Confirmed on the evidence: Confirmed by a Tier 1-2 source (Bristol City FC).
Seb Naylor to Yeovil Town
Last update: 11 days ago
Status and verdict
Confirmed
Closed rumours are no longer scored: the status is final.
Yeovil Town have secured Seb Naylor on loan from Bristol City until 3 January, with both clubs confirming the deal on 23 October. The midfielder drops into the National League for regular first-team minutes after limited opportunities at Ashton Gate.
First reported by Bristol Post
4 articles · 1 independent source · official confirmation
What we know
Yeovil Town have secured Seb Naylor on loan from Bristol City until 3 January, with both clubs confirming the deal on 23 October. The midfielder drops into the National League for regular first-team minutes after limited opportunities at Ashton Gate.
The announcement came simultaneously from Yeovil Town and Bristol City FC on 23 October, with AOL also carrying the story. All three outlets agree on the January deadline and none mention an option to buy.
Key findings
- First report: 23 Oct 2026, Yeovil Town.
- 3 independent sources behind it (Yeovil Town, Bristol City FC, Bristol Post); 1 other outlet only repeats earlier reporting.
- Best-rated independent source: Yeovil Town.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: agreement.
- No source denies the move.
- Latest evidence: 11 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil Town 23/10/2026 | Tier 1 · Primary | Seb Naylor joins Yeovil Town on loan from Bristol City. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| Bristol City FC 23/10/2026 | Tier 1 · Primary | Seb Naylor joins Yeovil Town on loan until January. Stage: agreement | No history yet | Original source |
| Bristol Post Local press · Bristol City 23/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Bristol City confirm Seb Naylor loan move to Yeovil Town for senior experience. Stage: negotiation | No history yet | Original source |
| AOL 23/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Yeovil Town signed Seb Naylor on loan from Bristol City until 3 January. Stage: agreement | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
Timeline
- 23 Oct 2026 · Yeovil TownSeb Naylor joins Yeovil Town on loan from Bristol City.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 23 Oct 2026 · Bristol City FCSeb Naylor joins Yeovil Town on loan until January.
First-hand report. Stage: agreement
- 23 Oct 2026 · AOLYeovil Town signed Seb Naylor on loan from Bristol City until 3 January.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: agreement
- 23 Oct 2026 · Bristol PostBristol City confirm Seb Naylor loan move to Yeovil Town for senior experience.
First-hand report. Stage: negotiation
Does Yeovil Town need him?
Left-Back: the full-backs Yeovil Town already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current full-backs (2)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jones | Left-Back | 24 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Archie Davies | Right-Back | 28 | 30 Jun 2028 |
Recent signings in this position
- Archie Davies (Right-Back)2026/27 · free from Carlisle United
- Ryan Jones (Left-Back)2025/26 · from Aldershot Town · fee undisclosed
- Michee Efete (Right-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · from Without ClubWithout Club · fee undisclosed
- George Nurse (Left-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · on loan from Shrewsbury Town
- Byron Pendleton (Right-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · on loan from Birmingham City U21
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 23 Oct 2026
- Latest report
- 23 Oct 2026 (10 days ago)
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- March 2027
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Inside the last six months of his contract: he can agree a pre-contract with a club abroad and leave for free.
Player profile
- Full name
- Sebastian Jacob Naylor
- Age
- 21
- Agent
- THE·TEAM
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