Phil O'Connor (10 October 1953 – 23 September 1985) was a footballer who played as a midfielder.
After a loan spell with Lincoln City in the 1974–75 season, O'Connor emigrated to Australia.
He quickly made his way into the Australia national team, making his debut against Hong Kong on 11 August 1976[1] and going on to appear a total of 20 times scoring 5 goals, which included three appearances against England in 1983.
Leichhardt for the 1980 National Soccer League season, netting a 14th minute debut goal in the club's 2–1 over Adelaide City at Lambert Park on 9 March 1980.
[4] On 23 September 1985, O'Connor died in a car accident when his bread van veered off the Appin Road and hit a tree, killing him instantly.