Connor Furlong

Connor Jason Furlong is a Scottish footballer who plays for Southern League Premier Division Central side Biggleswade Town, where he plays as a midfielder.

Connor Furlong
Personal information
Full name Connor Jason Furlong[1]
Date of birth (1998-02-07) 7 February 1998[2]
Place of birth Milton Keynes, England
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Biggleswade Town
Youth career
2008–2016 Milton Keynes Dons
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2018 Milton Keynes Dons 1 (0)
2017 → Oxford City (loan) 5 (0)
2017–2018 → Aylesbury United (loan) 15 (2)
2018–2019 Bedford Town 26 (0)
2019–2020 Barton Rovers 17 (3)
2020 Einherji 7 (0)
2020– Biggleswade Town 0 (0)
National team‡
2014 Scotland U16 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12:00, 13 November 2020 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 12:00, 13 November 2020 (UTC)

Club career

Milton Keynes Dons

Furlong joined Milton Keynes Dons' academy at the age of 10. On 27 April 2016, Furlong signed professional terms with the club,[3] and made his first-team debut three days later on 30 April 2016, coming on as a substitute in the 88th minute in a 3–2 away defeat to Ipswich Town.[4] On 27 March 2017, Furlong joined National League South side Oxford City on loan until the end of the season.[5]

On 14 June 2017, Furlong's contract was extended until summer 2018.[6] On 18 November 2017, Furlong joined Southern League Division One East club Aylesbury United until 29 January 2018.[7] Following the conclusion of the season, Furlong was one of several players released by Milton Keynes Dons, ending a ten-year association with the club.[8]

Bedford Town

On 10 August 2018, Furlong joined Southern League Division One Central club Bedford Town.

Barton Rovers

On 7 November 2019, Furlong joined Southern League Division One Central club Barton Rovers.

Einherji

Connor started the 2020–21 season playing for Icelandic club Einherji in the 3. deild karla, making 7 appearances.[9]

Biggleswade Town

Furlong signed for Southern League Premier Division Central side Biggleswade Town on 18 October 2020.[10]

International career

On 22 January 2013, he was called up to a Scotland U15 training camp.[11] Furlong went on to represent the Scotland U16 national side, making his debut in a 2–0 defeat to Mexico U16 on 4 August 2014.[12]

Career statistics
As of 13 November 2020.[13][14][15]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Milton Keynes Dons 2015–16 Championship 1000000010
2016–17 League One 0000100010
2017–18 League One 0000000000
Total 1000100020
Oxford City (loan) 2016–17 National League South 5000—0050
Aylesbury United (loan) 2017–18 Southern Division One East 15200—00152
Bedford Town 2018–19 Southern Division One Central 26031—9[lower-alpha 1]3384
Barton Rovers 2019–20 Southern Division One Central 17300—3[lower-alpha 2]0203
Einherji 2020–21 3. deild karla 7000—0070
Biggleswade Town 2020–21 Southern Premier Central 0000—0000
Career total 7153110123879
  1. Six appearances two goals in FA Trophy, one appearance and goal in Southern Football League Cup, two appearances Bedfordshire Senior Cup.
  2. One appearance Bedfordshire Senior Cup, two appearances North Bedfordshire Charity Cup.

References
  1. "EFL: Club retained and released lists published". English Football League. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  2. "Connor Furlong". 11v11. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
  3. mkdons.com. "Pair excited to start pro careers, MK Dons, Callum Brittain, Connor Furlong, Dele Alli, MK Dons Academy".
  4. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36118081
  5. "Connor set for City loan spell". Milton Keynes Dons Official Site. 23 March 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
  6. "Five young pros to remain at Stadium MK". Milton Keynes Dons. 14 June 2017. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
  7. "Two New Signings". Aylesbury United. 18 November 2017. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
  8. "EFL: Club retained and released lists". EFL. 13 June 2018. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
  9. "Connor Jason Furlong". KSI.is. 3 October 2020. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
  10. "Biggleswade Sign New Midfielder". Southern-Football-League.co.uk. 18 October 2020. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  11. http://www.mkdons.com/news/article/furlong-to-attend-scotland-camp-612621.aspx
  12. http://www.mkdons.com/news/article/connor-starts-for-scotland-1806412.aspx
  13. "Games played by Connor Furlong". Soccerbase. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
  14. "C. Furlong". Soccerway. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
  15. "Connor Furlong - Bedford Town". Bedford Town FC. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
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