| Jimmy McDermott | |
| Fullname: | James Lawrence McDermott |
| Birth Date: | 25 May 1932 |
| Birth Place: | Earlestown, England |
| Death Place: | Whiston, England |
| Position: | Winger |
| Clubs1: | Cromptons Recreation |
| Years2: | 1955–1959 |
| Clubs2: | Southport |
| Caps2: | 157 |
| Goals2: | 30 |
| Years3: | 1959–1961 |
| Clubs3: | Wigan Athletic |
| Caps3: | 38 |
| Goals3: | 12 |
James Lawrence McDermott[1] (25 May 1932 – 29 August 2006) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger.
Born in Earlestown, McDermott made 157 appearances in the Football League for Southport.[2] He also played in the Lancashire Combination for Cromptons Recreation and Wigan Athletic,[2] scoring twice for the latter in 38 games.[3]