Darren Potter
| Date of birth | 21 December 1984 |
| Place of birth | Liverpool |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Weight | 72 kg |
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Darren Potter is a skilful midfielder who was released by Everton when fifteen years old.
His contract at Liverpool was extended to June 2008 in August 2005.
Darren was made available for transfer by Wolverhampton Wanderers in May 2008.
After a loan spell, he joined Sheffield Wednesday in July 2009 with a two-year contract.
Darren joined Milton Keynes Dons in July 2011 with a one-year contract that was extended to June 2016 in February 2014 and to June 2017 in October 2015.
He joined Rotherham United in July 2017 with a two-year contract.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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| Liverpool | 18 Apr 2002 | 18 Jan 2007 | |
| Southampton | 26 Jan 2006 | 31 May 2006 | L |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 17 Aug 2006 | 15 Jan 2007 | L |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 18 Jan 2007 | 10 Jul 2009 | |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 15 Jan 2009 | 31 May 2009 | L |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 10 Jul 2009 | 30 Jun 2011 | |
| Milton Keynes Dons | 01 Jul 2011 | 30 Jun 2017 | |
| Rotherham United | 01 Jul 2017 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2004-05 | Liverpool | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Liverpool | League Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Liverpool | Premier League | 2 |
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| 2004-05 | Liverpool | UEFA Champions League | 1 | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Liverpool | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Liverpool | UEFA Champions League | 4 | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Southampton | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Southampton | League Championship | 8 | 2 |
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| 2006-07 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Championship | 35 | 3 |
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| 2006-07 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Championship Play-Offs | 2 |
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| 2006-07 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Championship | 11 | 7 |
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| 2007-08 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Sheffield Wednesday | League Championship | 17 | 2 |
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| 2009-10 | Sheffield Wednesday | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Sheffield Wednesday | League Championship | 46 | 3 |
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| 2009-10 | Sheffield Wednesday | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Sheffield Wednesday | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Sheffield Wednesday | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 3 |
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| 2010-11 | Sheffield Wednesday | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Sheffield Wednesday | League One | 22 | 11 |
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| 2011-12 | Milton Keynes Dons | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Milton Keynes Dons | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Milton Keynes Dons | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Milton Keynes Dons | League One | 40 | 3 |
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| 2011-12 | Milton Keynes Dons | League One Play-Offs | 2 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Milton Keynes Dons | FA Cup | 6 | 1 |
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| 2012-13 | Milton Keynes Dons | League Cup | 3 |
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| 2012-13 | Milton Keynes Dons | League One | 46 | 4 |
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| 2013-14 | Milton Keynes Dons | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2013-14 | Milton Keynes Dons | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 |
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| 2013-14 | Milton Keynes Dons | League One | 29 |
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| 2014-15 | Milton Keynes Dons | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2014-15 | Milton Keynes Dons | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2014-15 | Milton Keynes Dons | League Cup | 4 |
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| 2014-15 | Milton Keynes Dons | League One | 40 | 2 |
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| 2015-16 | Milton Keynes Dons | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2015-16 | Milton Keynes Dons | League Championship | 36 | 1 |
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| 2016-17 | Milton Keynes Dons | FA Cup | 3 |
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| 2016-17 | Milton Keynes Dons | Football League Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2016-17 | Milton Keynes Dons | League One | 32 | 4 |
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| 2017-18 | Rotherham United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2017-18 | Rotherham United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2017-18 | Rotherham United | League One | 16 |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2009 | Sheffield Wednesday v Charlton Athletic | W | 4-1 | League Championship | |
| 27 Jan 2009 | Nottingham Forest v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 31 Jan 2009 | Sheffield Wednesday v Birmingham City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 07 Feb 2009 | Sheffield United v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 14 Feb 2009 | Doncaster Rovers v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 17 Feb 2009 | Sheffield Wednesday v Barnsley | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 21 Feb 2009 | Sheffield Wednesday v Crystal Palace | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 28 Feb 2009 | Burnley v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 2-4 | League Championship | |
