Mark Durnan
Scottish footballer (born 1992)
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Mark Durnan (born 28 November 1992) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Scottish League Two club Dumbarton. He has previously played for St Johnstone, Queen of the South, Dundee United, Dunfermline Athletic, Falkirk and Alloa Athletic, as well as Arbroath, Stranraer and Elgin City on loan.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 28 November 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Dumbarton | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2008 | Clyde | ||
| 2008–2010 | St Johnstone | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2012 | St Johnstone | 0 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | → Arbroath (loan) | 9 | (1) |
| 2011 | → Stranraer (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2012 | → Elgin City (loan) | 17 | (2) |
| 2012–2015 | Queen of the South | 90 | (14) |
| 2015–2018 | Dundee United | 87 | (8) |
| 2018–2019 | Dunfermline Athletic | 13 | (0) |
| 2019–2021 | Falkirk | 34 | (3) |
| 2021–2023 | Alloa Athletic | 50 | (4) |
| 2023– | Dumbarton | 75 | (9) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 08:03, 5 April 2026 (UTC) | |||
Career
Early career
Durnan started his career in the youth system at Clyde before moving to St Johnstone in 2008 [1] but in his time at the Perth club, he failed to have a first-team appearance. Whilst at the Saints, Durnan went out on loan to various clubs. In August 2010, he moved out on loan to Arbroath.[2] On 23 August 2011, Durnan was loaned out to Stranraer for one month [3] and on 11 January 2012, he was loaned out to Elgin City for the remainder of that season.[4]
Queen of the South
On 25 July 2012, Durnan signed for Dumfries club Queen of the South, signing a one-year contract.[5] In his first season at the club Queens won the 2012–13 Scottish Second Division title [6][7] and the Scottish Challenge Cup.[8] On 19 April 2013, he signed a new one-year contract with the Doonhamers.[9] At the end of that season, Durnan was one of six Queens players named in the PFA Scotland 2012–13 Second Division Team of the Year.[10] On 7 January 2014, he extended his contract with the Dumfries club.[11]
Dundee United
In June 2015, Durnan signed a three-year contract with Dundee United.[12] He scored his first goal for the club on 23 January 2016 in a 5–1 win over Kilmarnock.[13] Durnan spent three seasons at Tannadice, before being released by the Terrors in May 2018.[14]
Dunfermline
After leaving the Arabs, Durnan signed for Dunfermline Athletic during the 2018 close season [15] and was released in May 2019 after only one season with the Pars.[16]
Falkirk
On 21 June 2019, Durnan signed a two-year contract with Scottish League One club Falkirk.[17]
Alloa Athletic
Durnan signed for Alloa Athletic in June 2021.[18]
Dumbarton
After two seasons with the club he joined Scottish League Two side Dumbarton in May 2023[19] and was named club captain.[20] He extended his deal with the club until the summer of 2025 in January 2024.[21] In his first season with the club, he captained them to promotion via the playoffs.[22]
Career statistics
- As of 08:03, 5 April 2026 (UTC)
| Club | Season | League | Scottish Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| St Johnstone | 2010–11[23] | Scottish Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011–12[24] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Arbroath (loan) | 2010–11[23] | Scottish Third Division | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Stranraer (loan) | 2011–12[24] | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Elgin City (loan) | 2011–12[24] | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 19 | 2 | |
| Queen of the South | 2012–13[25] | Scottish Second Division | 32 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3[b] | 1 | 39 | 7 |
| 2013–14[26] | Scottish Championship | 28 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 34 | 5 | |
| 2014–15[27] | 30 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3[d] | 0 | 38 | 3 | ||
| Total | 90 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 111 | 15 | ||
| Dundee United | 2015–16[28] | Scottish Premiership | 28 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 33 | 2 | |
| 2016–17[29] | Scottish Championship | 32 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9[e] | 1 | 46 | 5 | |
| 2017–18[30] | 27 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3[f] | 0 | 14 | 2 | ||
| Total | 87 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 115 | 11 | ||
| Dunfermline Athletic | 2018–19[31] | Scottish Championship | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Falkirk | 2019–20[32] | Scottish League One | 22 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 30 | 2 |
| 2020–21[33] | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | ||
| Total | 34 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
| Alloa Athletic | 2021–22[34] | Scottish League One | 33 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 35 | 4 |
| 2022–23 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | ||
| Total | 50 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 53 | 4 | ||
| Dumbarton | 2023–24 | Scottish League Two | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| 2024–25 | Scottish League One | 31 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 5 | |
| 2025–26 | Scottish League Two | 25 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 35 | 4 | |
| Career total | 379 | 41 | 22 | 1 | 37 | 1 | 38 | 2 | 476 | 45 | ||
- Appearances in the Second Division play-offs
- Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
- Appearances in the Premiership play-offs
- One appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup and two in the Premiership play-offs
- Three appearances and a goal in the Scottish Challenge Cup; six appearances in the Premiership play-offs
- Three appearances in the Premiership play-offs
Honours
Queen of the South
Dundee United