Shay Kelly

Shay Kelly of East Kilbride was born on 25 February 2007 (age 19).

Shay Kelly is a Scottish goalkeeper, born on 25 February 2007 (age 19), who plays for East Kilbride.

His senior football has come with East Kilbride, where he has been involved during the 2026-27 season. He has made nine League One appearances and four in the League Cup, giving him 13 appearances across all competitions.

Kelly remains at an early stage of his career, with East Kilbride providing his first sustained run of senior football.

📈 Key stats and insights

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Shay Kelly is 19 and plays as a goalkeeper for East Kilbride
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Shay Kelly has made nine appearances (nine starts) in League One 2026 - 2027
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Shay Kelly has four League Cup appearances
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Shay Kelly moved to East Kilbride on a free transfer in July 2026
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Shay Kelly has received one yellow card in League One 2026 - 2027
Last updated 7 October 2026. Send feedback

Shay Kelly stats

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Goalkeeper
Primary Position
GK
1.88m (6ft 2in)
Height
77kg (12st 1lb)
Weight
25 February 2007 (age 19)
Date of Birth
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Country of Birth
East Kilbride
Team

📊 Season stats

Team
East Kilbride
East Kilbride
League One 2026 - 2027
Games
10
Starting
10
Substitute
-
Unused
3
Utilisation
77%
Goals
-
Yellows
1
Reds
-
Team
East Kilbride
East Kilbride
League Cup 2026 - 2027
Games
4
Starting
4
Substitute
-
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
-
Yellows
1
Reds
-

Shay Kelly has made nine appearances (nine starts) in League One 2026 - 2027 and four appearances in the League Cup, recording zero goals and one yellow; those numbers indicate he is deployed as East Kilbride's starting goalkeeper in matches he plays and occupies a consistent selection role during the opening phase of the season.

💰 Transfers

Team
East Kilbride
East Kilbride
1 July 2026
From
Dumbarton
Dumbarton
Type
Free Transfer
Team
Dumbarton
Dumbarton
1 July 2025
From
St Mirren
St Mirren
Type
Free Transfer
Team
Dumbarton
Dumbarton
22 February 2025
From
St Mirren
St Mirren
Type
Loan
Team
St Mirren
St Mirren
1 July 2022
Type
Signed

The transfer record comprises a February 2025 loan to Dumbarton, a July 2025 permanent move to Dumbarton on a free transfer and a July 2026 free transfer to East Kilbride; the initial move to St Mirren in July 2022 is listed without a fee. The sequence is loan-led and concluded through free transfers rather than recorded fees.

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