Archibald William Clayton Bayes (25 April 1896 – 1980) was an English football goalkeeper. He was born in Bedford and played for England at amateur level. Bayes began his football career with Ilford who he joined after leaving the RAF. He left Ilford to join Torquay United while Torquay were still a non-league club. He remained at Plainmoor as Torquay progressed into the football league, but missed out on playing in Torquay's first ever game in the football league after an injury in training, Laurie Millsom taking his place.