# Finlay Armstrong

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Finlay Armstrong Personal information Full name Finlay Patric Armstrong[1] Date of birth (2003-03-05) 5 March 2003 (age 23)[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)

**Finlay Patric Armstrong** (born 5 March 2003) is an English [footballer](/source/Association_football) who plays as a [full back](/source/Defender_(association_football)#Full-back) for [League of Ireland Premier Division](/source/League_of_Ireland_Premier_Division) club [Waterford](/source/Waterford_F.C.).

## Career

### Early career

Born in [Liverpool](/source/Liverpool), Armstrong started his career, for non League club Venny Boyz,[3] then joined the academy of [Burnley](/source/Burnley_F.C.) 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](/source/Padiham_F.C.) and [Clitheroe](/source/Clitheroe_F.C.).[5] During the [2022–23 season](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_Burnley_F.C._season), he was loaned out to [FC United of Manchester](/source/F.C._United_of_Manchester) and [Curzon Ashton](/source/Curzon_Ashton_F.C.).[6]

### Fleetwood Town

On 30 June 2023, Armstrong joined [League One](/source/EFL_League_One) club [Fleetwood Town](/source/Fleetwood_Town_F.C.) 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](/source/EFL_Trophy) victory over [Tranmere Rovers](/source/Tranmere_Rovers_F.C.).[8] In December 2023, he joined [National League](/source/National_League_(division)) club [Rochdale](/source/Rochdale_A.F.C.) on a one-month loan deal.[9] He was released by Fleetwood at the end of the [2023–24 season](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_Fleetwood_Town_F.C._season).[10]

### Rochdale

On 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](/source/King's_Lynn_Town_F.C.) on an initial one-month loan deal.[12]

### Waterford

On 8 July 2025, Armstrong signed an 18 month contract with [League of Ireland Premier Division](/source/League_of_Ireland_Premier_Division) club [Waterford](/source/Waterford_F.C.).[13]

## Personal life

Armstrong is the older brother of [Everton](/source/Everton_F.C.) midfielder [Harrison Armstrong](/source/Harrison_Armstrong_(footballer)).[14]

## Career statistics

- *As of match played on 3 August 2025*

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition 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 Career total 74 1 1 0 3 0 4 0 82 1

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Includes [FA Cup](/source/FA_Cup) & [FAI Cup](/source/FAI_Cup)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** Includes [EFL Cup](/source/EFL_Cup) & [National League Cup](/source/National_League_Cup_(football))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** One appearance in [FA Trophy](/source/FA_Trophy), one appearance in [Manchester Premier Cup](/source/Manchester_Premier_Cup)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-EFT_20-0)** Appearance(s) in [EFL Trophy](/source/EFL_Trophy)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["SQUAD LIST 2023/24 & U21 REGISTERED CONTRACT PLAYERS"](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/gc-media-assets.gc.eflservices.co.uk/f9455bd0-4dac-11ee-8864-711544c578ce.pdf) (PDF). [English Football League](/source/English_Football_League). 7 September 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Soccerway_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Soccerway_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Soccerway_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Soccerway_2-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-Soccerway_2-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-Soccerway_2-5) [Finlay Armstrong](https://int.soccerway.com/players/finlay-armstrong/646975/) at Soccerway. Retrieved 17 January 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["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"](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/junior-sport/latest-action-merseyside--halewood-3323454). *www.[Liverpool Echo](/source/Liverpool_Echo)*. 24 September 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["ACADEMY DUO SIGN FIRST PROFESSIONAL DEALS"](https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/content/academy-duo-sign-first-professional-deals). *www.burnleyfootballclub.com*. 11 July 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** [@ClitheroeFC](/source/Clitheroe_F.C.) (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"](https://twitter.com/ClitheroeFC/status/1200774632246300678) ([Tweet](/source/Tweet_(social_media))). Retrieved 17 January 2024 – via [Twitter](/source/Twitter).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["ARMSTRONG HEADS OUT ON LOAN"](https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/content/armstrong-heads-out-on-loan). *www.burnleyfootballclub.com*. 24 September 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Full-back Finlay Armstrong added to Lawlor's Development Squad"](https://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/news/2023/june/armstrong-signing/). *www.fleetwoodtownfc.com*. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Report: Town pick up their first win of the season against Tranmere"](https://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/matches/fixtures/first-team/202324/september/fleetwood-town-vs-tranmere-rovers-on-05-sep-23/). *www.fleetwoodtownfc.com*. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Armstrong Signs On Loan"](https://www.rochdaleafc.co.uk/news/2023/december/finlayarmstrongloan_211223/). *www.rochdaleafc.co.uk*. 23 December 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Retained List: Development Squad and Under-18s"](https://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/news/2024/may/academy-retained-list-2024/). *www.fleetwoodtownfc.com*. 16 May 2024. Retrieved 6 June 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Finlay Armstrong Returns"](https://rochdaleafc.co.uk/finlay-armstrong-returns/). *www.rochdaleafc.co.uk*. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 6 June 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["NEWS: Finlay Armstrong joins the Linnets!"](https://www.kltown.co.uk/2025/01/24/news-finlay-armstrong-joins-the-linnets/). *www.kltown.co.uk*. 24 January 2025. Retrieved 24 January 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** FC, Waterford (8 July 2025). ["Welcome to Waterford FC, Finlay Armstrong!"](https://waterfordfc.ie/2025/07/08/welcome-to-waterford-fc-finlay-armstrong/).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Harrison Armstrong: Everton 24/7"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAMD4js9s8o) (video). *youtube.com*. [Everton F.C.](/source/Everton_F.C.) 29 January 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["FC United of Manchester – Appearances – Finlay Armstrong – 2022-2023"](https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/fc-united-of-manchester/appearances/2022-2023/finlay-armstrong/944102). *www.footballwebpages.co.uk*. Retrieved 6 June 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-FA2324_19-0)** ["Games played by Finlay Armstrong in 2023/2024"](https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=174312&season_id=156). *Soccerbase*. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 January 2024.

v t e Waterford F.C. – current squad 1 McMullan 2 Houston 3 Couto 4 Johnson 5 Mahon 6 Barrett 7 Carty 8 McLaughlin 9 Amond 10 Noonan 11 Coyle 12 Armstrong 13 Long 14 Dempsey 15 Heeney 16 Cann 17 Faria 18 Lonergan 19 Glenfield 20 Voilås 21 Doherty 22 Mansfield 24 Coyne 25 Healy 26 Oladiti 27 McMenamy 28 Keane 43 Zborowski Head coach: Coughlan

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