2020 St Patrick's Athletic F.C. season

The 2020 season is St Patrick's Athletic F.C.'s 91st year in existence and is the Supersaint's 69th consecutive season in the top-flight of Irish football. It is the first full season with Stephen O'Donnell as manager, having taken over from Harry Kenny on the 31st August 2019.

St Patrick's Athletic F.C.
2020 season
ChairmanGarrett Kelleher
CoachStephen O'Donnell
StadiumRichmond Park, Inchicore, Dublin 8
League of Ireland4th
FAI CupFirst Round (Knocked out by Finn Harps)
EA Sports CupSecond Round (Competition Deferred)
Leinster Senior CupFourth Round (Competition Abandoned)
Top goalscorerLeague: Georgie Kelly – 2 goals
All: Georgie Kelly – 2 goals
Highest home attendance2,807 vs Waterford (14 February)
Lowest home attendance2,078 vs Cork City (6 March)

Squad

No. Name Position(s) Nationality Hometown Date of birth (age) Previous club Year signed Club apps. Club goals
Goalkeepers
1Brian MaherGKRaheny, Dublin (2000-11-01) 1 November 2000 St Patrick's Athletic Under 17's 201850
25Conor KearnsGKTempleogue, Dublin (1998-05-06) 6 May 1998 UCD 202010
26Brendan ClarkeGKInchicore, Dublin (1985-09-17) 17 September 1985 Limerick20182681
Defenders
2Rory FeelyRB/CBTramore, Waterford (1997-01-03) 3 January 1997 Waterford 2020492
3Ian Bermingham (Captain)LBBallyfermot, Dublin (1989-06-16) 16 June 1989 Shamrock Rovers 201040215
5Lee DesmondCB/CDM/LBDonaghmede, Dublin (1995-01-22) 22 January 1995 Shelbourne 20151821
12Ollie YoungerCBSkipton, Yorkshire (1999-11-14) 14 November 1999 Burnley (loan) 202020
14Luke McNallyCBEnfield, Meath (1999-09-20) 20 September 1999 St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's 201980
20Shane GriffinLB/CBCarrigaline, Cork (1994-09-08) 8 September 1994 Cork City 202040
24David TitovRBEngland (2000-01-05) 5 January 2000 Brentford B 202040
30Paul ClearyRB/LB/CBLucan, Dublin (1999-02-09) 9 February 1999 Drogheda United 201851
Midfielders
4Dan WardCMSouth Shields, Durham (1997-09-30) 30 September 1997 Spennymoor Town 202050
6Jamie LennonCDM/CMSantry, Dublin (1998-05-09) 9 May 1998 St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's 2017761
7Robbie BensonCMAthlone, Westmeath (1992-05-07) 7 May 1992 Dundalk 202061
8Darragh MarkeyCAMLucan, Dublin (1997-05-23) 23 May 1997 St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's 20151104
11Dean ClarkeRW/LW/ST/RBDundrum, Dublin (1993-03-29) 29 March 1993 Limerick 2018667
15Billy KingRW/LWPortobello, Edinburgh (1994-05-12) 12 May 1994 Greenock Morton 202041
16Jason McClellandLWTempleogue, Dublin (1997-05-03) 3 May 1997 UCD 202070
19Chris ForresterCAM/LW/CDMSmithfield, Dublin (1992-12-17) 17 December 1992 Aberdeen 201920046
22James DoonaCAM/LW/RWInchicore, Dublin (1998-01-15) 15 January 1998 Shamrock Rovers 2018445
23Jordan GibsonRWBirmingham, West Midlands (1998-02-26) 26 February 1998 Bradford City 202040
34Ben McCormackLW/RWHarmonstown, Dublin (2003-04-04) 4 April 2003 St Patrick's Athletic Under 17's 201910
35Darragh BurnsRWDublin (2002-06-08) 8 June 2002 St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's 201930
Forwards
9Martin RennieSTKirkcaldy, Fife (1994-05-09) 9 May 1994 Montrose 202070
10Ronan HaleST/LWBelfast, Antrim (1998-09-08) 8 September 1998 Crusaders 2019122
12Georgie KellySTTooban, Donegal (1996-11-12) 12 November 1996 Dundalk 202032
18Jake WalkerSTClondalkin, Dublin (2000-08-19) 19 August 2000 St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's 2017303

