Finn Anthony Delap (born 10 June 2005) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Buxton FC on loan from EFL League One club Burton Albion.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Finn Anthony Delap[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 10 June 2005[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Burton Albion | ||
| Number | 26 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2021 | Derby County | ||
| 2021–2022 | Burton Albion | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Burton Albion | 2 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | → Ilkeston Town (loan) | 24 | (1) |
| 2023–2024 | → Mickleover (loan) | 23 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Woking (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:30, 1 April 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
editDelap joined the Burton Albion academy following his release from Derby County, signing a scholarship in July 2021.[3] He spent time on loan with Southern League Premier Division Central club Ilkeston Town in the 2022–23 season,[4] signing a new contract upon his return to Burton.[5]
In August 2023, Delap joined Mickleover, returning to the club in February 2024, where he signed a new one-year deal.[6][7] On 10 February 2024, he made his senior debut for the club, coming off of the bench in a victory away at Bristol Rovers.[8] On 12 March 2024, he joined National League side, Woking on loan for the remainder of the campaign.[9] Delap joined Buxton FC on loan from Burton Albion in September 2024.
Personal life
editDelap is the son of former professional footballer Rory Delap, who represented the Republic of Ireland national team.[10] His brother is Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap.
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 1 April 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Burton Albion | 2022–23 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023–24[11] | League One | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Ilkeston Town (loan) | 2022–23[12] | Southern League Premier Division Central | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 24 | 1 | |
| Mickleover (loan) | 2023–24[12] | Southern League Premier Division Central | 23 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | 4[a] | 0 | 30 | 1 | |
| Woking (loan) | 2023–24[11] | National League | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 51 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 58 | 2 | ||
References
edit- ^ "SQUAD LIST 2023/24 & U21 REGISTERED CONTRACT PLAYERS" (PDF). English Football League. 7 September 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ Finn Delap at Soccerway. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "SEVEN NEW SCHOLARS JOIN BURTON ALBION'S YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SIDE". www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "Delap Becomes a Loan Robin". southern-football-league.co.uk. 13 October 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "NEW CONTRACTS FOR YOUNG BREWERS TRIO". www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "ACADEMY GRADUATES TOM HEWLETT AND FINN DELAP HEAD OUT ON LOAN". www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "CONTRACT & LOANS UPDATE: FINN DELAP SIGNS NEW DEAL". www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "Bristol Rovers 1–2 Burton Albion". BBC Sport. 10 February 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ Bewsey, William (12 March 2024). "Delap Joins On Loan". Woking F.C. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ Colman, Jon (4 August 2023). "Teenage son of Carlisle United star makes loan move". News and Star. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Games played by Finn Delap in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Finn Delap | Player Profile - Aylesbury United Archive". www.aylesburyunitedarchive.com. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
