Kirsty Barton (born 29 May 1992) is an English football midfielder currently playing for Crystal Palace in the FA Women's Championship. She began her youth career at Chelsea L.F.C. 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]

Kirsty Barton

Kirsty Barton playing for Brighton & Hove Albion in February 2019
Personal information
Full name	Kirsty Barton
Date of birth	(1992-05-29) 29 May 1992 (age 30)
Place of birth	England
Position(s)	Midfielder
Club information
Current team	Crystal Palace
Number	18
Youth career
	Chelsea
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2008–2011	Chelsea	2	(0)
2011–2021	Brighton & Hove Albion	169	(15)
2021	→ Crystal Palace (loan)	10	(0)
2021–	Crystal Palace	15	(4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 6 October 2018

References

External links

• Kirsty Barton at Soccerway

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