Transfers

Pre-season

In
Player Country Position Signed from
Jason McClelland Midfielder UCD
Robbie Benson Midfielder Dundalk
Rory Feely Defender Waterford
Conor Kearns Goalkeeper UCD
Shane Griffin Defender Cork City
Billy King Midfielder Greenock Morton
Dan Ward Midfielder Spennymoor Town
Martin Rennie Forward Montrose
Ollie Younger Defender Burnley (loan)
Out
Player Country Position Sold to
Cian Coleman Midfielder Cork City
Mikey Drennan Forward Evergreen
Glen McAuley Forward Bohemians
Gary Shaw Forward Bray Wanderers
Conor Clifford Midfielder Derry City
Rhys McCabe Midfielder Brechin City
Kevin Toner Defender Kilmore Celtic
David Webster Defender Finn Harps
Barry Murphy Goalkeeper Released
Ciaran Kelly Defender Bohemians
Brian Maher Goalkeeper Bray Wanderers (loan)
Paul Cleary Defender Wexford (loan)

Mid-season

In
Player Country Position Signed from
Paul Cleary Defender Wexford (Returning of loan)
Georgie Kelly Forward Dundalk (loan)
Jordan Gibson Midfielder Bradford City
David Titov Defender Brentford B
Out
Player Country Position Sold to
Ollie Younger Defender Burnley (End of loan)
Brian Maher Goalkeeper Bray Wanderers
Dean Clarke Midfielder Released
Jake Walker Forward Released
Ronan Hale Forward Larne

Squad statistics

Appearances, goals and cards

Number in brackets represents (appearances of which were substituted ON). Last updated – 11 August 2020

No. Player SSE Airtricity League FAI Cup EA Sports Cup Leinster Senior Cup Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1Brian Maher 000000
2Rory Feely 601070
3Ian Bermingham 5(1)0106(1)0
4Dan Ward 4(1)0105(1)0
5Lee Desmond 7(1)0007(1)0
6Jamie Lennon 6(2)0107(2)0
7Robbie Benson 511(1)06(1)1
8Darragh Markey 4(3)0105(3)0
9Martin Rennie 6(4)0107(4)0
10Ronan Hale 3(1)1003(1)1
11Dean Clarke 4(1)0004(1)0
12Ollie Younger 200020
12Georgie Kelly 221(1)03(1)2
14Luke McNally 701080
15Billy King 410041
16Jason McClelland 6(2)0107(2)0
18Jake Walker 1(1)0001(1)0
19Chris Forrester 7(2)11(1)08(2)1
20Shane Griffin 400040
22James Doona 4(3)01(1)05(4)0
23Jordan Gibson 3(1)0104(1)0
24David Titov 301040
25Conor Kearns 001010
26Brendan Clarke 700070
30Paul Cleary 000000
34Ben McCormack 000000
35Darragh Burns 1(1)0001(1)0

Top scorers

Includes all competitive matches. Last updated 11 August 2020

Number Name SSE Airtricity League FAI Cup EA Sports Cup Leinster Senior Cup Total
12 Georgie Kelly 2 0 2
7 Robbie Benson 1 0 1
15 Billy King 1 0 1
19 Chris Forrester 1 0 1
10 Ronan Hale 1 0 1

Top assists

Includes all competitive matches. Last updated 11 August 2020

Number Name SSE Airtricity League FAI Cup EA Sports Cup Leinster Senior Cup Total
7 Robbie Benson 2 0 2
20 Shane Griffin 1 0 1
5 Lee Desmond 1 0 1

Top clean sheets

Includes all competitive matches. Last updated 11 August 2020

Position Number Name SSE Airtricity League FAI Cup EA Sports Cup Leinster Senior Cup Total
GK 1 Brian Maher 0/0 0/0 0/0
GK 25 Conor Kearns 0/0 0/1 0/1
GK 26 Brendan Clarke 3/7 0/0 3/7