| 03 Mar 2009 | Sheffield Wednesday v Reading | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 10 Mar 2009 | Preston North End v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 21 Mar 2009 | Sheffield Wednesday v Swansea City | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 04 Apr 2009 | Norwich City v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 11 Apr 2009 | Sheffield Wednesday v Derby County | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 13 Apr 2009 | Queens Park Rangers v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 3-2 | League Championship | |
| 18 Apr 2009 | Sheffield Wednesday v Southampton | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 25 Apr 2009 | Bristol City v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 03 May 2009 | Sheffield Wednesday v Cardiff City | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 08 Aug 2009 | Sheffield Wednesday v Barnsley | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 11 Aug 2009 | Sheffield Wednesday v Rochdale | W | 3-0 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 15 Aug 2009 | Peterborough United v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 19 Aug 2009 | Newcastle United v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 22 Aug 2009 | Sheffield Wednesday v Scunthorpe United | W | 4-0 | League Championship | |
| 25 Aug 2009 | Port Vale v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 2-0 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 29 Aug 2009 | Plymouth Argyle v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 12 Sep 2009 | Sheffield Wednesday v Nottingham Forest | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 15 Sep 2009 | Sheffield Wednesday v Middlesbrough | L | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 18 Sep 2009 | Sheffield United v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 3-2 | League Championship | |
| 26 Sep 2009 | Sheffield Wednesday v Cardiff City | W | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 29 Sep 2009 | Crystal Palace v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 03 Oct 2009 | Derby County v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 17 Oct 2009 | Sheffield Wednesday v Coventry City | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 20 Oct 2009 | Sheffield Wednesday v Preston North End | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 23 Oct 2009 | Watford v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 4-1 | League Championship | |
| 31 Oct 2009 | Bristol City v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 07 Nov 2009 | Sheffield Wednesday v Queens Park Rangers | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 21 Nov 2009 | Ipswich Town v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 28 Nov 2009 | Sheffield Wednesday v West Bromwich Albion | L | 0-4 | League Championship | |
| 05 Dec 2009 | Sheffield Wednesday v Reading | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 08 Dec 2009 | Doncaster Rovers v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 12 Dec 2009 | Leicester City v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 19 Dec 2009 | Sheffield Wednesday v Swansea City | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 26 Dec 2009 | Sheffield Wednesday v Newcastle United | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 02 Jan 2010 | Sheffield Wednesday v Crystal Palace | L | 1-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 16 Jan 2010 | Barnsley v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 19 Jan 2010 | Blackpool v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 23 Jan 2010 | Sheffield Wednesday v Peterborough United | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 27 Jan 2010 | Scunthorpe United v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 30 Jan 2010 | Sheffield Wednesday v Plymouth Argyle | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 06 Feb 2010 | Nottingham Forest v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 09 Feb 2010 | Sheffield Wednesday v Blackpool | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 16 Feb 2010 | Sheffield Wednesday v Doncaster Rovers | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 20 Feb 2010 | Sheffield Wednesday v Ipswich Town | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 27 Feb 2010 | Reading v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 5-0 | League Championship | |
| 06 Mar 2010 | Sheffield Wednesday v Leicester City | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 09 Mar 2010 | West Bromwich Albion v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 13 Mar 2010 | Swansea City v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 16 Mar 2010 | Preston North End v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 20 Mar 2010 | Sheffield Wednesday v Derby County | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 24 Mar 2010 | Sheffield Wednesday v Watford | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 27 Mar 2010 | Coventry City v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 03 Apr 2010 | Queens Park Rangers v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 05 Apr 2010 | Sheffield Wednesday v Bristol City | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 10 Apr 2010 | Middlesbrough v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 18 Apr 2010 | Sheffield Wednesday v Sheffield United | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 24 Apr 2010 | Cardiff City v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 3-2 | League Championship | |
| 02 May 2010 | Sheffield Wednesday v Crystal Palace | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 07 Aug 2010 | Sheffield Wednesday v Dagenham and Redbridge | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 10 Aug 2010 | Sheffield Wednesday v Bury | W | 1-0 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 14 Aug 2010 | Colchester United v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 21 Aug 2010 | Sheffield Wednesday v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 24 Aug 2010 | Scunthorpe United v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 4-2 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 28 Aug 2010 | Hartlepool United v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 0-5 | League One | |
