Finn Anthony Delap (born 10 June 2005) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for club Burton Albion.
Career Delap joined the Burton Albion academy following his release from Derby County, signing a scholarship in July 2021. He spent time on loan with Southern League Premier Division Central club Ilkeston Town in the 2022–23 season, signing a new contract upon his return to Burton.
In August 2023, Delap joined Mickleover, returning to the club in February 2024, where he signed a new one-year deal. On 10 February 2024, he made his senior debut for the club, coming off of the bench in a victory away at Bristol Rovers. On 12 March 2024, he joined National League side, Woking on loan for the remainder of the campaign. On 7 September 2024, Delap joined National League North side, Buxton on a two-month loan deal. He went onto feature thirteen times in all competitions before returning to Burton Albion in December later that year.
On 19 June 2025, Burton said the player had signed a new two-year deal.
In October 2025, Delap suffered a serious knee injury in a 1–0 away victory over AFC Wimbledon.
Personal life Delap is the son of former professional footballer Rory Delap, who represented the Republic of Ireland national team. His brother is Nottingham Forest forward Liam Delap.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBurton Albion2022–23League One00000000002023–24League One20000000202024–25League One50000010602025–26League One700020201102026–27League One5200100062Total192003030252Ilkeston Town (loan)2022–23Southern League Premier Division Central24100—00241Mickleover (loan)2023–24Southern League Premier Division Central22031—40291Woking (loan)2023–24National League30———30Buxton (loan)2024–25For FA Cup Second Qualifying Round: For FA Cup Second Qualifying Round Replay: For FA Cup Third Qualifying Round: For FA Cup Third Qualifying Round Replay: National League North8040—10130Career total753713080924
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