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Ronan Darcy

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Ronan Darcy
Darcy playing for Crawley Town in July 2024
Personal information
Full name Ronan Thomas Darcy[1]
Date of birth (2000-11-04) 4 November 2000 (age 25)
Place of birth Ormskirk, England
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[2]
Positions
Youth career
2009–2018 Bolton Wanderers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2022 Bolton Wanderers 29 (1)
2018–2019 → Skelmersdale United (loan) 3 (0)
2021 → Sogndal (loan) 7 (0)
2021 → Sogndal 2 (loan) 1 (0)
2022 → Queen's Park (loan) 10 (1)
2022–2023 Swindon Town 43 (4)
2023–2025 Crawley Town 66 (6)
2025–2026 Wigan Athletic 13 (1)
2025–2026 → Chesterfield (loan) 24 (3)
2026 → Crawley Town (loan) 13 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 02.07, 23 January 2026 (UTC)

Ronan Thomas Darcy (born 4 November 2000) is an English professional footballer who last played as an attacking midfielder or winger for EFL League One club Wigan Athletic.

Career

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Bolton Wanderers

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Darcy at Bolton Wanderers in November 2017

Darcy signed for the Bolton Wanderers Academy in 2008 at the age of 9.[3] He spent the first half of the 2018–2019 season on loan at Skelmersdale United, where he played three times.[4][5]

On 5 May 2019, Darcy made his Bolton debut, coming on as a second-half substitute for Craig Noone in Bolton's final game of the 2018–19 season away to Nottingham Forest.[6] Darcy's scholarship contract was extended for a further year on 21 May 2019.[7] He scored his first goal for Bolton Wanderers in a 5–2 defeat to Rochdale in the EFL Cup,[8] and scored his first league goal for the club in a 5-1 defeat to Lincoln City.[9] He played 22 matches during the 2019–20 season, which saw Bolton relegated to League Two.[10] On 15 June 2020 Darcy signed his first professional contract, signing a new two-year contract with Bolton.[11] During the 2020–21 season he played 11 matches as Bolton were promoted to League One.[12]

On 17 August 2021, he signed a new one-year contract extension until 2023[13] and while it was initially reported that he had simultaneously joined Norwegian side Sogndal on loan until December,[14][15] it wasn't until 27 August that the club confirmed the loan.[16] The delay was due to work permit issues as Sogndal had not realised they had to apply for one, with English players no longer counting as EU players as a result of Brexit.[17] His debut was delayed due to injury[18] with Darcy making his debut on 22 September when he came on as a half time substitute in a 0–2 defeat against Åsane Fotball in the Norwegian Football Cup.[19] Darcy helped Sogndal qualify for the play-offs, though they were eliminated in the first round by KFUM-Kameratene Oslo.[20]

On 1 February 2022, Darcy joined Scottish League One club Queen's Park on loan until the end of the season.[21] He made his debut four days later when he came on as a substitute in a 1–1 draw against Falkirk.[22] Darcy scored his first goal on 22 February in a 3–3 draw against Celtic U-20s in the Glasgow Cup.[23] His first league goal for Queen's Park came on 12 March, a late equaliser in a 1–1 draw against Alloa Athletic.[24] During his loan spell he helped Queen's Park reach the finals of both the Glasgow Cup and the play-offs. Though they lost the Glasgow Cup final 3–1 to Rangers B,[25] they won the play-off final 3–2 on aggregate against Airdrieonians earning them promotion to the Scottish Championship.[26]

Swindon Town

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On 13 July 2022, Darcy signed a two-year deal for EFL League Two side Swindon Town for an undisclosed fee, after completing a successful trial period at the club.[27][28] He then scored his first goal for the Robins on 24 September, in a 1-2 away league victory against Grimsby Town.[29]

Crawley Town

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On 28 July 2023, Darcy signed for fellow League Two side Crawley Town on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee, reuniting with Scott Lindsey who had signed him for Swindon.[30] On 17 September He scored his first goal for Crawley against Tranmere Rovers in a 3-2 league victory.

