Kirsty Barton

Kirsty Barton (born 29 May 1992) is an English football midfielder for Lewes F.C. Women in the Women's Championship.

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
Place of birth England
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Lewes
Number 16
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

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]

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. Retrieved 30 January 2023.


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