Career
Connors started his career in the youth system of Fulham before joining Dagenham & Redbridge in 2011 to sign a two-year scholarship. In 2012, he joined Isthmian League Premier Division side Hendon on work experience. After completing his scholarship, he signed a professional contract with Dagenham & Redbridge in 2013.
Born in England, Connors has represented the Republic of Ireland at international level, featuring for the under-21 side.
Born in the London Borough of Brent, Connors joined the youth system of Dagenham & Redbridge in 2011 on a two-year scholarship, having previously played for Fulham. In December 2012, Connors joined Isthmian League Premier Division side Hendon on work experience.
His final game for Hendon was in the final game of the season, a 1–0 away defeat to Lowestoft Town. In total, Connors made 19 appearances for Hendon scoring two goals.
In July 2013, after he completed his scholarship, Connors signed a one-year professional contract with the Football League Two side after impressing manager Wayne Burnett.
His professional debut for the Daggers came on 3 September 2013, in a 4–1 victory over Colchester United in the Football League Trophy first round at Victoria Road. Four days later, Connors made his league debut in a 1–1 draw with Exeter City. After an extended result in the Dagger"s first team playing as left back, Connors signed a new three-year contract with the club on 31 October 2013.
In March 2016, after struggling to gain a place in the first team line-up, he was sent on loan to National League side Boreham Wood on loan until the end of the season.
Connors qualifies to play for the Republic of Ireland through his father. In May 2014, Connors received his first call-up to the under-21 side for the international friendly with Qatar in Aachen, Germany.
He made his debut in that match, playing the first half in a 1–1 draw. He made his competitive debut in September 2014, in the 2015 Union of European Football Associations European Under-21 Championship qualification match against Germany, which ended in a 2–0 defeat.