Kirsty Barton

Kirsty Barton

Kirsty Barton playing for Brighton & Hove Albion in February 2019
Personal information
Full name	Kirsty Barton
Date of birth	(1992-05-29) 29 May 1992 (age 33)
Place of birth	England
Position(s)	Midfielder
Youth career
	Chelsea
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2008–2011	Chelsea	2	(0)
2011–2021	Brighton & Hove Albion	169	(15)
2021	→ Crystal Palace (loan)	10	(0)
2021–2023	Crystal Palace	26	(5)
2023	Lewes	12	(2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 January 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 6 October 2018

Kirsty Barton (born 29 May 1992) is an English football midfielder.

Career

She began her youth career at Chelsea where she remained for seven years. She signed for Brighton & Hove Albion in 2011 and became the club's longest-serving player. ^[1] Barton was instrumental in helping the Seagulls rise from the third tier of English women's football to their subsequent position in the FA WSL, England's top tier. ^{[2] [3]} In January 2023, Barton mutually terminated her contract with Crystal Palace. ^[4]

Barton joined Lewes F.C. Women in January 2023. ^[5]

Barton is now the Head of Girls' Football at Royal Russell School.

Barton married her former Brighton teammate Kayleigh Green in 2023. ^{[6] [7]}

References

1. "Brighton & Hove Albion". www.brightonandhovealbion.com. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
2. "Barton hopes to learn lessons in the top flight". The Argus. 11 February 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
3. "Football (Sky Sports)". SkySports. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
4. "Kirsty Barton leaves Palace Women". Crystal Palace . 25 January 2023.
5. "Kirsty Barton is a Rook – Lewes Community Football Club". lewesfc.com. 27 January 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
6. Selby, Erik (20 September 2021). "Brighton & Hove Albion Women's Football Club". BN1 Magazine. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
7. Green, Kayleigh. "On behalf of Mrs & Mrs Barton we would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who shared our special day with us 👰🏼 👰🏻‍♀️ We had an incredible day and one we will cherish for the rest of our life 💕 #Mrs&MrsBarton #wife". Instagram. Retrieved 12 June 2024.

External links

• Kirsty Barton at Soccerway