Introduction
Lewys Twamley joined Southend United in June 2026 after an eye-catching spell with Merthyr Town. A left-footed Welsh midfielder who can operate in advanced and wide areas, he arrives at Roots Hall with senior goals, National League experience and Wales youth international pedigree behind him.
Biography
Born in Cardiff, Twamley spent time in the youth systems at Cardiff City and Newport County before breaking into senior football. His early career included first-team exposure at Newport, loan spells with Salisbury and Pontypridd United, and a productive period with Merthyr Town, where his performances and goal return helped raise his profile.
Career Journey
Newport County
Twamley came through the youth ranks and made his senior debut in the EFL Trophy in 2020 before signing professional terms.
Loan spells
He gained regular senior minutes with Salisbury and Pontypridd United, including a productive spell in Welsh football.
Merthyr Town
Twamley became a major attacking threat from midfield, scoring regularly across two spells with the club.
Yeovil Town
A move to Yeovil gave him National League experience before his return to Merthyr.
Southend United
Twamley signed for Southend United in June 2026 on a two-year contract with a club option for a third year.
Southend United Career
Southend United confirmed Twamley's signing on 28 June 2026, with the midfielder agreeing a two-year contract and a club option for a further year. His arrival adds another creative, left-footed option to Kieron Dyer's squad ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
Playing Style
Twamley is a left-footed midfielder who can influence games from attacking and wide areas. His goal record at Merthyr Town shows he can arrive in dangerous positions, while his background across EFL, Welsh football, National League and National League North environments gives him a varied football education.
Goals From Midfield
Twamley arrives with a strong recent scoring record for a midfielder. That ability to contribute goals from deeper or wider areas could make him a useful attacking weapon for Southend.
Key Career Moments
- Developed with Cardiff City and Newport County
- Made his Newport County senior debut in the EFL Trophy in September 2020
- Signed his first professional contract with Newport County in 2021
- Had loan spells with Salisbury and Pontypridd United
- Scored regularly for Merthyr Town
- Gained National League experience with Yeovil Town
- Named in the National League North Team of the Season for 2025/26
- Signed for Southend United on 28 June 2026
- Agreed a two-year contract with a club option for a third year