2020 St Patrick's Athletic F.C. season explained

Club:St Patrick's Athletic F.C.
Season:2020
Mgrtitle:Coach
Manager:Stephen O'Donnell
Chrtitle:Chairman
Chairman:Garrett Kelleher
Stadium:Richmond Park, Inchicore, Dublin 8
League:League of Ireland
League Result:6th
Cup1:FAI Cup
Cup1 Result:First Round (knocked out by Finn Harps)
Cup2:EA Sports Cup
Cup2 Result:Second Round (Competition Deferred)
Cup4:Leinster Senior Cup
Cup4 Result:Fourth Round (Competition Abandoned)
League Topscorer:Georgie Kelly – 3 goals
Season Topscorer:Georgie Kelly – 3 goals
Highest Attendance:2,807 vs Waterford (14 February)
Lowest Attendance:2,078 vs Cork City (6 March)
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Prevseason:2019
Nextseason:2021

The 2020 season was St Patrick's Athletic F.C.'s 91st year in existence and was the Supersaint's 69th consecutive season in the top-flight of Irish football. It was the first full season with Stephen O'Donnell as manager, having taken over from Harry Kenny on 31 August 2019. The season was hit by the Coronavirus pandemic after just 4 league games, which resulted in the league being halted from March to July as well as being halved from 36 games to just 18, the League of Ireland Cup and the Leinster Senior Cup were also abandoned in earlier rounds than Pat's had entered into. The season finished with Pat's in 6th place, while they were knocked out of the FAI Cup by Finn Harps in the first round.

Squad

No.NamePosition(s)NationalityHometownDate of birth (age)Previous clubYear signedClub apps.Club goals
Goalkeepers
1Brian MaherGKRaheny, Dublin1 November 2000 St Patrick's Athletic Under 17's201850
1Josh KeeleyGKDunboyne, Meath17 May 2003 St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's202000
25Conor KearnsGKTempleogue, Dublin6 May 1998 UCD202010
26Brendan ClarkeGKInchicore, Dublin17 September 1985 Limerick20182791
Defenders
2Rory FeelyRB/CBTramore, Waterford3 January 1997 Waterford2020603
3Ian Bermingham (Captain)LBBallyfermot, Dublin16 June 1989 Shamrock Rovers201040815
5Lee DesmondCB/CDM/LBDonaghmede, Dublin22 January 1995 Shelbourne20151931
12Ollie YoungerCBSkipton, Yorkshire14 November 1999 Burnley (loan)202020
14Luke McNallyCBEnfield, Meath20 September 1999 St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's2019191
17Simon MaddenRBTallaght, Dublin1 May 1988 Shamrock Rovers2018733
20Shane GriffinLB/LWCarrigaline, Cork8 September 1994 Cork City2020140
24David TitovRBLondon, England5 January 2000 Brentford B202050
30Paul ClearyRB/LB/CBLucan, Dublin9 February 1999 Drogheda United201851
Midfielders
4Dan WardCMSouth Shields, Durham30 September 1997 Spennymoor Town202070
6Jamie LennonCDM/CMSantry, Dublin9 May 1998 St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's2017861
7Robbie BensonCMAthlone, Westmeath7 May 1992 Dundalk2020172
8Darragh MarkeyCAMLucan, Dublin23 May 1997 St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's20151164
11Dean ClarkeRW/LW/ST/RBDundrum, Dublin29 March 1993 Limerick2018667
15Billy KingRW/LWPortobello, Edinburgh12 May 1994 Greenock Morton2020141
16Jason McClellandRW/LW/CAMTempleogue, Dublin3 May 1997 UCD2020160
19Chris ForresterCAM/LW/CDMSmithfield, Dublin17 December 1992 Aberdeen201921047
22James DoonaRW/LWInchicore, Dublin15 January 1998 Shamrock Rovers2018475
23Jordan GibsonRW/LW/STBirmingham, West Midlands26 February 1998 Bradford City2020152
34Ben McCormackLW/RWHarmonstown, Dublin4 April 2003 St Patrick's Athletic Under 17's201930
35Darragh BurnsRWStamullen, Meath8 June 2002 St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's201980
Forwards
9Martin RennieSTKirkcaldy, Fife9 May 1994 Montrose2020110
10Ronan HaleST/LWBelfast, Antrim8 September 1998 Crusaders2019122
12Georgie KellySTTooban, Donegal12 November 1996 Dundalk2020133
18Jake WalkerSTClondalkin, Dublin19 August 2000 St Patrick's Athletic Under 19's2017303

Transfers

See main article: List of 2019–20 League of Ireland transfers.