| 01 Sep 2010 | Sheffield Wednesday v Notts County | W | 2-1 | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 05 Sep 2010 | Brentford v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 11 Sep 2010 | Sheffield Wednesday v Carlisle United | L | 0-1 | League One | |
| 18 Sep 2010 | Plymouth Argyle v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 3-2 | League One | |
| 25 Sep 2010 | Sheffield Wednesday v Southampton | L | 0-1 | League One | |
| 02 Oct 2010 | Notts County v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 0-2 | League One | |
| 06 Oct 2010 | Sheffield Wednesday v Chesterfield | W | 2-2 (8-7) | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2nd round - northern section |
| 09 Oct 2010 | Sheffield Wednesday v Leyton Orient | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 16 Oct 2010 | Yeovil Town v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 0-2 | League One | |
| 23 Oct 2010 | Sheffield Wednesday v AFC Bournemouth | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 30 Oct 2010 | Charlton Athletic v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 02 Nov 2010 | Sheffield Wednesday v Huddersfield Town | L | 0-2 | League One | |
| 20 Nov 2010 | Milton Keynes Dons v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 1-4 | League One | |
| 23 Nov 2010 | Sheffield Wednesday v Walsall | W | 3-0 | League One | |
| 27 Nov 2010 | Sheffield Wednesday v Northampton Town | W | 3-2 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 30 Nov 2010 | Carlisle United v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 3-1 | Johnstones Paint Trophy | Semi-final - northern section |
| 04 Dec 2010 | Swindon Town v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 11 Dec 2010 | Sheffield Wednesday v Bristol Rovers | W | 6-2 | League One | |
| 18 Dec 2010 | Exeter City v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 5-1 | League One | |
| 25 Jan 2011 | Sheffield Wednesday v Yeovil Town | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 29 Jan 2011 | Sheffield Wednesday v Hereford United | W | 4-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 01 Feb 2011 | Peterborough United v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 5-3 | League One | |
| 12 Feb 2011 | Rochdale v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 26 Feb 2011 | Carlisle United v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 08 Mar 2011 | Oldham Athletic v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 2-3 | League One | |
| 15 Mar 2011 | Sheffield Wednesday v Peterborough United | L | 1-4 | League One | |
| 19 Mar 2011 | Southampton v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 2-0 | League One | |
| 26 Mar 2011 | Dagenham and Redbridge v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 29 Mar 2011 | Sheffield Wednesday v Brentford | L | 1-3 | League One | |
| 09 Apr 2011 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 2-0 | League One | |
| 16 Apr 2011 | Sheffield Wednesday v Hartlepool United | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 25 Apr 2011 | Sheffield Wednesday v Swindon Town | W | 3-1 | League One | |
| 30 Apr 2011 | Bristol Rovers v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 07 May 2011 | Sheffield Wednesday v Exeter City | L | 1-2 | 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 |
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| 2003-04 | Republic of Ireland | Under-21 | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Republic of Ireland | World Youth Under-20 | 3 |
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| 2004-05 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA Under-21 | 5 |
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| 2004-05 | Republic of Ireland | Under-21 | 2 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA Under-21 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 2 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 1 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA European Championship | 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 | |
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| 29 Nov 2003 | Saudi Arabia v Republic of Ireland | W | 1-2 | World Youth Cup Under-20 | Group E |
| 02 Dec 2003 | Ivory Coast v Republic of Ireland | D | 2-2 | World Youth Cup Under-20 | Group E |
| 05 Dec 2003 | Republic of Ireland v Mexico | W | 2-0 | World Youth Cup Under-20 | Group E |
| 27 Apr 2004 | Poland v Republic of Ireland | D | 2-2 | Under-21 | |
| 25 May 2004 | Republic of Ireland v Scotland | W | 3-1 | Under-21 | |
| 17 Aug 2004 | Republic of Ireland v Bulgaria | W | 3-2 | U21 | |
| 03 Sep 2004 | Republic of Ireland v Cyprus | W | 3-0 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
| 07 Sep 2004 | Switzerland v Republic of Ireland | L | 4-2 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
| 08 Oct 2004 | France v Republic of Ireland | L | 1-0 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
| 08 Feb 2005 | Portugal v Republic of Ireland | L | 2-0 | U21 | |
| 25 Mar 2005 | Israel v Republic of Ireland | L | 3-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
| 03 Jun 2005 | Republic of Ireland v Israel | D | 2-2 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
| 07 Oct 2005 | Cyprus v Republic of Ireland | D | 1-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
| 24 May 2007 | Republic of Ireland v Ecuador | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 26 May 2007 | Republic of Ireland v Bolivia | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 22 Aug 2007 | Denmark v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-4 | International Friendly | |
| 17 Nov 2007 | Wales v Republic of Ireland | D | 2-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group D |
| 06 Feb 2008 | Republic of Ireland v Brazil | L | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.