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Wrexham transfer news: Tom O'Connor seals permanent switch to Peterborough United

BBC Published Jun 30, 2026 Reviewed Jul 4, 2026 ✓ Reviewed by citations.press editors
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Tom O'Connor featured 115 times and scored eight goals for Wrexham Football Club over the last few seasons before his permanent transfer to Peterborough United.
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Tom O'Connor featured 19 times across all competitions for Peterborough United during the 2025-26 season before his loan spell was cut short due to injury.
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Tom O'Connor signed a three-year deal with Peterborough United upon securing a permanent transfer from Wrexham.
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Peterborough United have completed the signing of Tom O'Connor following his departure from Wrexham by mutual consent.

The versatile defender - who can also operate in midfield - joined the Red Dragons in 2021 and played a role in each of the club's three successive promotions from the National League to the Championship.

The 27-year-old signed a new three-year deal with Wrexham in July 2024 but spent the duration of the 2025-26 season on loan with the Posh, featuring 19 times across all competitions before his time with the club was cut short due to injury.

But he has secured a permanent switch to Cambridgeshire - signing a three-year deal.

Posh boss Luke Williams said: "Tom is an excellent player so we are really pleased to have him back with us.

"He is a strong character, it is brilliant news for us."

O'Connor started his career with Southampton and had spells at Gillingham and Burton Albion prior to joining Wrexham In January 2022.

Discussing the departure of O'Connor - who featured 115 times and scored eight goals for Wrexham - manager Phil Parkinson said: "I'd like to wish Tommy all the best and thank him for his contributions at Wrexham Football Club over the last few seasons."

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