Patrick Brough


Patrick John Brough is an English footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two side Tranmere Rovers.

Career

Carlisle United

Brough began his career with Carlisle United and made his professional debut in a 3–3 draw against Blackburn Rovers on 7 August 2013 in the Football League Cup.

Loans

In January 2016 he joined Lincoln City on loan.
In November 2016 he again went out on loan, this time to Salford City.

Morecambe

On 29 June 2017, Morecambe signed Brough on a free transfer following his release by Carlisle.
He was released by Morecambe at the end of the 2017–18 season.

Falkirk

Brough signed a one-year contract with Scottish Championship club Falkirk in May 2018, effective from 1 July.

Barrow

Brough joined Barrow on 17 June 2019. He formed part of the team that won the National League in 2020, gaining promotion to League Two.
He was offered a new contract at the end of the 2022–23 season.

Northampton Town

In June 2023, he agreed to join newly promoted League One club Northampton Town.
After a good run in the team, Brough suffered a broken leg on 21st September 2024, in a match against Huddersfield Town. He played on for 15 minutes with this broken leg, which ruled him out for the rest of the season. He was invited back for pre-season training following the conclusion of the 2024–25 season.

Tranmere Rovers

On 6 June 2025, Brough agreed to join League Two side Tranmere Rovers on a two-year deal.