Waterford FC are excited to announce that Stephen McMullan has returned to the club on loan once more for the 2026 season on a season-long loan.
After spending the 2025 season with the Blues on loan from Fleetwood Town, McMullan makes a welcome return to the RSC for 2026 having previously been a mainstay in between the Blues posts over the course of the last 12 months.
McMullan made 39 appearances across all competitions in 2025 for the Blues, helping us to retain our place in the Premier Division for the upcoming season.
The Armagh native began his career at Warrenpoint Town where he progressed from the Points academy to their first-team, where he made his senior debut at just 17 years of age.
The now 20-year-old shot-stopper shone in the spotlight at Warrenpoint, as he earned a move across the Irish Sea to join Fleetwood Town in 2022. He initially lined-out for the Cod Army’s U18 & Development sides, before earning his first-team debut in a 1-0 win over MK Dons at Highbury Stadium in April of 2023.
Stephen made a further five-appearances for Fleetwood in the 2023/24 season, before joining Caernarfon Town FC to earn further first-team minutes.
McMullan has international recognition at U18, U19 & U21 level for Northern Ireland, where he amassed 15 caps to his name across all age-groups – six of which came in 2025 with Northern Ireland’s U21s whilst a Blue. Stephen received his first senior Northern Ireland call-up in November of 2023 where was an unused substitute in their win over Denmark at Windsor Park & a defeat away to Finland in their UEFA 2024 Qualifying group action, before earning another call up in August for their FIFA World Cup Qualifiers away to Luxembourg & Germany.
Earlier today, it was announced that Stephen penned a new long-term deal at Highbury with Fleetwood Town, as he now returns to the Blues under the guidance of Jon Daly for 2026 on loan.
The Blues shot stopper spoke to club media earlier today, where he expressed his excitement at being back at the RSC for 2026, saying:
“I’m delighted to be back with Waterford, and I’m really looking forward to working with Jon and the lads in 2026. I’m eager to kick on from last year now and get the season underway now, and looking forward to seeing everyone at RSC supporting us in 2026.”
Welcome back to the Blues, Stephen!
Stephen McMullan’s Player Sponsorship is now available for 2026. Contact Waterford FC Commercial Manager Tony Kelly at tony.kelly@waterfordfc.ie to find out more.
