Town on 9 February 2013; assistant manager Shaun Taylor later claimed Leadbitter's performance was "probably his best game for the club." The right-back retained his place for the 3–1 loss to Rotherham United on 12 February and went on to make 11 more appearances before his release in May 2012. Hereford United On 1 August 2013, Leadbitter signed a one-year deal with Hereford. The right-back made his debut for Hereford on the opening day of the season against Braintree Town on 10 August, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–1 draw. He made a good start to his Hereford career, quickly establishing himself as a first-team regular, and by October a Sky Sports publication claimed that "a number of clubs from the Football League have been keeping tabs on Daniel...he is really flourishing under the management of Martin Foyle." Bristol Rovers Leadbitter joined relegated Conference Premier side Bristol Rovers prior to the 2014–15 season. He scored his first professional goal on 13 September 2014 in a 2–3 away win at Lincoln. The team went on to miss out on the Conference Premier league title on the final day by 1 point but earned promotion via the playoffs, triumphing on penalties against Grimsby Town, securing a return to the football league at the first time of asking. He was offered a new contract by Bristol Rovers at the end of the 2017–18 season. On 8 May 2019, Leadbitter was announced to be one of 9 players who wouldn't be retained at the end of their contracts bringing his five-season spell at the club, during which he gained two promotions to an end. Newport County On 20 June 2019, Leadbitter joined Newport County on a two-year contract. He made his debut for Newport on 13 August 2019 in the starting line up for the EFL Cup first round win against Gillingham. On 4 June 2021 it was announced that he would leave Newport County at the end of the season, following the expiry of his contract. Yeovil Town loan On 4 September 2020, Leadbitter joined National League side Yeovil Town on loan until the end of the 2020–21 season. On 18 January 2021, Leadbitter's loan was terminated early and he returned to Newport having made 12 appearances for Yeovil. Gloucester City On 2 February 2021, Leadbitter signed for National League North side Gloucester City on loan until the end of the