Oisín Gallagher (born 2 December 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Boston United on loan from EFL League One club Lincoln City. Born in Northern Ireland, he represents the Republic of Ireland national under-19 team.
Club career
Lincoln City
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
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 2024, Gallagher rejoined Peterborough Sports on a season-long loan.[10] On 9 January 2025, he was recalled from Peterborough Sports and sent on loan to Boston United.[11]
Career statistics
- As of match played on 8 February 2025
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Lincoln City | 2022–23[12] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023–24[13] | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2024–25[14] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Barwell (loan) | 2022–23[12] | Southern Football League | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | |
| Peterborough Sports (loan) | 2023–24[13] | National League North | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 2[b] | 0 | 13 | 1 | |
| Drogheda United (loan) | 2024[13] | LOI Premier Division | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 2[c] | 0 | 20 | 1 | |
| Peterborough Sports (loan) | 2024–25[14] | National League North | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 24 | 1 | |
| Boston United (loan) | 2024–25[14] | National League | 4 | 0 | — | — | 1[d] | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 67 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 84 | 5 | ||
- ^ a b c Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
- ^ Appearance(s) in Leinster Senior Cup
- ^ Appearance(s) in National League Cup
References
- ^ "EFL Professional Retain List 2021-22" (PDF). English Football League. p. 58. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ a b "O. Gallagher". Soccerway. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ^ "Pro deal for Oisin". Lincoln City FC. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ "Barnsley 0 Imps 3". Lincoln City FC. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ "Gallagher signs new long-term contract". Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- ^ "Blackpool 2 Imps 0". Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "Imps U18 5 Huddersfield U18 4". Lincoln City FC. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ^ "Gallagher joins Peterborough Sports on loan". Lincoln City FC. 13 October 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ "Cann and Gallagher join on loan – Drogheda".
- ^ "Gallager joins Peterborough Sports". Lincoln City FC. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ "Oisin makes loan move to Boston". Lincoln City FC. 9 January 2025. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ^ a b "Games played by Oisin Gallagher in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Oisin Gallagher in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Oisin Gallagher in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 August 2021.