Player Info
Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Last line of defence
- Aerial presence (188 cm)
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Ireland international
Next match
Joe Murphy profile
- Current team
-
Tranmere Rovers
- Position
- Goalkeeper
- Nationality
-
Ireland
- Date of birth
- 21 Aug 1981 (44 years)
- Height
- 188 cm
- Weight
- 80 kg
- Short name
- J. Murphy
Joe Murphy recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Chesterfield vs Tranmere Rovers
|
English Football League Two | 11 Apr 2026 | 1 – 1 |
|
Tranmere Rovers vs Colchester United
|
English Football League Two | 06 Apr 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Shrewsbury Town vs Tranmere Rovers
|
English Football League Two | 03 Apr 2026 | 1 – 0 |
|
Tranmere Rovers vs Swindon Town
|
English Football League Two | 21 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
|
Tranmere Rovers vs Harrogate Town
|
English Football League Two | 17 Mar 2026 | 0 – 3 |
|
Tranmere Rovers vs Bristol Rovers
|
English Football League Two | 18 Apr 2026 | Upcoming |
Milton Keynes Dons vs Tranmere Rovers
|
English Football League Two | 25 Apr 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Tranmere Rovers vs Grimsby Town
|
English Football League Two | 02 May 2026 | Upcoming |
Ireland vs North Macedonia
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 0 – 0 |
Czechia vs Ireland
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 26 Mar 2026 | 2 – 2 |
Hungary vs Ireland
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 16 Nov 2025 | 2 – 3 |
|
Ireland vs Portugal
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 13 Nov 2025 | 2 – 0 |
|
Ireland vs Armenia
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 14 Oct 2025 | 1 – 0 |
|
Ireland vs Qatar
|
International Friendly | 28 May 2026 | Upcoming |
Canada vs Ireland
|
International Friendly | 05 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Kosovo vs Ireland
|
UEFA Nations League | 24 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
Israel vs Ireland
|
UEFA Nations League | 27 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Ireland vs Austria
|
UEFA Nations League | 01 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
Joe Murphy transfer history (17 moves)
Shrewsbury Town
Tranmere Rovers
Bury
Shrewsbury Town
Huddersfield Town
Bury
Bury
Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town
Bury
Chesterfield
Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town
Chesterfield
Coventry City
Huddersfield Town
Scunthorpe United
Coventry City
Sunderland
Scunthorpe United
Walsall
Sunderland
Sunderland
Walsall
West Bromwich Albion
Sunderland
Walsall
West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion
Walsall
Tranmere Rovers
West Bromwich Albion
Tranmere Rovers U18
Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere Rovers upcoming fixtures
Tranmere Rovers recent results
Ireland national team
About Joe Murphy
Joe Murphy is a 44-year-old Ireland professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Tranmere Rovers in England.
Born on 21 August 1981 in Ireland, Joe Murphy has been eligible for senior professional football since 1998. Joe Murphy stands 188 cm tall and weighs 80 kg.
As more Tranmere Rovers fixtures are played, Joe Murphy's career totals, per-match breakdowns, season-by-season table, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Tranmere Rovers vs Bristol Rovers in the English Football League Two on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 14:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Chesterfield 1-1 Tranmere Rovers in the English Football League Two.
Bookmark this Joe Murphy hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
Players from Ireland
Ireland competitions
Frequently asked questions about Joe Murphy
What team does Joe Murphy play for?
Joe Murphy currently plays for Tranmere Rovers in England.
What position does Joe Murphy play?
Joe Murphy plays as a goalkeeper.
How old is Joe Murphy?
Joe Murphy was born on 21 August 1981, making them 44 years old.
What nationality is Joe Murphy?
Joe Murphy represents Ireland.
How tall is Joe Murphy?
Joe Murphy stands 188 cm tall and weighs 80 kg.
When does Joe Murphy's team play next?
Tranmere Rovers's next fixture is Tranmere Rovers vs Bristol Rovers in the English Football League Two on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 14:00 UTC.
Does Joe Murphy play for the national team?
Joe Murphy is eligible for Ireland. Their next match is Ireland vs Qatar on Thursday 28 May 2026 UTC.
Statistics
Teammates
- Aaron McGowan Defender
- Cameron Norman Defender
- Charlie Jolley Forward
- Connor Jennings Forward
- Daniel Pike Defender
- Ethan Bristow Defender
- Jason Lowe Midfielder
- Joe Ironside Forward
- Jordan Turnbull Defender
- Kaiyne Woolery Forward
- Kristian Dennis Forward
- L. Jackson Defender
- Lee O'Connor Defender
- Lewis Warrington Midfielder
- Luke McGee Goalkeeper
- Max Dickov Forward
- Nathan Smith Defender
- Nohan Kenneh Midfielder
- Omari Patrick Forward
- Patrick Brough Defender
Other goalkeepers
- Aaron Dillon Ireland
- Aaron McCarey Ireland
- Aaron Myles Ireland
- Aaron Shanahan Ireland
- Aaron Wall Ireland
- Aaron·Dillon Ireland
- Adam Cantwell Ireland
- Adam Cantwell Ireland