Connor McAvoy (born 16 February 2002) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League club Wealdstone.

Career

Fulham

Born in Chertsey, McAvoy began his career in the youth setup at Staines Town; whom he represented from the age of 4 until 8, before he joined Fulham in summer of 2010. In July 2018, he signed a two-year scholarship contract at Craven Cottage, and after impressing in the youth setup, he signed his first professional contract in July 2019, barely a year after penning his scholarship deal.

On 1 October 2019, McAvoy played the full 90 minutes in the EFL Trophy Group Stage for the U21s during a 1-0 away defeat Milton Keynes Dons. That would be his only appearance during that year's EFL Trophy campaign; his next three appearance would come in the following campaign, as he played against Cambridge United, Peterborough United and Burton Albion respectively.

In October 2021, McAvoy was loaned out to National League side Wealdstone for a month, after impressing during the first month of the deal; the loan was extended until January 2022, then until the end of the campaign on 10 January 2022.

On 31 January 2023, McAvoy joined Scottish Championship side Partick Thistle on loan until the end of the season, but after making six appearances for The Jags, he ruptured his medial ligament against Greenock Morton on 11 March and returned to parent club, Fulham five days later.

On 14 September 2023, whilst still recovering from injury, McAvoy signed a new deal with The Cottagers until at least the summer of 2025, with an option of a further year. He returned from the injury in December 2023, but this was after McAvoy had suffered numerous set backs in his recovery; which included three surgeries after the screws came loose in his knee.

On 30 August 2024, McAvoy returned to Scotland as he was loaned to Championship side, Ayr United until the end of the season. Having failed to make an appearance, he was recalled in January 2025, subsequently returning to National League side Wealdstone on loan for the remainder of the season. In June 2025, it was announced that McAvoy would be leaving Fulham upon the expiry of his contract.

Wealdstone

On 1 August 2025, McAvoy returned to National League side Wealdstone on a permanent deal following two loan spells. After suffering an injury in pre-season, McAvoy made his third debut for the club on 1 October, in a 2–0 win away at Brackley Town. He scored his first goal as a Wealdstone player three days later, in a 1–1 draw against Altrincham.

International career

McAvoy qualifies for Scotland through his father, Gordon; who was born in Paisley. He has represented the country at under-17, under-18, under-19 and under-21 levels.

Career statistics

As of match played 31 March 2026

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Fulham2019–20Championship0000001010
2020–21Premier League0000003030
2021–22Championship0000000000
2022–23Premier League0000000000
2023–240000000000
2024–250000000000
Total0000004040
Wealdstone (loan)2021–22National League282000010292
Partick Thistle (loan)2022–23Scottish Championship501060
Ayr United (loan)2024–25Scottish Championship00000000
Wealdstone (loan)2024–25National League1600010170
Wealdstone2025–26National League2643061355
Career total7564000121917

External links

  • at Soccerbase
  • at Soccerway