Disciplinary record

Last updated 11 August 2020

Number Name SSE Airtricity League FAI Cup EA Sports Cup Leinster Senior Cup Total
2 Rory Feely 5 1 0 0 5 1
12 Ollie Younger 2 1 0 0 2 1
6 Jamie Lennon 3 0 0 0 3 0
24 David Titov 1 0 1 0 2 0
8 Darragh Markey 1 0 1 0 2 0
20 Shane Griffin 2 0 0 0 2 0
19 Chris Forrester 2 0 0 0 2 0
4 Dan Ward 1 0 0 0 1 0
11 Dean Clarke 1 0 0 0 1 0
5 Lee Desmond 1 0 0 0 1 0
10 Ronan Hale 1 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 20220222

Captains

No. P Name Country No. games Notes
3 DF Ian Bermingham 5 Captain
19 MF Chris Forrester 2 Vice Captain
7 MF Robbie Benson 1

Last updated: 11 August 2020
Source: Competitive match reports.
Competitive matches only
Matches started as captain only
Country: FIFA nationality; No.: Squad number; P: Position; Name: Player name; No. Games: Number of games started as captain.

Club

Coaching staff

  • Head Coach: Stephen O'Donnell
  • Assistant Manager: Pat Cregg
  • First Team Coach: Alan Mathews
  • Director of Football: Ger O'Brien
  • Coach: Seán O'Connor
  • Opposition Analyst: Martin Doyle
  • Goalkeeping Coach: Pat Jennings
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chris Colburn
  • Physio: Mark Kenneally
  • Physio: Lee Van Haeften
  • Physio: Christy O'Neill
  • Club Doctor: Dr Matt Corcoran
  • Equipment Manager: David McGill
  • Under 19s Manager: Jamie Moore
  • Under 19s Coach: Sean Doody
  • Under 17s Manager: Darragh O'Reilly
  • Under 17s Assistant Manager: Sean Gahan
  • Under 15s Manager: Seán O'Connor
  • Under 15s Coach: Ian Bermingham
  • Under 13s Manager: Mark Connolly
  • Under 13s Coach: Brendan Clarke
  • Under 19s/17s Goalkeeping Coach: Stephen O'Reilly

Kit

Supplier: Umbro
Sponsor(s): MIG Insurance Brokers (Front of Jersey)
Bill Griffin Motors (Back of Jersey)
Greenisle Hotel (Sleeves of Jersey)

Home
Away
Third
Pre-season Home
Pre-season Away

The club released new Home & Away kits for the season, with the 2019 season's away kit being used as the Third kit for the season.

TypeShirtShortsSocksInfo
HomeRed/White ShouldersWhiteRedWorn 7 times; against Waterford (LOI) (H), Cork City (LOI) (H), Longford Town (FRN) (H), Drogheda United (FRN) (A), Derry City (LOI) (H), Finn Harps (LOI) (H), Finn Harps (FAI) (A)
AwayBlack/Grey StripesBlackBlackWorn 3 times; against Sligo Rovers (LOI) (A), Shelbourne (LOI) (A), Dundalk (LOI) (A)
ThirdWhiteRedWhiteWorn 2 times; against Galway United (FRN) (N), UCD (FRN) (A)
Pre-season HomeRed/White SleevesWhiteRedWorn 4 times; against Fermoy (FRN) (N), Wexford (FRN) (N), Athlone Town (FRN) (A), Drogheda United (FRN) (H)
Pre-season AwayBlueBlueBlueWorn 1 time; against Cobh Ramblers (FRN) (N)

Key:
LOI=League of Ireland Premier Division
FAI=FAI Cup
EAC=EA Sports Cup
LSC=Leinster Senior Cup
FRN=Friendly

Competitions

League of Ireland

League table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Shamrock Rovers 7 7 0 0 20 6 +14 21 Qualification to Champions League first qualifying round
2 Bohemians 8 6 0 2 10 4 +6 18 Qualification to Europa Conference League first qualifying round
3 Dundalk 8 4 2 2 16 9 +7 14
4 Waterford 7 3 2 2 6 7 1 11
5 St Patrick's Athletic 7 3 1 3 6 5 +1 10
6 Shelbourne 8 3 1 4 6 8 2 10
7 Derry City 8 2 2 4 8 9 1 8
8 Cork City 8 2 1 5 4 12 8 7
9 Sligo Rovers 7 2 0 5 6 12 6 6 Qualification to Relegation play-offs
10 Finn Harps 8 1 1 6 3 13 10 4 Relegation to League of Ireland First Division
Updated to match(es) played on 15 August 2020. Source: SSE Airtricity League, Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.[1]

