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 is with East Kilbride.

His senior record is still at an early stage. In the 2025-26 season, Kelly has made three League Cup appearances for East Kilbride, which also accounts for his total recorded first-team appearances for the club across all competitions.

For now, his career is a straightforward developing one: a young Scottish keeper gaining early senior football at East Kilbride.

📈 Key stats and insights

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Shay Kelly made three League Cup appearances in 2025-26
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Shay Kelly is 19 and plays as a goalkeeper for East Kilbride
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Shay Kelly joined East Kilbride from Dumbarton on a free transfer in July 2026
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Shay Kelly moved from St Mirren to Dumbarton on loan in February 2025, then permanently in July 2025
Last updated 21 July 2026. Send feedback

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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 2025 - 2026
Games
-
Starting
-
Substitute
-
Unused
-
Utilisation
-
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
East Kilbride
East Kilbride
League Cup 2026 - 2027
Games
4
Starting
4
Substitute
-
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
-
Yellows
1
Reds
-

Kelly made three League Cup appearances in 2025-26. For a 19-year-old goalkeeper, that points to an early senior profile built around selective cup exposure rather than an established league role.

💰 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

Kelly's transfer history is low-cost and developmental. He joined St Mirren in July 2022, moved to Dumbarton on loan in February 2025, made that switch permanent on a free transfer in July 2025, then joined East Kilbride on another free transfer in July 2026.

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