[4] The following season, Donley secured a double victory in the Under-17 and Under-18 Premier League Cup, appearing in both finals.
[8] His performances at the start of the 2023–24 PL2 Season saw him named the October Player of the Month, in addition to a nomination for the August award.
[9][10] Donley's senior debut occurred on 3 December 2023 in the 3–3 away draw against Manchester City in the Premier League, when he came on as a substitute for Brennan Johnson in the sixth minute of added time at the end of the second half.
[15] On 8 February 2025, during an FA Cup 4th round tie with English champions and last years runners up Manchester City, Donley opened the scoring in spectacular fashion.
[19][20] Donley has been described as "the new Harry Kane" and as a "left-footed number nine, noted for his tenacity and finishing ability, who can drop off and show a good range of passing".