Results summary

OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
7 3 1 3 6 5  +1 10 2 0 2 3 3  0 1 1 1 3 2  +1

Last updated: 1 August 2020.
Source: [2]

Results by round

Round123456789101112131415161718
GroundHAAHAHHHAAHAHAHAAH
ResultLWLWDLW
Position6474574
Updated to match(es) played on 4 August 2020. Source: 2020 League of Ireland Premier Division
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

  Win   Draw   Loss

14 February 2020 1St Patrick's Athletic0–1WaterfordInchicore, Dublin 8
19:45 GMT Jamie Lennon  4'
Rory Feely  58'
Report Scott Allardice  7'
Kevin O'Connor  49'
Kevin O'Connor  81'
Stadium: Richmond Park
Attendance: 2,807
Referee: Sean Grant
21 February 2020 2Sligo Rovers0–2St Patrick's AthleticSligo, County Sligo
19:45 GMT Niall Morahan  45'
John Dunleavy  63'
Report Ronan Hale  26'
Chris Forrester  35'
Ronan Hale  45'
Ollie Younger  65'
Ollie Younger  68' 
Stadium: The Showgrounds
Attendance: 2,145
Referee: Neil Doyle
28 February 2020 3Shelbourne1–0St Patrick's AthleticDrumcondra, Dublin 3
19:45 GMT Jaze Kabia  23'
Gary Deegan  34'
Shane Farrell  47'
Alex O'Hanlon  72'
Karl Sheppard  90'
Report Rory Feely  11'
Lee Desmond  50'
Darragh Markey  68'
Rory Feely  70' 
Dean Clarke  90'
Stadium: Tolka Park
Attendance: 3,054
Referee: Sean Grant
6 March 2020 4St Patrick's Athletic1–0Cork CityInchicore, Dublin 8
19:45 GMT Billy King  56'
Chris Forrester  68'
Shane Griffin  83'
Report Henry Ochieng  47'
Reyon Dillon  73'
Stadium: Richmond Park
Attendance: 2,078
Referee: Derek Tomney
31 July 2020 5Dundalk1–1St Patrick's AthleticDundalk, County Louth
19:45 GMT Patrick Hoban  23'
Daniel Cleary  71'
David McMillan  90+4'
Report Robbie Benson  25'
Jamie Lennon  49'
Rory Feely  66'
Stadium: Oriel Park
Attendance: 0 (Behind closed doors)
Referee: Rob Harvey
Note: Game postponed from the 13th March due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
RTÉ Man of the Match: Robbie Benson
3 August 2020 6St Patrick's Athletic0–2Derry CityInchicore, Dublin 8
19:45 GMT David Titov  21'
Dan Ward  27'
Rory Feely  67'
Report Ally Gilchrist  32'
James Akintunde  50'
Conor McCormack  72'
Stadium: Richmond Park
Attendance: 0 (Behind closed doors)
Referee: Rob Hennessey
Note: Ponstponed from 24th February due to a waterlogged pitch. Further postponed from 16th March due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
7 August 2020 7St Patrick's Athletic2–0Finn HarpsInchicore, Dublin 8
19:45 GMT Georgie Kelly  14'
Georgie Kelly  28'
Jamie Lennon  36'
Chris Forrester  63'
Shane Griffin  89'
Report David Webster  58'
Raffaele Cretaro  63'
Kosovar Sadiki  66'
Stephen Folan  89'
Stadium: Richmond Park
Attendance: 0 (Behind closed doors)
Referee: Sean Grant
Note: Game postponed from 20th March due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
16 August 2020 8St Patrick's AthleticvShamrock RoversInchicore, Dublin 8
17:00 GMT Stadium: Richmond Park
Note: Game postponed from 27th March due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
22 August 2020 9BohemiansvSt Patrick's AthleticPhibsborough, Dublin 7
14:00 GMT Stadium: Dalymount Park
Note: Game postponed from 3rd April due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
4 September 2020 10WaterfordvSt Patrick's AthleticWaterford City, County Waterford
17:45 GMT Stadium: RSC
Note: Game postponed from 10th April due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
12 September 2020 11St Patrick's AthleticvSligo RoversInchicore, Dublin 8
17:00 GMT Stadium: Richmond Park
Note: Game postponed from 17th April due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
18 September 2020 12Derry CityvSt Patrick's AthleticDerry, Northern Ireland
19:45 GMT Stadium: Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium
Note: Game postponed from 20th April due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
25 September 2020 13St Patrick's AthleticvShelbourneInchicore, Dublin 8
19:45 GMT Stadium: Richmond Park
Note: Game postponed from 24th April due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
2 October 2020 14Cork CityvSt Patrick's AthleticTurners Cross, County Cork
19:45 GMT Stadium: Turners Cross
Note: Game postponed from 27th April due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
9 October 2020 15St Patrick's AthleticvDundalkInchicore, Dublin
19:45 GMT Stadium: Richmond Park
Note: Game postponed from 1st May due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
16 October 2020 16Finn HarpsvSt Patrick's AthleticBallybofey, County Donegal
20:00 GMT Stadium: Finn Park
Note: Game postponed from 8th May due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
23 October 2020 17Shamrock RoversvSt Patrick's AthleticTallaght, Dublin 24
20:00 GMT Stadium: Tallaght Stadium
Note: Game postponed from 15th May due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
30 October 2020 18St Patrick's AthleticvBohemiansInchicore, Dublin 8
19:45 GMT Stadium: Richmond Park
Note: Game postponed from 22nd May due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

