Harry McHugh

Harry McHugh (born 14 October 2002) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Wigan Athletic.

Harry McHugh

Personal information
Full name	Harry McHugh[1]
Date of birth	(2002-10-14) 14 October 2002 (age 22)[2]
Place of birth	Liverpool, England
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Wigan Athletic
Number	21
Youth career
	Everton
	Wigan Athletic
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–	Wigan Athletic	17	(0)
2022	→ Chester (loan)	2	(0)
2024	→ Ayr United (loan)	12	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:04, 9 May 2025 (UTC)

Early life

McHugh was born in Liverpool.^[3]

Career

After a spell with Everton, McHugh joined Wigan Athletic's academy at under-13 level.^[4] He signed a two-year scholarship in 2019.^[4] McHugh made his debut for Wigan Athletic on 8 November 2020 as a substitute in a 3–2 FA Cup defeat to Chorley,^[5][6] and made his first senior start in their following match, a 2–2 draw with Tranmere Rovers in the EFL Trophy 11 November 2020.^[6] He scored his first goal for the club in that match, a 25-yard finish in first-half stoppage time.^[6][7] His first league appearance came as a late substitute in a 0–0 home draw against Bristol Rovers on 24 November 2020.^[8]

On 8 September 2022, McHugh signed for National League North club Chester on an initial 28-day loan.^[9]

On 1 February 2024, McHugh joined Scottish Championship club Ayr United on loan until the end of the season.^[10]

Career statistics

As of match played 8 October 2024

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Wigan Athletic	2020–21[11]	League One	1	0	1	0	0	0	1[a]	1	3	1
	2021–22[12]	League One	0	0	0	0	0	0	3[a]	0	3	0
	2022–23[13]	Championship	0	0	0	0	1	0	—		1	0
	2023–24[14]	League One	2	0	1	0	0	0	3[a]	1	6	1
	2024–25[15]	League One	14	0	2	0	1	0	2[a]	0	19	0
Career total			17	0	4	0	2	0	9	2	32	2

1. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy