Oisín Gallagher (born 2 December 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Peterborough Sports on loan from EFL League One club Lincoln City. Born in Northern Ireland, he represents the Republic of Ireland national under-19 team.

Oisín Gallagher
Personal information
Full name Oisín Jack Gallagher[1]
Date of birth (2004-12-02) 2 December 2004 (age 19)[2]
Place of birth Derry, Northern Ireland
Position(s) Central midfielder
Team information
Current team
Peterborough Sports
(on loan from Lincoln City)
Number 16
Youth career
0000 Derry City
0000–2021 Lincoln City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Lincoln City 1 (0)
2023Barwell (loan) 12 (2)
2023Peterborough Sports (loan) 11 (1)
2024Drogheda United (loan) 18 (1)
2024–Peterborough Sports (loan) 13 (0)
International career
2021–2023 Republic of Ireland U19 8 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:49, 7 November 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15:21, 29 March 2023 (UTC)

Club career

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Lincoln City

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Gallagher signed his first professional contract with Lincoln City on 3 December 2021.[3] He made his Lincoln City debut against Barnsley in the EFL Trophy on 30 August 2022.[4] He signed a new long-term contract on 1 February 2023.[5] He made his senior league debut against Blackpool on 1 January 2024.[6]

Loans

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On 4 February 2023, he joined Barwell on a youth loan alongside team mate Julian Donnery.[7] On 13 October 2023, Gallagher joined Peterborough Sports on loan until January.[8] On 15 January 2023, Gallagher was loaned out to League of Ireland Premier Division side Drogheda United with teammate Hayden Cann.[9] On 9 August, Gallagher rejoined Peterborough Sports on a season-long loan.[10]

Career statistics

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As of match played on 5 November 2024
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Lincoln City 2022–23[11] League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 2[a] 0 2 0
2023–24[12] League One 1 0 0 0 1 0 2[a] 0 4 0
2024–25[13] League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 2[a] 0 2 0
Total 1 0 0 0 1 0 6 0 8 0
Barwell (loan) 2022–23[11] Southern Football League 12 2 0 0 0 0 12 2
Peterborough Sports (loan) 2023–24[12] National League North 11 1 0 0 2[b] 0 13 1
Drogheda United (loan) 2024[12] LOI Premier Division 18 1 0 0 2[c] 0 20 1
Peterborough Sports (loan) 2024–25[13] National League North 13 0 2 0 0 0 15 0
Career total 55 4 2 0 1 0 10 0 68 4
  1. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  3. ^ Appearance(s) in Leinster Senior Cup

References

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  1. ^ "EFL Professional Retain List 2021-22" (PDF). English Football League. p. 58. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  2. ^ "O. Gallagher". Soccerway. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  3. ^ "Pro deal for Oisin". Lincoln City FC. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Barnsley 0 Imps 3". Lincoln City FC. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  5. ^ "Gallagher signs new long-term contract". Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  6. ^ "Blackpool 2 Imps 0". Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  7. ^ "Imps U18 5 Huddersfield U18 4". Lincoln City FC. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
  8. ^ "Gallagher joins Peterborough Sports on loan". Lincoln City FC. 13 October 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  9. ^ "Cann and Gallagher join on loan – Drogheda".
  10. ^ "Gallager joins Peterborough Sports". Lincoln City FC. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  11. ^ a b "Games played by Oisin Gallagher in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  12. ^ a b c "Games played by Oisin Gallagher in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  13. ^ a b "Games played by Oisin Gallagher in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 August 2021.