Morgyn Neill
Scottish footballer (born 1996)
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Morgyn Neill (born 10 March 1996) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Elgin City on loan from Dumbarton. He has previously played for Motherwell, Livingston, Stranraer, Stenhousemuir, Dumbarton, Cove Rangers and Alloa Athletic, as well as Ayr United and Stranraer on loan.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 10 March 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Elgin City (on loan from Dumbarton) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2013 | Motherwell | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2015 | Motherwell | 0 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Ayr United (loan) | 7 | (1) |
| 2015–2017 | Livingston | 30 | (0) |
| 2017 | → Stranraer (loan) | 13 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Stranraer | 35 | (1) |
| 2018–2019 | Stenhousemuir | 29 | (1) |
| 2019–2021 | Dumbarton | 50 | (4) |
| 2021-2023 | Cove Rangers | 55 | (5) |
| 2023–2025 | Alloa Athletic | 65 | (2) |
| 2025- | Dumbarton | 18 | (0) |
| 2026– | → Elgin City (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19:54, 24 January 2026 (UTC) | |||
Early life
Neill was born on 10 March 1996, in Glasgow. He joined the Motherwell youth academy at a young age.
Career
Motherwell
Neill was at Motherwell for 10 years, but couldn't force his way into the first team. He played with the development squad, and played as a defender.
Having been named on the substitutes bench for Motherwell on a number of occasions during the 2014–15 season, Neill signed for Ayr United on loan on 9 January 2015, with Motherwell manager Ian Baraclough saying he needed to play first-team football.[1] He made his debut for Ayr on 10 January 2015, in a 2–1 defeat away at Brechin City.[2] He scored his first goal for the club one week later in a 1–1 draw with Greenock Morton.[3]
Livingston
After a successful trial, playing in friendly matches against Dunfermline Athletic and Real Sociedad, Livingston boss Mark Burchill handed Neill a two-year deal.[4][5] He made his full debut for Livingston against Hibernian in a 1–0 loss.[6]
Stranraer
In an effort to continue his development, Livingston allowed Neill on to move on loan to fellow Scottish League One side Stranraer for the remainder of the 2016–17 season.[7] After returning from his loan spell Neill was released by Livingston in May 2017,[8] subsequently signing a permanent contract with Stranraer where he went on to be a key player making 59 appearances in a season and a half.[9]
Stenhousemuir
Neill left Stranraer in the summer of 2018, joining Scottish League One rivals Stenhousemuir in May 2018.[10]
Dumbarton
Neill joined Dumbarton following Stenhousemuir's relegation in May 2019[11] playing every minute of the season as the Sons finished sixth in Scottish League One. He extended his deal with the Sons until the summer of 2021 in July 2020.[12] Neill left the Sons in May 2021, turning down a new deal after the departure of manager Jim Duffy.[13]
Cove Rangers
Neill signed for Cove Rangers on 4 June 2021[14] after his release from Dumbarton and scored his first goal for the club in a 1-0 win over Airdrieonians.[15] Neill would be later win the title that campaign with Cove Rangers, starting in a 1-0 victory over his former club Dumbarton. [16] The next campaign the success would not continue for Morgyn and Cove, as they finished bottom of the Scottish Championship.
Alloa Athletic
On 16 June 2023, Neill joined Alloa Athletic.[17] He left the club after two seasons in May 2025.[18]
Dumbarton
Neill returned for a second spell with Dumbarton in June 2025.[19]
Elgin City
Having started just twice for the Sons since new manager Frank McKeown was appointed, Neill joined Scottish League Two rivals Elgin City on loan in February 2026.[20]
Career statistics
- As of 19:54, 24 January 2026 (UTC) [21]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Motherwell | 2014–15[22] | Premiership | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ayr United (loan) | 2014–15[22] | League One | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Livingston | 2015–16[23] | Championship | 23 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| 2016–17[24] | League One | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| Total | 30 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 40 | 0 | ||
| Stranraer (loan) | 2016–17[24] | League One | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Stranraer | 2017–18[25] | League One | 35 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2[b] | 0 | 41 | 2 |
| Total | 50 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 55 | 2 | ||
| Stenhousemuir | 2018-19 | League One | 29 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 38 | 2 |
| Dumbarton | 2019–20 | League One | 28 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 4 |
| 2020–21 | League One | 22 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 31 | 2 | |
| Total | 50 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 66 | 6 | ||
| Cove Rangers | 2021–22 | League One | 35 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 46 | 3 |
| 2022–23 | Championship | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 2 | |
| Total | 55 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 71 | 5 | ||
| Alloa Athletic | 2023–24 | League One | 33 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 42 | 2 |
| 2024–25 | League One | 32 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 3 | |
| Total | 65 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 80 | 5 | ||
| Dumbarton | 2025–26 | League Two | 18 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Elgin City (loan) | 2025–26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Career total | 301 | 14 | 19 | 1 | 30 | 5 | 31 | 2 | 388 | 22 | ||
- Two appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and two in the Championship play-offs
- Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup