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 22) [2]
Place of birth Liverpool, England
Position(s) Full back
Team information
Current team
Waterford
Number 23
Youth career
–2015 Venny Boyz
2015–2023 Burnley
2023–2024 Fleetwood Town
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2021–2023 Burnley 0 (0)
2022–2023FC United of Manchester (loan) 18 (1)
2023Curzon Ashton (loan) 19 (0)
2023–2024 Fleetwood Town 3 (0)
2023–2024Rochdale (loan) 13 (0)
2024–2025 Rochdale 12 (0)
2025King's Lynn Town (loan) 10 (0)
2025– Waterford 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:05, 9 July 2025 (UTC)

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.

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Career

Early career

Born 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

On 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

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 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 club Waterford. [13]

Career statistics

As of match played on 18 July 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational Cup [a] League Cup [b] OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Burnley 2022–23 Championship 0000000000
FC United of Manchester (loan) 2022–23 [14] NPL Premier Division 181002 [c] 0201
Curzon Ashton (loan) 2022–23 [2] National League North 1900000190
Fleetwood Town 2023–24 [15] League One 1000002 [d] 030
Rochdale (loan) 2023–24 [2] National League 1300000130
Rochdale 2024–25 [2] National League120003000150
King's Lynn Town (loan) 2024–25 [2] National League North100100
Waterford 2025 [2] LOI Premier Division 001010
Career total721103040801
  1. Includes FA Cup & FAI Cup
  2. Includes EFL Cup & National League Cup
  3. One appearance in FA Trophy, one appearance in Manchester Premier Cup
  4. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References

  1. "SQUAD LIST 2023/24 & U21 REGISTERED CONTRACT PLAYERS" (PDF). English Football League. 7 September 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Finlay Armstrong at Soccerway. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  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". www.Liverpool Echo . 24 September 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  4. "ACADEMY DUO SIGN FIRST PROFESSIONAL DEALS". www.burnleyfootballclub.com. 11 July 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  5. @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.
  6. "ARMSTRONG HEADS OUT ON LOAN". www.burnleyfootballclub.com. 24 September 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  7. "Full-back Finlay Armstrong added to Lawlor's Development Squad". www.fleetwoodtownfc.com. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  8. "Report: Town pick up their first win of the season against Tranmere". www.fleetwoodtownfc.com. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  9. "Armstrong Signs On Loan". www.rochdaleafc.co.uk. 23 December 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  10. "Retained List: Development Squad and Under-18s". www.fleetwoodtownfc.com. 16 May 2024. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  11. "Finlay Armstrong Returns". www.rochdaleafc.co.uk. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  12. "NEWS: Finlay Armstrong joins the Linnets!". www.kltown.co.uk. 24 January 2025. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
  13. FC, Waterford (8 July 2025). "Welcome to Waterford FC, Finlay Armstrong!".
  14. "FC United of Manchester – Appearances – Finlay Armstrong – 2022-2023". www.footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  15. "Games played by Finlay Armstrong in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 January 2024.