region League - Division One side Hutton. She was substituted on in a five-goal victory over Hertford Town on 28 January, in a match that sister Hayley also played in. Her first goal arrived on 11 March against Cambridge United Reserves, which she followed by netting her second goal just over a month later on 15 April versus Histon. Hutton won the Essex Trophy in her time with the club, as she featured in the final win over Silver End United.

Jones College Bobcats
In 2019, Critchell appeared for the Jones College Bobcats. She debuted with a 60-minute showing away at Hinds Community College on 22 August 2019. A further 15 appearances arrived between then and the middle of October, which preceded the defender notching two assists in a 6–1 victory over the Southwest Mississippi Community College on 17 October. She then scored in back-to-back matches, netting goals for the *Bobcats* against Pearl River Community College and East Central Community College. Her final appearance came on 28 October versus Holmes Community College.

West Alabama Tigers
2021 saw Critchell play for the West Alabama Tigers. She made her bow in a 4–0 win at home to Union University on 21 February. A total of 8 matches came in the first of two seasons with the team, in her fifth match she got an assist for Kaylah Butterworth in a 1–1 draw with the University of Alabama in Huntsville. In her second season there, Critchell participated in 17 fixtures; grabbing one assist against Lee University on 29 October.

### HTU

2022–23
On 17 August 2022, Critchell officially joined HTU. She had already appeared in pre-season friendlies with West Ham United XI and Oxford United across August. Her competitive debut for *The Tags* came in the National League - Division One South East on 21 August as the club were held to a goalless draw by AFC Wimbledon. 7 more appearances came her way in all competitions as HTU secured promotion as champions. Upon the season's completion, having rejoined Hutton since February 2023, Critchell was announced as released as manager Jason Stephens opinioned that the club had found alternative players that had "more of [the] skill set" required.

### Post-HTU

Hutton (return)
Critchell returned to Hutton of the Eastern Region League - Division One South midway through 2022–23. She would net 3 goals in her opening 3 games back, having converted past Billericay Town Development, Wootton Blue Cross (cup) and Wodson Park. 6 more goals arrived, which included braces over East Bergholt United and Wodson Park.

## Personal Life

Critchell attended Hall Mead School, Jones County Junior College and the University of West Alabama. Daughter of Peter (a retired firefighter of 30 years) and Nicola Critchell, sister Hayley is a footballer; having also played for Hutton.

## HTU Statistics

Breakdown

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

Appearances (10)
Hashtag United  v  West Ham United XI

Oxford United  v  Hashtag United

AFC Wimbledon  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag United  v  Wymondham Town

Cambridge City  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag United  v  Ashford Town

Hashtag United  v  Chesham United

Bedford  v  Hashtag United

Colney Heath  v  Hashtag United

Hounslow  v  Hashtag United

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 "Lucy Critchell - Women's Soccer" .
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "NEW PLAYER ALERT!" , 17 August 2022.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 "Hayley Critchell player stats" .
4. ↑ "Hutton Edge Silver End to Win Women's Trophy" , 10 April 2018.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 "Lucy Critchell - Women's Soccer" .
6. ↑ "NEW LEAGUE, NEW TEAM?? Hashtag United 23/24 Women's Squad Update" , 18 August 2023.
7. ↑ "Deputy Assistant Commissioner Peter Critchell retires after 30 years of exemplary service" , 4 July 2019.
8. ↑ "Hayley Critchell player stats" .