Kirsty Barton Explained

Kirsty Barton
Fullname:Kirsty Barton
Birth Date:1992 5, df=yes
Birth Place:England
Position:Midfielder
Youthclubs1:Chelsea
Years1:2008–2011
Clubs1:Chelsea
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2011–2021
Clubs2:Brighton & Hove Albion
Caps2:169
Goals2:15
Years3:2021
Clubs3:Crystal Palace (loan)
Caps3:10
Goals3:0
Years4:2021–2023
Clubs4:Crystal Palace
Caps4:26
Goals4:5
Years5:2023
Clubs5:Lewes
Caps5:12
Goals5:2
Club-Update:25 January 2023
Nationalteam-Update: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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brighton & Hove Albion. www.brightonandhovealbion.com. en. 2020-02-04.
  2. Web site: Barton hopes to learn lessons in the top flight. The Argus. 11 February 2018 . en. 2020-02-04.
  3. Web site: Football (Sky Sports). SkySports. en. 2020-02-04.
  4. Web site: Kirsty Barton leaves Palace Women. Crystal Palace. 25 January 2023.
  5. Web site: Kirsty Barton is a Rook – Lewes Community Football Club . 2023-01-30 . lewesfc.com.
  6. Web site: Selby . Erik . Brighton & Hove Albion Women’s Football Club . BN1 Magazine . 12 June 2024.
  7. Web site: 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 . 12 June 2024.