Paul McGovern

Paul McGovern of Falkirk was born in Newry, N. Ireland on 9 January 2008 (age 18).

Paul McGovern, born on 9 January 2008 (age 18), is a Northern Irish right winger with Falkirk, where he wears number 11.

His career to this point is shaped mainly by Glenavon. Across two seasons there, he made 57 league appearances and scored 11 league goals, with his most productive spell coming in 2025-26, when he scored eight times in 36 league matches.

By 2026-27, McGovern was with Falkirk. He has made two league appearances and four League Cup appearances for the club, six in total across all competitions.

McGovern remains a young wide player whose early senior record is still largely built on his Glenavon spell, with Falkirk the next stage of his development.

📈 Key stats and insights

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Paul McGovern has made 2 Premiership appearances in 2026–27, both as a substitute

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Paul McGovern has made 4 League Cup appearances in 2026–27

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Paul McGovern scored 8 goals in 2025–26

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Paul McGovern joined Falkirk from Glenavon in July 2026 for an undisclosed fee

Last updated 1 October 2026. Send feedback

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Right Wing
Primary Position: Forward
Position

RW

11
Squad Number: 9 January 2008 (age 18)
Date of Birth: Newry
Birthplace: N. Ireland
Country of Birth: Falkirk
Team

📊 Season stats

Team: Falkirk
Premiership 2026 - 2027
Games: 2
Starting: -
Substitute: 2
Unused: 7
Utilisation: 22%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Team: Falkirk
League Cup 2026 - 2027
Games: 4
Starting: 2
Substitute: 2
Unused: -
Utilisation: 100%
Goals: -
Yellows: 1
Reds: -

In the 2026–27 Premiership McGovern has made two appearances, both as a substitute, and has zero league goals; he has also made four League Cup appearances – the numbers indicate a young player used primarily off the bench with most minutes coming in cup matches, pointing to a developmental squad role at Falkirk.

🔥 Recent form

Last 6 appearances for Paul McGovern.

Season average rating: 6.39

Match: Motherwell 0-0 Falkirk
9 Aug 2026 (A)
Mins: 22
Goals: -
Rating: 6.6

Match: Falkirk 0-2 St. Mirren
1 Aug 2026 (H)
Mins: 11
Goals: -
Rating: 6.2

Match: Falkirk 3-0 Stranraer
25 Jul 2026 (H)
Mins: 77
Goals: -
Rating: -

Match: Alloa Athletic 1-1 Falkirk
21 Jul 2026 (A)
Mins: 45
Goals: -
Rating: -

Match: Edinburgh City 0-5 Falkirk
11 Jul 2026 (A)
Mins: -
Goals: -
Rating: -

Match: Falkirk 0-1 Ayr United
14 Jul 2026 (H)
Mins: -
Goals: -
Rating: -

📋 Career stats

Team: Falkirk
Season 2026 - 2027
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Games: 2
Goals: -

Team: Glenavon
Season 2025 - 2026
Country: N. Ireland
Games: 36
Goals: 8

Team: Glenavon
Season 2024 - 2025
Country: N. Ireland
Games: 21
Goals: 3

Team: Newry City
Season 2023 - 2024
Country: N. Ireland
Games: 12
Goals: -

Team: Newry City
Season 2022 - 2023
Country: N. Ireland
Games: 1
Goals: -

McGovern is 18, is from N. Ireland and plays as a right wing for Falkirk; he progressed from trainee status into senior football, moving to Newry City in July 2022, joining Glenavon on a free transfer in August 2024 and signing for Falkirk in July 2026. His record includes eight goals in 2025–26 and three goals in 2024–25, which represent his most productive recent seasons prior to his move to Scotland.

💰 Transfers

Team: Falkirk
1 July 2026
From: Glenavon
Type: Undisclosed

Team: Glenavon
28 August 2024
From: Newry City
Type: Free Transfer

Team: Newry City
1 July 2022
Type: Trainee

His transfers trace a steady climb through the Northern Ireland system to the Scottish game – a trainee move to Newry City in July 2022, a free transfer to Glenavon in August 2024 and a July 2026 move to Falkirk for an undisclosed fee, reflecting progression rather than lateral movement.

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