| Stephen McGowan | |
| Fullname: | Stephen McGowan |
| Birth Date: | 1984 9, df=y |
| Birth Place: | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Currentclub: | Neilston |
| Position: | Striker |
| Youthyears1: | 2000–2001 |
| Youthclubs1: | Dundee United |
| Years1: | 2001–2004 |
| Years2: | 2003 |
| Years3: | 2006–2007 |
| Years4: | 2007 |
| Years5: | 2007– |
| Clubs2: | → Ross County (loan) |
| Clubs5: | Neilston |
| Caps1: | 1 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Nationalyears1: | 2001 |
| Nationalyears2: | 2001 |
| Nationalteam1: | Scotland U16 |
| Nationalteam2: | Scotland U18 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 4 |
| Nationalcaps2: | 1 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 1 |
| Nationalgoals2: | 0 |
Stephen McGowan (born 24 September 1984) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a striker for junior side Neilston.
McGowan was a product of Dundee United's youth development programme and made his only appearance in the final game of the 2002–03 season. A loan spell with Ross County followed, before McGowan was released in February 2004, alongside fellow striker Danny Ogunmade.[1] After a few seasons in U21 football, McGowan moved to Maryhill in 2006. He signed for Irvine Meadow XI a year later then moved once more, this time to Neilston, in September 2007.
McGowan appeared at under-16 and under-18 level for Scotland, featuring in the 2001 UEFA under-16 Championship.[2]