David Buchanan
| Date of birth | 06 May 1986 |
| Place of birth | Rochdale, England |
| Nationality | Northern Irish |
| Weight | 67 kg |
| Height | 1.73 m |
| Position | Defender/Midfielder |
David Buchanan, who played for Bolton Wanderers during his youth career, signed his first pro contract with Bury in June 2005.
It ran to June 2007 and was extended to June 2010 in June 2008.
David joined Tranmere Rovers in July 2011 with a one-year contract.
He joined Preston North End in July 2012 with a two-year contract that was extended to June 2015 in December 2013.
His contract at Northampton Town was extended to June 2019 in January 2018.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bury | 21 Jun 2005 | 30 Jun 2010 | |
| Hamilton Academical | 01 Aug 2010 | 31 May 2011 | |
| Tranmere Rovers | 30 Jul 2011 | 30 Jun 2012 | |
| Preston North End | 01 Jul 2012 | 30 Jun 2015 | |
| Northampton Town | 01 Jul 2015 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2004-05 | Bury | League Two | 3 |
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| 2005-06 | Bury | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Bury | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Bury | League Two | 22 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Bury | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Bury | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Bury | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Bury | League Two | 36 | 5 |
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| 2007-08 | Bury | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Bury | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 3 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Bury | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Bury | League Two | 24 | 11 |
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| 2008-09 | Bury | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Bury | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Bury | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Bury | League Two | 46 |
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| 2008-09 | Bury | League Two Play-Offs | 2 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Bury | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Bury | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Bury | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Bury | League Two | 37 | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Tranmere Rovers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Tranmere Rovers | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Tranmere Rovers | League One | 41 | 1 |
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| 2012-13 | Preston North End | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Preston North End | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Preston North End | League Cup | 2 |
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| 2012-13 | Preston North End | League One | 27 | 6 |
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| 2013-14 | Preston North End | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2013-14 | Preston North End | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2013-14 | Preston North End | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2013-14 | Preston North End | League One | 16 | 3 |
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| 2013-14 | Preston North End | League One Play-Offs | 1 | ||||
| 2014-15 | Preston North End | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2014-15 | Preston North End | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 3 | 1 |
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| 2014-15 | Preston North End | League One | 17 |
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| 2015-16 | Northampton Town | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2015-16 | Northampton Town | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2015-16 | Northampton Town | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2015-16 | Northampton Town | League Two | 46 |
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| 2016-17 | Northampton Town | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2016-17 | Northampton Town | Football League Trophy | 3 | ||||
| 2016-17 | Northampton Town | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2016-17 | Northampton Town | League One | 45 |
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| 2017-18 | Northampton Town | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2017-18 | Northampton Town | Football League Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2017-18 | Northampton Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2017-18 | Northampton Town | League One | 32 | 1 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2011 | Leyton Orient v Tranmere Rovers | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 16 Aug 2011 | Notts County v Tranmere Rovers | L | 3-2 | League One | |
| 20 Aug 2011 | Tranmere Rovers v Sheffield United | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 27 Aug 2011 | Brentford v Tranmere Rovers | W | 0-2 | League One | |
| 03 Sep 2011 | Tranmere Rovers v Yeovil Town | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 10 Sep 2011 | Huddersfield Town v Tranmere Rovers | L | 2-0 | League One | |
| 13 Sep 2011 | Tranmere Rovers v Carlisle United | L | 1-2 | League One | |
| 17 Sep 2011 | Tranmere Rovers v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 24 Sep 2011 | Preston North End v Tranmere Rovers | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 01 Oct 2011 | Tranmere Rovers v AFC Bournemouth | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 08 Oct 2011 | Charlton Athletic v Tranmere Rovers | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 12 Oct 2011 | Accrington Stanley v Tranmere Rovers | W | 0-1 | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2nd round - northern section |
| 15 Oct 2011 | Tranmere Rovers v Oldham Athletic | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 22 Oct 2011 | Tranmere Rovers v Walsall | W | 2-1 | League One | |
| 25 Oct 2011 | Hartlepool United v Tranmere Rovers | W | 0-2 | League One | |
| 29 Oct 2011 | Scunthorpe United v Tranmere Rovers | L | 4-2 | League One | |
| 05 Nov 2011 | Tranmere Rovers v Colchester United | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 09 Nov 2011 | Chesterfield v Tranmere Rovers | L | 4-3 | Johnstones Paint Trophy | Quarter-final - northern section |
| 12 Nov 2011 | Tranmere Rovers v Cheltenham Town | L | 0-1 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 19 Nov 2011 | Tranmere Rovers v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 1-2 | League One | |
| 26 Nov 2011 | Exeter City v Tranmere Rovers | L | 3-0 | League One | |
| 10 Dec 2011 | Tranmere Rovers v Milton Keynes Dons | L | 0-2 | League One | |
| 17 Dec 2011 | Stevenage v Tranmere Rovers | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 30 Dec 2011 | Tranmere Rovers v Bury | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 02 Jan 2012 | Sheffield Wednesday v Tranmere Rovers | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 17 Jan 2012 | Tranmere Rovers v Rochdale | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 21 Jan 2012 | AFC Bournemouth v Tranmere Rovers | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 28 Jan 2012 | Tranmere Rovers v Huddersfield Town | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 04 Feb 2012 | Wycombe Wanderers v Tranmere Rovers | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Carlisle United v Tranmere Rovers | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 18 Feb 2012 | Tranmere Rovers v Charlton Athletic | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 25 Feb 2012 | Oldham Athletic v Tranmere Rovers | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 03 Mar 2012 | Chesterfield v Tranmere Rovers | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 06 Mar 2012 | Tranmere Rovers v Notts County | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 10 Mar 2012 | Tranmere Rovers v Leyton Orient | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 13 Mar 2012 | Tranmere Rovers v Preston North End | W | 2-1 | League One | |
| 17 Mar 2012 | Sheffield United v Tranmere Rovers | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 20 Mar 2012 | Rochdale v Tranmere Rovers | W | 0-2 | League One | |
| 24 Mar 2012 | Tranmere Rovers v Exeter City | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 31 Mar 2012 | Bury v Tranmere Rovers | L | 2-0 | League One | |
| 06 Apr 2012 | Tranmere Rovers v Stevenage | W | 3-0 | League One | |
| 09 Apr 2012 | Milton Keynes Dons v Tranmere Rovers | L | 3-0 | League One | |
| 14 Apr 2012 | Walsall v Tranmere Rovers | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 05 May 2012 | Tranmere Rovers v Scunthorpe United | D | 1-1 | League One | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | Northern Ireland | UEFA Under-19 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2005 | Northern Ireland v Greece | L | 0-1 | UEFA U19 | Final Tour |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.