| James Stirling | |
| Fullname: | James Stirling |
| Birth Place: | Scotland |
| Position: | Inside forward |
| Clubs1: | Polton Vale |
| Years2: | 1895 |
| Caps2: | 2 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
James Stirling was a Scottish professional association footballer who played as an inside forward. He played two matches in the English Football League for Burnley in the 1895–96 season.