Finlay Patric Armstrong (born 5 March 2003) is an English footballer who plays as a full back for League of Ireland Premier Division club Waterford.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Finlay Patric Armstrong[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 5 March 2003[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Liverpool, England | ||
| Position | Full back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Waterford | ||
| Number | 12 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2015 | Venny Boyz | ||
| 2015–2023 | Burnley | ||
| 2023–2024 | Fleetwood Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Burnley | 0 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | → FC United of Manchester (loan) | 18 | (1) |
| 2023 | → Curzon Ashton (loan) | 19 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Fleetwood Town | 3 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | → Rochdale (loan) | 13 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | Rochdale | 12 | (0) |
| 2025 | → King's Lynn Town (loan) | 10 | (0) |
| 2025– | Waterford | 2 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13:49, 2 October 2025 (UTC) | |||
Career
editEarly career
editBorn in Liverpool, Armstrong started his career, for non League club Venny Boyz,[3] then joined the academy of Burnley at under-13s level, progressing through the ranks to sign a professional one-year contract in July 2022.[4] Prior to signing his contract while under scholarship, he spent time on loan with Padiham and Clitheroe.[5] During the 2022–23 season, he was loaned out to FC United of Manchester and Curzon Ashton.[6]
Fleetwood Town
editOn 30 June 2023, Armstrong joined League One club Fleetwood Town on a one-year deal, joining the club's development squad.[7] He made his debut for the club on 5 September 2023, featuring as a first-half substitute in an EFL Trophy victory over Tranmere Rovers.[8] In December 2023, he joined National League club Rochdale on a one-month loan deal.[9] He was released by Fleetwood at the end of the 2023–24 season.[10]
Rochdale
editOn 6 June 2024, Armstrong agreed to return to Rochdale on a permanent two-year deal upon the expiration of his contract with Fleetwood.[11]
On 24 January 2025, Armstrong joined National League North side King's Lynn Town on an initial one-month loan deal.[12]
Waterford
editOn 8 July 2025, Armstrong signed an 18 month contract with League of Ireland Premier Division club Waterford.[13]
Personal life
editArmstrong is the older brother of Everton midfielder Harrison Armstrong.[14]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played on 3 August 2025
| Club | Season | League | National Cup[a] | League Cup[b] | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Burnley | 2022–23 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC United of Manchester (loan) | 2022–23[15] | NPL Premier Division | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 2[c] | 0 | 20 | 1 | |
| Curzon Ashton (loan) | 2022–23[2] | National League North | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | |
| Fleetwood Town | 2023–24[16] | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[d] | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rochdale (loan) | 2023–24[2] | National League | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | |
| Rochdale | 2024–25[2] | National League | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| King's Lynn Town (loan) | 2024–25[2] | National League North | 10 | 0 | — | — | — | 10 | 0 | |||
| Waterford | 2025[2] | LOI Premier Division | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2026[2] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 74 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 82 | 1 | ||
- ↑ Includes FA Cup & FAI Cup
- ↑ Includes EFL Cup & National League Cup
- ↑ One appearance in FA Trophy, one appearance in Manchester Premier Cup
- ↑ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
References
edit- ↑ "SQUAD LIST 2023/24 & U21 REGISTERED CONTRACT PLAYERS" (PDF). English Football League. 7 September 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Finlay Armstrong at Soccerway. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ↑ "In the Under-10s Championship, second-placed Venny Boyz were well worth the three points against Mags Madrid, courtesy of goals from Ian Pritchard and Jack Tyrer. The gloss was taken off the win, though, by a serious injury to the outstanding Finlay Armstrong, whose broken arm means he will play no further part in the Boyz' season". www.Liverpool Echo. 24 September 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ↑ "ACADEMY DUO SIGN FIRST PROFESSIONAL DEALS". www.burnleyfootballclub.com. 11 July 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ↑ @ClitheroeFC (30 November 2019). "✍🏻 NEW SIGNINGS: The #Blues are delighted to announce the signing of Left back Finlay Armstrong on loan from @BurnleyOfficial and Centre back Tom Stead from @chorleyfc. Please give both a warm welcome to Shawbridge! #COYB #YourTownYourClub" (Tweet). Retrieved 17 January 2024 – via Twitter.
- ↑ "ARMSTRONG HEADS OUT ON LOAN". www.burnleyfootballclub.com. 24 September 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ↑ "Full-back Finlay Armstrong added to Lawlor's Development Squad". www.fleetwoodtownfc.com. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ↑ "Report: Town pick up their first win of the season against Tranmere". www.fleetwoodtownfc.com. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ↑ "Armstrong Signs On Loan". www.rochdaleafc.co.uk. 23 December 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ↑ "Retained List: Development Squad and Under-18s". www.fleetwoodtownfc.com. 16 May 2024. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ↑ "Finlay Armstrong Returns". www.rochdaleafc.co.uk. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ↑ "NEWS: Finlay Armstrong joins the Linnets!". www.kltown.co.uk. 24 January 2025. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
- ↑ FC, Waterford (8 July 2025). "Welcome to Waterford FC, Finlay Armstrong!".
- ↑ "Harrison Armstrong: Everton 24/7" (video). youtube.com. Everton F.C. 29 January 2026.
- ↑ "FC United of Manchester – Appearances – Finlay Armstrong – 2022-2023". www.footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ↑ "Games played by Finlay Armstrong in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 January 2024.