Stephen McPhail
| Date of birth | 09 December 1979 |
| Place of birth | Westminster |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Weight | 76 kg |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
After establishing himself in the first-team squad in 1999-2000, Leeds United's mercurial Irish midfield player suffered more than most in 2000-01 in an injury ravaged season for the club.
He featured in just ten games, appearing in the starting line-up on four occasions.
A talented midfield player with a sweet left foot, superb vision and the ability to unlock defences, having failed to agree a new contract, Stephen was made available for transfer by Barnsley in June 2006.
He joined Cardiff City in July 2006 with a three-year contract that was extended to June 2011 in August 2007 and to June 2013 in October 2010.
Stephen joined Sheffield Wednesday in September 2013 with a contract to January 2014 that was then extended to February 2014.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds United | 23 Dec 1996 | 30 Jun 2004 | |
| Millwall | 13 Mar 2002 | 16 Apr 2002 | L |
| Nottingham Forest | 26 Aug 2003 | 26 Nov 2003 | L |
| Barnsley | 01 Jul 2004 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
| Cardiff City | 04 Jul 2006 | 30 Jun 2013 | |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 20 Sep 2013 | 14 Feb 2014 | |
| Shamrock Rovers | 14 Feb 2014 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1997-98 | Leeds United | Premier League | 4 |
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| 1998-99 | Leeds United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Leeds United | Premier League | 11 | 6 |
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| 1998-99 | Leeds United | UEFA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Leeds United | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Leeds United | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Leeds United | Premier League | 23 | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Leeds United | UEFA Cup | 9 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Leeds United | Premier League | 3 | 4 |
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| 2000-01 | Leeds United | UEFA Champions League | 1 | 2 |
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| 2001-02 | Leeds United | League Cup | 2 |
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| 2001-02 | Leeds United | Premier League | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Leeds United | UEFA Cup | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Millwall | League Division 1 | 3 |
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| 2002-03 | Leeds United | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Leeds United | Premier League | 7 | 6 |
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| 2002-03 | Leeds United | UEFA Cup | 2 | 3 |
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| 2003-04 | Leeds United | Premier League | 8 | 4 |
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| 2003-04 | Nottingham Forest | League Cup | 2 |
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| 2003-04 | Nottingham Forest | League Division 1 | 13 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Barnsley | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Barnsley | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Barnsley | League One | 36 | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Barnsley | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Barnsley | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Barnsley | League One | 30 | 4 |
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| 2005-06 | Barnsley | League One Play-Offs | 3 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Cardiff City | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Cardiff City | League Championship | 43 |
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| 2007-08 | Cardiff City | FA Cup | 5 |
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| 2007-08 | Cardiff City | League Championship | 42 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Cardiff City | League Cup | 4 |
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| 2008-09 | Cardiff City | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Cardiff City | League Championship | 27 | 5 |
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| 2008-09 | Cardiff City | League Cup | 3 |
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| 2009-10 | Cardiff City | League Championship | 21 |
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| 2009-10 | Cardiff City | League Championship Play-Offs | 3 |
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| 2009-10 | Cardiff City | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Cardiff City | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Cardiff City | League Championship | 23 | 5 |
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| 2010-11 | Cardiff City | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Cardiff City | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Cardiff City | League Championship | 11 | 8 |
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| 2011-12 | Cardiff City | League Championship Play-Offs | 1 | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Cardiff City | League Cup | 3 | 2 |
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| 2012-13 | Cardiff City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Cardiff City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2013-14 | Sheffield Wednesday | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2013-14 | Sheffield Wednesday | League Championship | 13 |