Darcy appeared in all three of Crawley's League Two play-off matches at the end of the 2023–24 as Crawley were promoted to League One after a 2–0 victory over Crewe Alexandra in the final.[31][32]

Wigan Athletic

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On 30 January 2025, Darcy signed for League One side Wigan Athletic on a two-and-a-half year deal for an undisclosed fee.[33]

On 7 September 2026, it was confirmed that he had left Wigan and was free to find a new club.[34]

Chesterfield

On 5 August 2025, Darcy joined League Two side Chesterfield on a season-long loan deal.[35] On 16 January 2026, Chesterfield confirmed that Darcy would have his loan spell cut short, and would return to parent club Wigan, after making 31 appearances in all competitions for the Spireites.[36]

Crawley Town

On 21 January 2026, Crawley Town confirmed that Darcy had returned to the club on a loan deal running until the end of the season. [37]

Personal life

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Born in England, Darcy is of Irish descent through his grandfather born in Limerick.[38]

Career statistics

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As of 30 January 2025[39]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bolton Wanderers 2018–19[40] EFL Championship 1000000010
2019–20[10] EFL League One 19100112[c]0222
2020–21[12] EFL League Two 8010002[c]0110
2021–22[41] EFL League One 1000000010
Total 291101140352
Skelmersdale United (loan) 2018–19[4] NPL Division One North West 3000—0030
Sogndal (loan) 2021[42][43] 1. divisjon 7010—1[d]090
Sogndal 2 (loan) 2021[44] 3. divisjon 10———10
Queen's Park (loan) 2021–22[41][45] Scottish League One 101——4[e]1142
Swindon Town 2022–23[46] EFL League Two 43410102[c]0474
Crawley Town 2023–24[47] EFL League Two 45500106[f]1526
2024–25[31] EFL League One 21120002[c]1252
Total 666201082778
Wigan Athletic 2024–25 EFL League One 00—00
Career total 15912503119318616
Notes
  1. ↑ Includes FA Cup, Norwegian Football Cup, Scottish Cup
  2. ↑ Includes EFL Cup, Scottish League Cup
  3. 1 2 3 4 Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy.
  4. ↑ Appearance(s) in the 1. divisjon play-offs.
  5. ↑ Appearance(s) in the Glasgow Cup.
  6. ↑ Three appearances in EFL Trophy, three appearances and one goal in EFL League Two play-offs

