Liam O'Brien
Statistics for Manchester United36
Career Appearances
Liam O'Brien (Republic of Ireland) made 36 appearances for Manchester United between 1986-1987 and 1988-1989, scoring 2 goals.
Midfielder b. 5 Sept 1964 (age 62) Dublin, Ireland 1.85 m (6′1″)
Republic of Ireland · Left Manchester United in 1989
Stats
2
Goals
17
Starts
19
Sub Apps
3
Seasons
1
Red Cards
1986-1987 → 1988-1989
Goals & Appearances
Season by Season
| Season | Apps | Starts | Sub | Goals | Ast | Mins | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-1989 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1987-1988 | 21 | 6 | 15 | 2 | — | — | — |
| 1986-1987 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — |
Compare
Record by Opponent
22 opponents
| Opponent | Apps | Goals | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Coventry City | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Norwich City | 3 | — | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Queens Park Rangers | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Arsenal | 2 | — | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derby County | 2 | — | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Everton | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Luton Town | 2 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Newcastle United | 2 | — | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nottingham Forest | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 2 | — | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Southampton | 2 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Wimbledon | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aston Villa | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bury | 1 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlton Athletic | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Hull City | 1 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leicester City | 1 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Manchester City | 1 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Oxford United | 1 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Watford | 1 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Match Appearances
| Date | Comp | Opponent | Score | Goals | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nov 1988 | D1 | Aston Villa | D 1–1 | S | |
| 2 Nov 1988 | LC | @ Wimbledon | L 1–2 | S | |
| 30 Oct 1988 | D1 | @ Everton | D 1–1 | Sub | |
| 27 Aug 1988 | D1 | Queens Park Rangers | D 0–0 | Sub | |
| 30 Apr 1988 | D1 | Queens Park Rangers | W 2–1 | Sub | |
| 2 Apr 1988 | D1 | Derby County | W 4–1 | Sub | |
| 19 Mar 1988 | D1 | @ Nottingham Forest | D 0–0 | Sub | |
| 12 Mar 1988 | D1 | Sheffield Wednesday | W 4–1 | Sub | |
| 5 Mar 1988 | D1 | @ Norwich City | L 0–1 | S | |
| 23 Feb 1988 | D1 | @ Tottenham Hotspur | D 1–1 | S |
Red Cards
1 dismissal
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Min | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan 1987 | Southampton | D1 | — | Direct Red | D 1–1 |
Appearance and goal records compiled from mufcinfo.com; minutes, assists and advanced stats (xG, ratings) via Transfermarkt and FBref where available. Last updated 29 September 2026. How we compile this data →