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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 | |
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| 07 Aug 2004 | Milton Keynes Dons v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 10 Aug 2004 | Barnsley v Bristol City | W | 2-1 | League One | |
| 14 Aug 2004 | Barnsley v Luton Town | L | 3-4 | League One | |
| 21 Aug 2004 | Walsall v Barnsley | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 18 Sep 2004 | Huddersfield Town v Barnsley | W | 0-2 | League One | |
| 21 Sep 2004 | Manchester City v Barnsley | L | 7-1 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 25 Sep 2004 | Barnsley v Chesterfield | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 28 Sep 2004 | Port Vale v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 02 Oct 2004 | Bradford City v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 09 Oct 2004 | Barnsley v Brentford | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 17 Oct 2004 | Sheffield Wednesday v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 20 Oct 2004 | Barnsley v Doncaster Rovers | L | 1-3 | League One | |
| 07 Dec 2004 | Colchester United v Barnsley | W | 0-2 | League One | |
| 11 Dec 2004 | Torquay United v Barnsley | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 18 Dec 2004 | Barnsley v Peterborough United | W | 4-0 | League One | |
| 26 Dec 2004 | Tranmere Rovers v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 28 Dec 2004 | Barnsley v Stockport County | D | 3-3 | League One | |
| 01 Jan 2005 | Barnsley v Hartlepool United | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 03 Jan 2005 | Chesterfield v Barnsley | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 15 Jan 2005 | Barnsley v Huddersfield Town | W | 4-2 | League One | |
| 22 Jan 2005 | Stockport County v Barnsley | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 25 Jan 2005 | Brentford v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 31 Jan 2005 | Barnsley v Bradford City | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 05 Feb 2005 | Barnsley v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 19 Feb 2005 | Barnsley v AFC Bournemouth | L | 0-1 | League One | |
| 22 Feb 2005 | Doncaster Rovers v Barnsley | L | 4-0 | League One | |
| 26 Feb 2005 | Barnsley v Torquay United | W | 4-1 | League One | |
| 05 Mar 2005 | Peterborough United v Barnsley | W | 1-3 | League One | |
| 12 Mar 2005 | Bristol City v Barnsley | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 19 Mar 2005 | Barnsley v Milton Keynes Dons | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 25 Mar 2005 | Luton Town v Barnsley | W | 1-3 | League One | |
| 28 Mar 2005 | Barnsley v Walsall | W | 3-2 | League One | |
| 02 Apr 2005 | Hull City v Barnsley | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 05 Apr 2005 | Barnsley v Wrexham | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 16 Apr 2005 | Barnsley v Oldham Athletic | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 23 Apr 2005 | Port Vale v Barnsley | L | 5-0 | League One | |
| 30 Apr 2005 | Barnsley v Colchester United | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 07 May 2005 | Blackpool v Barnsley | W | 0-2 | League One | |
| 06 Aug 2005 | Barnsley v Swindon Town | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 09 Aug 2005 | Scunthorpe United v Barnsley | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 13 Aug 2005 | Colchester United v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 20 Aug 2005 | Barnsley v Yeovil Town | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 23 Aug 2005 | Preston North End v Barnsley | W | 2-2 (5-4) | League Cup | 1st round |
| 27 Aug 2005 | Barnsley v Brentford | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 29 Aug 2005 | Swansea City v Barnsley | L | 3-1 | League One | |
| 20 Sep 2005 | Burnley v Barnsley | L | 3-0 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 15 Oct 2005 | Barnsley v Blackpool | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 22 Oct 2005 | Southend United v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 25 Oct 2005 | Rotherham United v Barnsley | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 29 Oct 2005 | Barnsley v Walsall | W | 2-1 | League One | |
| 05 Nov 2005 | Barnsley v Darlington | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 12 Nov 2005 | Bradford City v Barnsley | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 19 Nov 2005 | Barnsley v Rotherham United | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 26 Nov 2005 | Swindon Town v Barnsley | W | 0-3 | League One | |
| 17 Dec 2005 | Yeovil Town v Barnsley | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 07 Jan 2006 | Barnsley v Walsall | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 10 Jan 2006 | Barnsley v Gillingham | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 14 Jan 2006 | Port Vale v Barnsley | L | 3-2 | League One | |
| 21 Jan 2006 | Barnsley v Milton Keynes Dons | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 27 Jan 2006 | Nottingham Forest v Barnsley | W | 0-2 | League One | |
| 11 Feb 2006 | Doncaster Rovers v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | League One | |
