Danny Ormerod
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Daniel Lee Ormerod[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 19 April 2006[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Blackpool, England[3] | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Peterborough United | ||
| Number | 27 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Blackpool | |||
| 2021–2023 | AFC Fylde | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2026 | AFC Fylde | 103 | (38) |
| 2023 | → Burscough (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Chorley (loan) | 5 | (3) |
| 2026– | Peterborough United | 8 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 11:45, 12 October 2026 (UTC) | |||
Daniel Lee Ormerod (born 19 April 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Peterborough United.
Career
[edit]AFC Fylde
[edit]Ormerod came through the youth academy at AFC Fylde after previously being with Blackpool. In 2023, he had spells with Burscough[4] and Lostock St Gerards.[5] In November 2023, he signed his first professional contract with the club.[6] In July 2024, he signed a new two-year contract with the club.[7] In November 2024, he joined National League North club Chorley on a one-month loan.[8][9] He was recalled from his loan on 30 November.[10][11]
Ormerod's breakthrough season came in 2025–26 as he won the National League North with AFC Fylde, securing promotion to the National League, finished runner-up behind Paul Blackett for the top goalscorer award and was awarded both player of the season and young player of the season.[12]
In August 2026, he was subject to numerous bids from EFL clubs, with AFC Fylde rejecting an offer of £500,000 from York City.[13]
Peterborough United
[edit]On 26 August 2026, Ormerod signed for EFL League One club Peterborough United on a long term contract for an undisclosed fee believed to be around £600,000.[14]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 10 October 2026
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| AFC Fylde | 2023–24[15][16] | National League | 26 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — | 3[a] | 1 | 29 | 8 | |
| 2024–25[17][18] | National League | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 35 | 1 | ||
| 2025–26[19][20] | National League North | 41 | 28 | 2 | 1 | — | 3[b] | 3 | 46 | 32 | ||
| 2026–27[21] | National League | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Total | 103 | 38 | 3 | 1 | — | 7 | 4 | 113 | 43 | |||
| Burscough (loan) | 2023–24[22] | NWCFL Premier Division | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1[c] | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Chorley (loan) | 2024–25[23] | National League North | 5 | 3 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | ||
| Peterborough United | 2026–27[21] | League One | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2[d] | 0 | 10 | 2 |
| Career total | 115 | 41 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 128 | 48 | ||
- ↑ One appearance, one goal in Lancashire Senior Cup; two appearances in FA Trophy
- 1 2 Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
- ↑ Appearance in Liverpool Senior Cup
- ↑ Appearances in EFL Trophy
References
[edit]- ↑ "Football Agent Transactions 2 February 2024 to 3 February 2025". The Football Association. 14 April 2025. Archived from the original on 14 April 2025. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
- ↑ Danny Ormerod at Soccerbase
- ↑ "Ormerod Believes Posh Perfect For Next Stage In Career". Peterborough United - The Posh. 27 August 2026. Retrieved 7 September 2026.
- ↑ Langley, Gary (29 October 2023). "Player Registrations - 22nd to 28th October 2023". North West Counties Football League. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ Sykes, Andy (4 May 2023). "Lostock win promotion with title in their grasp". West Lancashire Football League. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ Foster, Callum (2 November 2023). "AFC Fylde teenage striker signs his first professional contract at Mill Farm". Blackpool Gazette. National World. Archived from the original on 3 November 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ↑ Elliott, Sam (4 July 2024). "Ormerod On Board As Fylde Tie Down Their Top Talent". National League. Archived from the original on 16 January 2026. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ↑ "Danny Ormerod joins the Magpies on loan". Chorley F.C. 1 November 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ↑ "Danny Ormerod Joins Chorley on Loan". AFC Fylde. 1 November 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ↑ "Danny Ormerod recalled by AFC Fylde". Chorley F.C. 30 November 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ↑ "Danny Ormerod Recalled From Chorley Loan Spell". AFC Fylde. 30 November 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ↑ Browne, Gavin (7 June 2026). "AFC Fylde make it a National League North hat-trick at end-of-season awards ceremony". Blackpool Gazette. National World. Archived from the original on 8 June 2026. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
- ↑
- Davis, Paul (25 August 2026). "£500,000 not enough to buy Rotherham United summer target Danny Ormerod". Rotherham Advertiser. Iconic Newspapers. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
- Ramsey, Gabriel (23 August 2026). "Reports say York City have bid rejected for Danny Ormerod". York Press. Newsquest. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
- Browne, Gavin (25 August 2026). ""No agreement has been reached with any club": AFC Fylde's response to striker speculation". Blackpool Gazette. National World. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
- Swann, Alan (24 August 2026). "Peterborough United would have to splash out more than £500k to land hotshot non-league striker". Peterborough Telegraph. National World. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
- ↑ Speller, Glenn (26 August 2026). "Peterborough sign Fylde striker Ormerod". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
- ↑ "Games played by Danny Ormerod in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑
- For Lancashire Senior Cup: "Match Report: Lancaster City 2 - 1 AFC Fylde". Lancaster City F.C. 12 September 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
- For FA Trophy third round: "Match Report | Nuneaton Borough 2-2 AFC Fylde (5-6 on penalties)". AFC Fylde. 9 December 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- For FA Trophy fourth round: "Match Report | Aveley 1-0 AFC Fylde". AFC Fylde. 14 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "Games played by Danny Ormerod in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑
- For FA Cup fourth qualifying round: "Match Report: AFC Fylde 1-4 Rochdale". AFC Fylde. 12 October 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- For FA Trophy third round: "Match Report: AFC Fylde 2-2 Kidderminster Harriers (0-3 Pens)". AFC Fylde. 7 December 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "Games played by Danny Ormerod in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
- ↑
- For FA Cup second qualifying round: "Match Report: AFC Fylde 4-1 Bamber Bridge". AFC Fylde. 13 September 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- For FA Cup third qualifying round: "Match Report: AFC Fylde 2-2 Darlington". AFC Fylde. 27 September 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- For FA Trophy second round: "Spennymoor Town vs Fylde: FA Trophy stats & head-to-head". BBC Sport. 15 November 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- 1 2 "Games played by Danny Ormerod in 2026/2027". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
- ↑ "D1 N Statistics 2018-19". Retrieved 15 June 2026 – via NWCFL Scores.
- ↑ "Danny Ormerod - stats, career and market value". FotMob. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
External links
[edit]- Danny Ormerod at Soccerbase
- Danny Ormerod at Soccerway