FAI Cup

  Win   Draw   Loss

10 August 2020 First RoundFinn Harps1–0St Patrick's AthleticBallybofey, County Donegal
19:45 GMT Ryan Connolly  5'
David Webster  19'
Aidy Delap  74'
Aidy Delap  82'
Report Darragh Markey  34'
David Titov  77'
Stadium: Finn Park
Attendance: 0 (Behind closed doors)
Referee: Neil Doyle

EA Sports Cup

  Win   Draw   Loss

13 April 2020 Second RoundSt Patrick's AthleticvN/A
N/A GMT Report
Note: Competition deferred indefinitely due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Leinster Senior Cup

  Win   Draw   Loss

N/A 2020 Fourth RoundSt Patrick's AthleticvN/A
N/A GMT Report
Note: Competition abandoned at the Third Round stage due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Friendlies

  Win   Draw   Loss

Pre-season

16 January 2020 Cobh Ramblers1–5St Patrick's AthleticMayfield, County Cork
20:00 GMT Stephen O'Leary  54' Report Jamie Lennon  32'
James Doona  34'
James Doona  51'
Ronan Hale  68'
Ian Bermingham  76'
Stadium: Lotamore Grounds
Attendance: 100 (Est.)
Referee: Anthony Buttimer
18 January 2020 Fermoy0–6St Patrick's AthleticFermoy, County Cork
14:00 GMT Report Billy King  12'
Billy King  31'
Ronan Hale  33' (pen.)
Robbie Benson  51'
Billy King  59' (pen.)
Lee Desmond  90'
Stadium: Carrig Park
Attendance: 250 (Est.)
4 February 2020 Galway United1–2St Patrick's AthleticAthlone, County Westmeath
19:00 GMT Timmy Molloy  75' Report James Doona  54'
Ronan Hale  56'
Stadium: DPD Park
Attendance: 100 (Est.)
7 February 2020 St Patrick's Athletic1–0Drogheda UnitedInchicore, Dublin 8
19:45 GMT Darragh Markey  75' Report Stadium: Richmond Park
Attendance: 500 (Est.)
Referee: Neil Doyle

Mid-season

17 July 2020 St Patrick's Athletic2–1Longford TownInchicore, Dublin 8
19:30 GMT Ronan Hale  63'
Ronan Hale  72'
Report Callum Warfield  85' Stadium: Richmond Park
Attendance: 0 (Behind closed doors)
18 July 2020 UCD0–3St Patrick's AthleticBelfield, Dublin 4
12:00 GMT Jason McClelland  28'
Ben McCormack  50'
David Titov  70'
Stadium: UCD Bowl
Attendance: 0 (Behind closed doors)
22 July 2020 Drogheda United1–1St Patrick's AthleticDrogheda, County Louth
19:30 GMT Jordan Adeyemo  60' Report Jason McClelland  75' Stadium: United Park
Attendance: 0 (Behind closed doors)
Referee: Derek Tomney
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References

  1. "Premier Division 2020". Soccerway. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 19 December 2017.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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