Pre-season

In
PlayerCountryPositionSigned from
Jason McClellandMidfielder UCD
Robbie BensonMidfielder Dundalk
Rory FeelyDefender Waterford
Conor KearnsGoalkeeper UCD
Shane GriffinDefender Cork City
Billy KingMidfielder Greenock Morton
Dan WardMidfielder Spennymoor Town
Martin RennieForward Montrose
Ollie YoungerDefender Burnley (loan)
Out
PlayerCountryPositionSold to
Cian ColemanMidfielder Cork City
Mikey DrennanForward Evergreen
Glen McAuleyForward Bohemians
Gary ShawForward Bray Wanderers
Conor CliffordMidfielder Derry City
Rhys McCabeMidfielder Brechin City
Kevin TonerDefender Kilmore Celtic
David WebsterDefender Finn Harps
Barry MurphyGoalkeeperRetired
Ciaran KellyDefender Bohemians
Brian MaherGoalkeeper Bray Wanderers (loan)
Paul ClearyDefender Wexford (loan)

Mid-season

In
PlayerCountryPositionSigned from
Paul ClearyDefender Wexford (Returning of loan)
Georgie KellyForward Dundalk (loan)
Jordan GibsonMidfielder Bradford City
David TitovDefender Brentford B
Out
PlayerCountryPositionSold to
Ollie YoungerDefender Burnley (End of loan)
Brian MaherGoalkeeper Bray Wanderers
Dean ClarkeMidfielderReleased
Jake WalkerForward Cherry Orchard
Ronan HaleForward Larne
Dan WardMidfielder Gateshead
Martin RennieForward Montrose

Squad statistics

Appearances, goals and cards

Number in brackets represents (appearances of which were substituted ON).Last updated – 10 November 2020

No.PlayerSSE Airtricity LeagueFAI CupEA Sports CupLeinster Senior CupTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1Josh Keeley0000——00
2Rory Feely17110——181
3Ian Bermingham11(3)010——12(3)0
5Lee Desmond18(1)000——18(1)0
6Jamie Lennon16(2)010——17(2)0
7Robbie Benson1621(1)0——17(1)2
8Darragh Markey10(8)010——11(8)0
12Georgie Kelly1231(1)0——13(1)3
14Luke McNally18110——191
15Billy King14(4)100——14(4)1
16Jason McClelland15(8)010——16(8)0
17Simon Madden0000——00
19Chris Forrester17(2)21(1)0——18(2)2
20Shane Griffin14000——140
22James Doona7(6)01(1)0——8(7)0
23Jordan Gibson14(2)210——15(2)2
24David Titov4010——50
25Conor Kearns0010——10
26Brendan Clarke18000——180
30Paul Cleary0000——00
34Ben McCormack2(2)000——2(2)0
35Darragh Burns6(6)000——6(6)0
Players that left during the season
1Brian Maher0000——00
4Dan Ward6(2)010——7(2)0
9Martin Rennie10(8)010——11(8)0
10Ronan Hale3(1)100——3(1)1
11Dean Clarke4(1)000——4(1)0
12Ollie Younger2000——20
18Jake Walker1(1)000——1(1)0

Top scorers

Includes all competitive matches.Last updated 10 November 2020

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12Georgie Kelly3 0 ——3
23Jordan Gibson2 0 ——2
7Robbie Benson2 0 ——2
19Chris Forrester2 0 ——2
14Luke McNally1 0 ——1
2Rory Feely1 0 ——1
15Billy King1 0 ——1
10Ronan Hale1 0 ——1
N/AOwn goal1 0 ——1

Top assists

Includes all competitive matches.Last updated 10 November 2020

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7Robbie Benson5 0 ——5
20Shane Griffin3 0 ——3
5Lee Desmond2 0 ——2
16Jason McClelland1 0 ——1

Top clean sheets

Includes all competitive matches.Last updated 10 November 2020

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GK1Brian Maher0/00/0——0/0
GK1Josh Keeley0/00/0——0/0
GK25Conor Kearns0/00/1——0/1
GK26Brendan Clarke8/180/0——8/18

Disciplinary record

Last updated 10 November 2020

NumberNameSSE Airtricity LeagueFAI CupEA Sports CupLeinster Senior CupTotal
2Rory Feely7100——71
6Jamie Lennon8000——80
20Shane Griffin6100——61
19Chris Forrester6000——60
12Georgie Kelly4000——40
12Ollie Younger2100——21
8Darragh Markey2010——30
24David Titov2010——30
23Jordan Gibson2000——20
14Luke McNally2000——20
7Robbie Benson2000——20
5Lee Desmond2000——20
9Martin Rennie1000——10
4Dan Ward1000——10
11Dean Clarke1000——10
10Ronan Hale1000——10
Totals49320——513

Captains

Club

Coaching staff

Kit

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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.

Type Shirt Shorts Socks Info
Home Red/White Shoulders White Red Worn 16 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), Shamrock Rovers (LOI) (H), Waterford (LOI) (A), Sligo Rovers (LOI) (H), Shelbourne (LOI) (H), Cork City (LOI) (A), Finn Harps (LOI) (A), Dundalk (LOI) (H), Shamrock Rovers (LOI) (A), Bohemians (LOI) (H)
Away Black/Grey Stripes Black Black Worn 4 times; against Sligo Rovers (LOI) (A), Shelbourne (LOI) (A), Dundalk (LOI) (A), Derry City (LOI) (A)
Third White Red White Worn 3 times; against Galway United (FRN) (N), UCD (FRN) (A), Bohemians (LOI) (A)
Pre-season Home Red/White Sleeves White Red Worn 4 times; against Fermoy (FRN) (N), Wexford (FRN) (N), Athlone Town (FRN) (A), Drogheda United (FRN) (H)
Pre-season Away Blue Blue Blue Worn 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

See main article: 2020 League of Ireland Premier Division.

Matches

FAI Cup

See main article: 2020 FAI Cup.

EA Sports Cup

See main article: 2020 League of Ireland Cup.

Leinster Senior Cup

See main article: 2019–20 Leinster Senior Cup.

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