Peter Connolly (1 January 1868 — 1 September 1895) was a Scottish footballer who played for Royal Arsenal as a forward or full back, and later for Royal Ordnance Factories in 1893.

Peter Connolly is widely regarded as one of Royal Arsenal's best players during his time at the club.

[citation needed] He made his debut against local rivals Tottenham Hotspur in a 6-2 victory, scoring 4 goals.

following this season he moved into a more defensive fullback position, though over the next 2 seasons continued to play regularly, playing in 82 games and scoring another 12 goals in all friendlies and competitions for Arsenal, playing in this position for the club's very first FA Cup fixture.

[4] In 1893, Connolly applied for, and had his professional status removed so that he could leave the Royal Arsenal and play for rival amateur side, Royal Ordnance Factories[5] He won his second Kent Senior Cup winners medal, before moving back to Kirkcaldy after the season ended, due to poor health.