Sam Dalby

Leyton Orient

Dalby made his debut for Leyton Orient in the 3–1 win over Stevenage in the EFL Trophy on 30 August 2016, coming on as a substitute for Jordan Bowery. He became one of the youngest Orient players in the club's history, aged 16 years and 226 days. After scoring 11 goals in 19 appearances for Orient's U18 side, Dalby signed a professional contract with the club in December 2016. He made his league debut as a second-half substitute for Robbie Weir in the 1–0 defeat at Wycombe Wanderers on 17 December 2016. Dalby made his full debut in the Leyton Orient starting eleven against Crawley Town in League Two on 26 December 2016, also scoring the first goal in the 3–2 win. After impressing in his debut season at Orient, he went on trial at Premier League side Crystal Palace in the summer of 2017.

Leeds United

On 23 January 2018, Dalby was signed by EFL Championship side Leeds United for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half-year contract. On 19 March, Dalby impressed for Leeds United Under-23s in a victory against Ipswich, with it being described as a 'coming of age performance', after scoring his 4th goal in 6 games for the squad. On 3 March 2018, Dalby was named in Leeds' first team for their travelling squad for the EFL Championship game against Fulham at Craven Cottage, however he was not named amongst the substitutes. On 8 May, he was named in Leeds' first team squad by head coach Paul Heckingbottom for their post season friendlies tour to…

Dalby's style of play has been likened to English striker Harry Kane, due to his stature, finishing and hold up play. He was described as a special talent, with former Orient teammate James Dayton describing him 'He's left-footed, has a lovely touch and he's very aware of space. He is very natural at taking the ball into space and away from pressure'.

As of match played 20 September 2026

Wrexham

National League: 2022–23 EFL League Two runner-up: 2023–24 Bolton Wanderers

EFL League One play-offs: 2026