St Patrick's Athl. have signed James Brown from Kilmarnock. The 27-year-old defender joins on what the club have called a "long-term contract" after six months with Killie, having played last season with Ross County. He played 42 times for Shelbourne when they were in the First Division at the end of the last decade before moving to Drogheda United, where he played a further 83 times as Drogs gained promotion to the top flight. He would be named in the PFAI Premier Division Team of the Season in 2021, playing 34 times that season before moving on.
What happened?
St Patrick's Athl. have signed James Brown from Kilmarnock. The 27-year-old defender joins on a long-term contract after six months with Killie, having played last season with Ross County.
Why it matters for St Patrick's Athl.
The signing of James Brown bolsters St Patrick's Athl.'s defense ahead of the new season. The 27-year-old defender joins on a long-term contract, providing stability and depth to the team's backline.
What comes next?
St Patrick's Athl. are set to face Derry City at home on August 2nd. The team is currently 8 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers in the title race. They have scored 40 goals and conceded 21 so far this season, with a recent form of 1W-1D-0L.
League standing:
St Patrick's Athl. are currently 2nd in the Premier Division with 43 points from 25 games, with a recent form of DDWLW.
Next fixture:
St Patrick's Athl. will face Derry City at home on August 2nd. The team is looking to bounce back from their recent draw against Dundalk, which ended 1-1.
Goals this season:
St Patrick's Athl. have scored 40 goals and conceded 21 so far this season, with a goal difference of +19.
Recent form:
St Patrick's Athl. have a recent form of 1W-1D-0L, with their last result being a 1-1 draw against Dundalk on July 24th. They are unbeaten in their last 2 games.
Transfer news:
St Patrick's Athl. have also announced that they have sent 20-year-old defender Sean McHale on loan to Sligo Rovers for the remainder of the season. Pat's season is yet to get going after they failed to qualify for Europe at the end of the 2025 season.
