Anthony Dean O'Connor (born 25 October 1992) is an Irish footballer who plays for EFL League Two club Harrogate Town.

Born in Cork,[2] O'Connor joined the academy setup at Blackburn Rovers 2008, having previously played for Kilreen Celtic and Nu Farm.

[8] In his time at Burton Albion, Gary Rowett said O'Connor was good enough to play in the championship for Blackburn but needed to be given the opportunity.

In total, O'Connor made 53 appearances in all competitions for the club during the 2012–13 season, reaching the play-off semifinal, where they lost to Bradford City 5–4 over two legs.

[12] Two days after his loan had expired, Torquay decided to extend his stay by a further month, eeping him at the club until the end of December 2013.

[15] Despite aiming to make a breakthrough for Blackburn Rovers in the 2014–15 season,[16] O'Connor joined Plymouth Argyle on loan until 10 January 2015.

[17] On 16 August 2014 O'Connor made his Plymouth debut, playing as defensive midfielder, in a 3–0 win over rivals, Exeter City.

On 18 July 2015, O'Connor signed a two-year deal with Burton Albion after turning down a contract offer from Plymouth Argyle, returning to the club where he had spent the 2012–13 season on loan.

[29] On 7 July 2016, he made his debut in the second leg of the Europa League First qualifying round tie against Fola Esch.

O'Connor began the 2017/2018 season in really good form playing in the Europa League qualifiers, which his side would eventually go out to Apollol Limassol in the third round.