Ian E. Upchurch is a former football (soccer) player who represented New Zealand at international level.
Upchurch played nine time for New Zealand including four official full internationals. His first two official matches were against Pacific neighbours Fiji, a 2âÂÂ0 win on 7 September and a 9âÂÂ0 win on 14 September 1952. These were followed by games against Tahiti, first a 2âÂÂ2 draw on 21 September. His final appearance was a 5âÂÂ3 win, Upchurch replacing the injured Jim Stephenson in goal for that game.