Harry McHugh explained

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

Early life

McHugh was born in Liverpool.

Career

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

On 8 September 2022, McHugh signed for National League North club Chester on an initial 28-day loan.^[7]

On 1 February 2024, McHugh joined Scottish Championship club Ayr United on loan until the end of the season.^[8]

Career statistics

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	League One	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	3	1
	2021–22	League One	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	3	0
	2022–23	Championship	0	0	0	0	1	0	—		1	0
	2023–24	League One	2	0	1	0	0	0	3	1	6	1
Career total			3	0	2	0	1	0	7	2	13	2

Notes and References

1. Web site: 23 June 2020 . Club list of registered players: As at 23rd June 2020: Wigan Athletic . 9 October 2020 . 41 .
2. Web site: Harry McHugh . 2020-12-01 . wiganathletic.com . Wigan Athletic F.C..
3. Web site: 24 April 2019 . Meet Wigan Athletic's new under-18s for 2019–2021 . 2021-02-02 . wiganathletic.com . Wigan Athletic F.C..
4. Web site: Kendrick . Paul . 12 November 2020 . Wigan Athletic starlet wants more! . 1 December 2020 . Wigan Today.
5. Web site: 11 November 2020 . Harry McHugh – "I'd love to have celebrated that goal with the fans." . 1 December 2020 . wiganathletic.com . Wigan Athletic F.C..
6. Web site: 24 November 2020 . Report – Wigan Athletic 0 Bristol Rovers 0 . 1 December 2020 . wiganathletic.com . Wigan Athletic F.C..
7. Web site: BREAKING : Harry McHugh joins on loan from Wigan!. www.chesterfc.com. 8 September 2022. 9 September 2022.
8. Web site: Harry McHugh joins Ayr United on loan. wiganathletic.com. 1 February 2024. 1 February 2024.