Stephen Powell (born 20 September 1955) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder or defender.

He spent the majority of his career at Derby County where he played 420 times, placing him in the top ten for total appearances for the club.

Powell then went on to make his first team debut aged 16 years and 30 days in a Texaco Cup tie against Stoke City, which Derby County won 3–2.

Powell won the player of the year (now named the Jack Stamps trophy) in the 1978–79 season.

Powell and his father, Tommy appeared in 824 senior games between them for Derby County, scoring 85 goals.