Patrick John Brough (born 20 February 1996) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two side Tranmere Rovers.
Brough began his career with Carlisle United and made his professional debut in a 3âÂÂ3 draw (4-3 win on penalties) against Blackburn Rovers on 7 August 2013 in the Football League Cup.
In January 2016 he joined Lincoln City on loan.
In November 2016 he again went out on loan, this time to Salford City.
On 29 June 2017, Morecambe signed Brough on a free transfer following his release by Carlisle.
He was released by Morecambe at the end of the 2017âÂÂ18 season.
Brough signed a one-year contract with Scottish Championship club Falkirk in May 2018, effective from 1 July.
Brough joined Barrow on 17 June 2019. He formed part of the team that won the National League in 2020, gaining promotion to League Two.
He was offered a new contract at the end of the 2022âÂÂ23 season.
In June 2023, he agreed to join newly promoted League One club Northampton Town.
After a good run in the team, Brough suffered a broken leg on 21 September 2024, in a match against Huddersfield Town. He played on for 15 minutes with this broken leg, which ruled him out for the rest of the season. He was invited back for pre-season training following the conclusion of the 2024âÂÂ25 season.
On 6 June 2025, Brough agreed to join League Two side Tranmere Rovers on a two-year deal.