| 14 Feb 2006 | Barnsley v Port Vale | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 18 Feb 2006 | Tranmere Rovers v Barnsley | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 25 Feb 2006 | Barnsley v Colchester United | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 28 Feb 2006 | AFC Bournemouth v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 04 Mar 2006 | Barnsley v Swansea City | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 11 Mar 2006 | Brentford v Barnsley | L | 3-1 | League One | |
| 18 Mar 2006 | Hartlepool United v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 25 Mar 2006 | Barnsley v AFC Bournemouth | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 01 Apr 2006 | Huddersfield Town v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 08 Apr 2006 | Barnsley v Chesterfield | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 15 Apr 2006 | Oldham Athletic v Barnsley | W | 0-3 | League One | |
| 17 Apr 2006 | Barnsley v Southend United | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 22 Apr 2006 | Blackpool v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 29 Apr 2006 | Barnsley v Bradford City | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 06 May 2006 | Walsall v Barnsley | W | 1-2 | League One | |
| 11 May 2006 | Barnsley v Huddersfield Town | L | 0-1 | League One Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 15 May 2006 | Huddersfield Town v Barnsley | W |
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| 27 May 2006 | Barnsley v Swansea City | W | 2-2 (4-3) | League One Play-Offs | Final |
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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| 1996-97 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA Under-18 | 2 |
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| 1997-98 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA Under-18 | 7 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA Under-18 | 3 | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA Under-21 | 1 | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | Republic of Ireland | Under-21 Tournament | 1 | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | Republic of Ireland | World Youth Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA Under-21 | 2 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Republic of Ireland | US Nike Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Republic of Ireland | FIFA World Cup | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 1 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 2 |
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| 2003-04 | Republic of Ireland | Unity Cup | 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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| 22 Oct 1996 | Republic of Ireland v Denmark | D | 2-2 | UEFA U18 | Group 4 |
| 20 May 1997 | Republic of Ireland v Norway | W | 3-0 | UEFA U18 | 2nd round group 2 |
| 24 Jul 1997 | France v Republic of Ireland | L | 3-2 | UEFA U18 | Group B |
| 26 Jul 1997 | Republic of Ireland v Switzerland | W | 1-0 | UEFA U18 | Final group B |
| 28 Jul 1997 | Republic of Ireland v Israel | D | 1-1 | UEFA U18 | Final group B |
| 22 Oct 1997 | Azerbaijan v Republic of Ireland | W | 2-4 | UEFA U18 | Group 4 |
| 24 Oct 1997 | Moldova v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-1 | UEFA U18 | Group 4 |
| 25 Mar 1998 | Greece v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-1 | UEFA U18 | 2nd round group 2 |
| 14 May 1998 | Republic of Ireland v Greece | W | 2-0 | UEFA U18 | 2nd round group 2 |
| 19 Jul 1998 | Croatia v Republic of Ireland | W | 2-5 | UEFA U18 | Final group B |
| 21 Jul 1998 | Republic of Ireland v England | L | 0-1 | UEFA U18 | Final group B |
| 26 Jul 1998 | Germany v Republic of Ireland | W | 1-1 (4-3) | UEFA U18 | Final |
| 13 Oct 1998 | Republic of Ireland v Malta | W | 2-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 8 |
| 04 Apr 1999 | Mexico v Republic of Ireland | L | 1-0 | World Youth Cup | Finals Group C |
| 07 Apr 1999 | Saudi Arabia v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-2 | World Youth Cup | Finals Group C |
| 10 Apr 1999 | Republic of Ireland v Australia | W | 4-0 | World Youth Cup | Finals Group C |
| 14 Apr 1999 | Nigeria v Republic of Ireland | L | 1-1 (4-5) | World Youth Cup | 2nd round |
| 31 May 1999 | Scotland v Republic of Ireland | L | 1-0 | U21 TOURNAMENT | |
| 02 Jun 1999 | Republic of Ireland v Northern Ireland | W | 1-0 | U21 TOURNAMENT | |
| 08 Jun 1999 | Republic of Ireland v North Macedonia | W | 3-0 | UEFA U21 | Group 8 |
| 31 Aug 1999 | Republic of Ireland v Yugoslavia | L | 0-2 | UEFA U21 | Group 8 |
| 03 Sep 1999 | Croatia v Republic of Ireland | L | 5-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 8 |
| 30 May 2000 | Republic of Ireland v Scotland | L | 1-2 | International Friendly | |
| 06 Jun 2000 | USA v Republic of Ireland | D | 1-1 | US NIKE CUP | |
| 11 Jun 2000 | Republic of Ireland v South Africa | W | 2-1 | US NIKE CUP | |
| 15 Aug 2001 | Republic of Ireland v Croatia | D | 2-2 | International Friendly | |
| 31 Aug 2001 | Republic of Ireland v Netherlands | D | 1-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 2 |
| 06 Oct 2001 | Republic of Ireland v Cyprus | W | 4-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 2 |
| 21 Aug 2002 | Finland v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-3 | International Friendly | |
| 20 Nov 2002 | Greece v Republic of Ireland | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 09 Sep 2003 | Republic of Ireland v Turkey | D | 2-2 | International Friendly | |
| 18 Nov 2003 | Republic of Ireland v Canada | W | 3-0 | International Friendly | |
| 29 May 2004 | Nigeria v Republic of Ireland | L | 3-0 | Unity Cup | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.