Career Timeline of Paul Mullin: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Paul Mullin, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Paul Mullin is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Wrexham in the EFL Championship. He developed through the academies of Everton, Liverpool, and Huddersfield Town. Although born in England, he is eligible to represent Wales internationally due to his grandmother's heritage.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2000: FA Cup

Paul Mullin converted a second-half penalty against Championship side Coventry City to help secure a 4–3 win to Wrexham, as the club reached the FA Cup fourth round for the first time since 2000.

2004: League Two Golden Boot

Paul Mullin was also awarded the League Two Golden boot after scoring 32 goals in Cambridge United's 2020–21 campaign, in which they secured promotion to the third tier of English football, a record number for the division since its rebranding in 2004.

2008: Best Start of any Wrexham player

After scoring both goals in a 2–0 win over Marine on 19 October, This brace also meant he had now scored 7 goals in his first 10 games for the club, thus having the best start of any Wrexham player since the club joined the National League in 2008.

2009: Broke the previous record held by Jefferson Louis

After scoring both goals in a 2–0 win over Marine on 19 October, This brace also meant he had now scored 7 goals in his first 10 games for the club, breaking the previous record held by Jefferson Louis who had scored 6 times in his first 10 appearances in 2009.

2012: Signed by Huddersfield Town

In 2012, Paul Mullin was signed by Huddersfield Town after impressing at U18 and U21 level. He signed a one-year contract with the club.

2013: Released by Huddersfield Town

At the end of the 2013-14 season, Paul Mullin was released by Huddersfield Town, without ever making a first team appearance.

August 2014: Signed for Morecambe and Professional Debut

In August 2014, after a successful trial period, Paul Mullin signed for Morecambe on a short-term contract. He made his professional debut on 12 August 2014, coming on as a second-half substitute in the League Cup first round defeat to Bradford City. On 16 August 2014, he scored his first professional goal after coming on as a second-half substitute in the 3–2 win over Newport County.

October 2014: Goal Against Accrington Stanley

On 31 October 2014, Paul Mullin found the net again in a 2–1 loss at Accrington Stanley, ending an 11-game barren spell.

2015: First FA Trophy Final since 2015

On 2 April 2022, Paul Mullin scored both goals in a 2–0 win over Stockport County in the semi-finals of the 2021–22 FA Trophy, helping Wrexham reach their first FA Trophy final since 2015.

June 2017: Joined Swindon Town

On 27 June 2017, Paul Mullin joined League Two club Swindon Town for an undisclosed fee.

June 2018: Signed for Tranmere Rovers

In June 2018, Paul Mullin signed for Tranmere Rovers.

September 2018: First Goal for Tranmere Rovers

On 4 September 2018, Paul Mullin scored his first goal for Tranmere in a 4–3 EFL Trophy loss against Crewe Alexandra.

January 2020: FA Cup Success with Tranmere Rovers

In January 2020, Paul Mullin scored a penalty in the first game against Watford in the FA Cup third round. He also scored the winner in the replay at Prenton Park, helping Tranmere draw Manchester United in the fourth round.

January 2020: Loan to Cambridge United

On 31 January 2020, Paul Mullin signed for Cambridge United on a six-month loan deal.

February 2020: First Goal for Cambridge United

On 11 February 2020, Paul Mullin scored his first goal for Cambridge United, away at Scunthorpe United.

July 2020: Permanent Signing with Cambridge United

In July 2020, Paul Mullin signed permanently with Cambridge United on a one-year contract.

October 2020: Hat-trick Against Port Vale

On 20 October 2020, Paul Mullin scored a hat-trick in a 3–1 victory over Port Vale, taking his goal total to 11 in ten matches in all competitions.

2020: Rejected Cambridge United Contract

At the end of the 2020-21 season, Paul Mullin rejected a new contract offer with Cambridge United to sign with Wrexham.

2020: EFL League Two Top Scorer

In 2020-21 season, Paul Mullin was the EFL League Two top scorer with Cambridge United. He also helped Cambridge United secure promotion to League One as runners-up.

2020: EFL League Two Team of the Season

In April 2021, Paul Mullin was named in the 2020-21 EFL League Two Team of the Season at the EFL Awards.

March 2021: Breaks Goal Record

On 27 March 2021, Paul Mullin scored his 25th league goal of the season in a 2–1 victory over Carlisle United, breaking David Crown's record for most league goals by a Cambridge United player in a season. The club renamed their stand the "Paul Mullin Stand" for the remainder of the 2020-21 season as a gesture.

April 2021: EFL League Two Player of the Season

In April 2021, Paul Mullin was nominated and then announced as the winner for the EFL League Two Player of the Season at the EFL Awards on 29 April. He was also named in the 2020–21 EFL League Two Team of the Season and awarded the League Two Golden boot after scoring 32 goals.

July 2021: Joined Wrexham

At the end of the 2020-21 season, Paul Mullin rejected a new contract offer with Cambridge United and in July 2021 joined National League side Wrexham on a three-year deal.

2021: Move to Wrexham and Top Scorer

Ahead of the 2021-22 season, Paul Mullin moved to Wrexham. During that season he again became top scorer; this time in the National League.

2021: FA Trophy Semi-Final Win

On 2 April 2022, Paul Mullin scored both goals in a 2–0 win over Stockport County in the semi-finals of the 2021–22 FA Trophy, helping Wrexham reach their first FA Trophy final since 2015.

April 2022: FA Trophy Semi-Final Win

On 2 April 2022, Paul Mullin scored both goals in a 2–0 win over Stockport County in the semi-finals of the 2021–22 FA Trophy, helping Wrexham reach their first FA Trophy final since 2015.

August 2022: First Hat-Trick for Wrexham

On 20 August 2022, Paul Mullin scored his first hat-trick for Wrexham in a 5–0 home victory against Maidstone United.

2022: Promotion to League Two

In the 2022-23 season, Paul Mullin scored 38 league goals as Wrexham were promoted to League Two as champions.

March 2023: Patron for Autism Charity

In March 2023, Paul Mullin became a patron for the autism charity YourSpace after his son was diagnosed with autism.

April 2023: Promotion to League Two

On 22 April 2023, Paul Mullin scored two goals in a 3–1 home victory over Boreham Wood to clinch promotion to League Two. He was named as the club's Player of the Season for the second consecutive season.