Honours

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Bolton Wanderers

Queen's Park

Crawley Town

References

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  1. ↑ "Club list of registered players: As at 18th May 2018: Bolton Wanderers" (PDF). efl.com. p. 8. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  2. ↑ https://www.whoscored.com/players/373890/show/ronan-darcy
  3. ↑ Bolton Wanderers F.C. [@OfficialBWFC] (15 June 2020). "It's been some journey for @ronan_darcy since joining the Wanderers academy as an eight-year old in 2009...Signing a professional contract, Fulfilling a childhood dream, #BWFC #OneOfOurOwn" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  4. 1 2 "Ronan Darcy - Skelmersdale United F.C. First Team". Skelmersdale United F.C. – via Pitchero.
  5. ↑ "Loan Watch: A selection of Wanderers players represent their respective loan clubs". Bolton Wanderers F.C.
  6. ↑ "Nottingham Forest 1-0 Bolton Wanderers". BBC Sport. 5 May 2019. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  7. ↑ "Option taken up on third year scholarship extensions for quartet". Bolton Wanderers F.C.
  8. ↑ "Rochdale 5-2 Bolton Wanderers". BBC Sport. 13 August 2019. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  9. ↑ "Lincoln City 5-1 Bolton Wanderers". BBC Sport. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  10. 1 2 "Games played by Ronan Darcy in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
  11. ↑ "One Of Our Own: Darcy commits his future". Bolton Wanderers F.C. 15 June 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  12. 1 2 3 "Games played by Ronan Darcy in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  13. ↑ "Darcy Pens Contract Extension". Bolton Wanderers F.C.
  14. ↑ "Done deal: Midfielder Ronan Darcy signs new contract with Bolton Wanderers". The Bolton News. 17 August 2021.
  15. ↑ "SOGNDAL STYRKER TROPPEN – BOLTON-SPILLER PÅ VEI". Eurosport (in Norwegian).
  16. ↑ "Darcy Heads to Norway on Loan". Bolton Wanderers F.C. 27 August 2021. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  17. ↑ "Transfer news: Ronan Darcy set for Norway loan move at Bolton Wanderers". The Bolton News. 16 August 2021.
  18. ↑ "From bad to Norse: Ronan Darcy picks up reported injury during Sogndal loan". The Bolton News. 21 September 2021.
  19. ↑ "NIFS - Norsk & Internasjonal Fotballstatistikk". www.nifs.no.
  20. ↑ "NIFS - Norsk & Internasjonal Fotballstatistikk". www.nifs.no.
  21. ↑ "Scottish Switch For Darcy". Bolton Wanderers F.C.
  22. ↑ Cairns, Ian (5 February 2022). "Falkirk 1 Queen's Park 1". Queen's Park F.C.
  23. ↑ Cairns, Ian (22 February 2022). "Queen's Park 3 Celtic B 3". Queen's Park F.C.
  24. ↑ Cairns, Ian (12 March 2022). "Queen's Park 1 Alloa Athletic 1". Queen's Park F.C.
  25. 1 2 Cairns, Ian (10 May 2022). "Rangers 3 Queen's Park 1". Queen's Park F.C.
  26. 1 2 "Queen's Park beat Airdrie to reach Championship". BBC Sport. 15 May 2022.
  27. ↑ "Darcy Ends Wanderers' Stay". Bolton Wanderers F.C. 12 July 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  28. ↑ "Swindon snap up Ronan Darcy". Swindon Town F.C. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  29. ↑ "Grimsby Town 1-2 Swindon Town". BBC Sport. 24 September 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  30. ↑ "Reds secure Darcy signing". Crawley Town F.C. 28 July 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
  31. 1 2 "Games played by Ronan Darcy in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
  32. 1 2 "Crawley Town 2–0 Crewe Alexandra: Line-ups". BBC Sport. 19 May 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  33. ↑ "Latics sign Crawley Town star Ronan Darcy!". wiganathletic.com. 30 January 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  34. ↑ Wigan Athletic release midfielder as forward exits on loan and ex-midfielder joins Stevenage, Wigan Today, 7 September 2026
  35. ↑ "Spireites sign two-time League Two promotion winning midfielder on loan". Derbyshire Times. 5 August 2025. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  36. ↑ "Darcy returns to Wigan | Chesterfield FC". Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  37. ↑ "Ronan Darcy: Crawley Town re-sign winger on loan from Wigan Athletic". BBC Sport. 22 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  38. ↑ Gaine, Bill (10 January 2023). "A 'Granny Rule XI' We'd Love To See Playing For Ireland Some Day". Balls.ie.
  39. ↑ Ronan Darcy at Soccerbase
  40. ↑ "Games played by Ronan Darcy in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
  41. 1 2 "Games played by Ronan Darcy in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  42. ↑ "R. Darcy: Summary". Soccerway.
  43. ↑ "NIFS - Norsk & Internasjonal Fotballstatistikk". www.nifs.no.
  44. ↑ "NIFS - Norsk & Internasjonal Fotballstatistikk". www.nifs.no.
  45. ↑ Queens Park: "Queen's Park 3 Celtic B 3"
    Queen's Park: "Rangers B 2 Queen's Park 0"
    Queen's Park: "Clyde 1 Queen's Park 3"
    Queen's Park: "Rangers 3 Queen's Park 1"
  46. ↑ "Games played by Ronan Darcy in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
  47. ↑ "Games played by Ronan Darcy in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
  48. ↑ "League Two Betting | 2023/24 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com.
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