| James Kelso | |
| Birth Date: | 8 January 1869 |
| Birth Place: | Cardross, Scotland |
| Death Place: | Renton, Scotland |
| Position: | Right half |
| Years1: | ?–1892 |
| Clubs1: | Renton |
| Years2: | 1892–1893 |
| Clubs2: | Liverpool |
| Caps2: | 1 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 1893–? |
| Clubs3: | Renton |
James Kelso (8 January 1869 – 25 July 1900) was a Scottish footballer who played as a right half. he was the younger brother of Scotland international player Bob Kelso. He began his career with Renton before joining Liverpool in 1892 for their inaugural season. He made one appearance for Liverpool, in a 4–0 win over Bury in the Lancashire League on 24 September 1892. He rejoined Renton in 1893. Kelso committed suicide at the age of 31.[1] [2]