NJ McConnell Ltd
Digitalising local football
About
My name is Nathan McConnell, founder of NJ McConnell Ltd and a Northern Ireland based web app developer specialising in football data platforms.
I build automated systems that save clubs and leagues hundreds of hours of manual work every season while engaging fans far and wide.
What started as building a simple Irish League fantasy football game for my final year uni project, has grown into providing the official fantasy game for the Northern Ireland Football League and League of Ireland, with over 15000 users.
Local football is in my blood; I understand the game, the volunteers and the challenges clubs face. That's why I focus on simple, reliable and professional digital solutions.
Services
Fantasy Football
Proven fantasy football games for leagues. Already running successfully for the NI Football League and League of Ireland and hoping to expand.
Club Websites
Greatly reduce your club's website workload with fully automated fixtures, results, player profiles, league tables and match reports using official data. Additional features such as ticketing, gallery, shop, club tv and sponsors can also be added.
League Websites
Fully automated fixtures, results, match reports and league tables for every competition in your organisation.
Custom Development
Keen to explore other areas outside football.
Trusted By
Portfolio
NIFL Fantasy Football
The official fantasy game of the Northern Ireland Football League.
Dollingstown FC
The official website of Dollingstown Football Club..
Fantasy LOI
The official fantasy game of the League of Ireland.
Client Testimonials
Chairman, Dollingstown FC
"We at Dollingstown, like many other clubs, would love a wesbite, but simply don't have the time or resources to firstly build or maintain one. With this product, we are able to simply put the site live and because the main workload is automated, the site stays up to date and relevant for all players or supporters that visit. We are also able to give our sponsors that much needed exposure. We do use social media, but having a website gives us that bit more professionalism by having all our fixtures, results, league tables and stats all in the one centralised system. Would highly recommend to any club."
Digital Content Lead, NIFL
"The NIFL Fantasy Football platform has become an important part of our digital engagement strategy, providing supporters with an interactive way to connect with the league throughout the season. Over the past five years, the platform has evolved significantly, delivering a reliable, feature-rich experience that continues to attract and retain users.
Developed, hosted, and continuously enhanced by Nathan, the platform has seen substantial growth in registrations and weekly engagement. Users sign up regularly and return throughout the season to manage their teams, compete with friends, and follow league action in a more immersive way.
A key strength of the platform has been its ongoing development. New features, performance improvements, and user-focused enhancements have ensured that the website remains modern, stable, and capable of meeting growing demand. This continuous innovation has helped position NIFL Fantasy Football at the forefront of our digital fan engagement initiatives.
The platform has provided significant value to both supporters and the league, creating consistent interaction with our competitions and extending fan engagement beyond matchdays. Its success is reflected not only in user uptake but also in the strong levels of weekly participation and retention that have been achieved year after year."