Paul Kenneth Dixon (born 22 February 1960) is a Northern Irish retired professional footballer who played as a central defender.
He was subsequently signed as an apprentice by the Lancashire club and after spending two years in the youth team he was offered his first professional contract in June 1978, although he did not make his senior debut until the following season.
He started his first competitive match for Burnley on 10 November 1979, lining up alongside Vince Overson for the 1–1 draw with Leicester City away at Filbert Street, although he was later substituted for Billy Rodaway.
He was used sparingly in the league in 1981–82, making nine appearances in total as the team were crowned champions of the Third Division, although he did play four matches in the FA Cup as Burnley reached the Fourth Round before losing 1–0 to Shrewsbury Town at Gay Meadow in January 1982.
He subsequently returned to Northern Ireland, signing for Belfast-based club Glentoran, where he ended his playing career.