Danny Stephen Bailey (born 21 May 1964) is an English retired professional footballer.

He began his career as an apprentice with AFC Bournemouth, turning professional and making his league debut in the 1980–81 season.

He subsequently joined Wealdstone from Wembley and in August 1989, returned to league football with Exeter City, again on a free transfer.

His career took off, quickly establishing himself in the side, and after 64 league games, in which he scored two goals, he moved to Reading in December 1990 for a fee of £50,000 as the first signing under new owner John Madejski.

Still unable to break back into the Reading line-up, he returned to Exeter City on a free transfer in December 1992, and quickly re-established himself at St. James Park.