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Jordan Kirkpatrick (born 6 March 1992) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.

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Career

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On 26 April 2008, Kirkpatrick made his senior debut for Hamilton Academical versus Dundee.[1] He moved on loan to Brechin City on 31 January 2011. He was given a new one-year contract in March 2012,[2] but was released from the club on 30 December 2012.[3]

On 19 August 2013, after a brief spell with Airdrie United, Kirkpatrick signed for Dumbarton.[4] In March 2016, Kirkpatrick joined Scottish League Two side Clyde on loan until the end of the 2015–16 season.[5] He was told by Dumbarton in May 2016 that he would not be offered a new contract by the club[6] and subsequently signed for recently relegated Alloa Athletic.[7]

After a year with Alloa, Kirkpatrick moved to Scottish Championship club St Mirren on 24 May 2017, signing a two-year contract.[8] He returned to Alloa on loan in January 2018, until the end of the season.[9] After featuring just three times for St Mirren the following season, he returned to Alloa on an 18-month permanent deal in January 2019.[10]

In May 2019, it was announced that Kirkpatrick had joined Scottish League One side Forfar Athletic on a one-year deal.[11]

In June 2020, Kirkpatrick signed for Scottish sixth tier side Darvel.[12] He was loaned to Stirling Albion in March 2021.[13] In January 2023 he scored the only goal as Darvel beat Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup.[14]

In May 2023 he signed for Stenhousemuir.[15]

Career statistics

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As of 21 July 2020
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Scottish Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Hamilton Academical 2007–08[16] First Division 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2008–09[17] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2009–10[18] 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
2010–11[19] 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
2011–12[20] First Division 7 0 0 0 0 0 2[a] 0 9 0
2012–13[21] 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 0
Total 20 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 24 0
Brechin City (loan) 2010–11[19] Second Division 14 0 0 0 0 0 4[b] 1 18 1
Airdrie United 2012–13[21] First Division 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1
Dumbarton 2013–14[22] Championship 32 5 4 2 0 0 0 0 36 7
2014–15[23] 20 2 0 0 2 0 1[a] 1 23 3
2015–16[24] 22 0 3 2 1 0 1[a] 0 27 2
Total 74 7 7 4 3 0 2 1 86 12
Clyde (loan) 2015–16[24] League Two 6 2 0 0 0 0 4[c] 1 10 3
Alloa Athletic 2016–17[25] League One 34 14 2 0 6 2 7[d] 1 49 17
St Mirren 2017–18[26] Championship 8[e] 0 0 0 4 0 2[a] 0 14 0
2018–19[27] Premiership 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0
Total 10 0 0 0 5 0 2 0 17 0
Alloa Athletic (loan) 2017–18[26] League One 16 5 1 0 0 0 4[f] 2 21 7
Alloa Athletic 2018–19[27] Championship 17 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 3
Forfar Athletic 2019–20[28] League One 22 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 23 3
Career total 218 35 10 4 16 2 23 5 270 47
  1. ^ a b c d Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  2. ^ Appearances in the First Division play-offs
  3. ^ Appearances in the League One play-offs
  4. ^ Three appearances and a goal in the Scottish Challenge Cup, four appearances in the Championship play-offs
  5. ^ Kirkpatrick only made 8 league appearances for St Mirren in this season. Soccerbase records show he appeared as a substitute vs. Dunfermline Athletic on 16 December 2017, but he never played in this match. Match reports from all major news outlets confirm this.
  6. ^ Appearances in the Championship play-offs

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from Grokipedia
Jordan Kirkpatrick (born 6 March 1992) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as an for Camelon Juniors in the First Division. Kirkpatrick began his senior career with Hamilton Academical, making his professional debut on 26 April 2008 at the age of 16. Over the following years, he gained experience through loans and moves to clubs including Brechin City in 2011 and Airdrieonians in 2013. He established himself in the with from 2013 to 2016, appearing in around 70 league matches and scoring 7 goals. Kirkpatrick's career has spanned multiple levels of Scottish football, including a stint in the with St Mirren during the 2018–2019 season, where he made 2 league appearances. He has also played for Athletic, Forfar Athletic, Stirling Albion, , and , accumulating over 270 senior appearances with more than 40 goals in competitive matches as of February 2025. One of his most notable achievements came in January 2023 while playing for sixth-tier , when he scored the only goal in a historic 1–0 upset victory over Premiership side in the fourth round. Earlier in his youth career, Kirkpatrick represented at under-19 level, earning one cap. Since joining Juniors in July 2024, he has continued to contribute, scoring 4 goals in 3 appearances during the 2025–2026 season.

Club career

Early career: Hamilton Academical and loans (2008–2012)

Jordan Kirkpatrick was born on 6 March 1992 in , . He developed as a youth player within the Hamilton Academical academy system, joining the club's youth setup in his early teens and rising through the ranks as a promising . By age 16, Kirkpatrick had established himself as a regular in the academy, showcasing technical ability and versatility in midfield roles during youth matches. Kirkpatrick made his professional debut for Hamilton Academical on 26 April 2008, appearing as a substitute in a Scottish First Division match against at , which ended in a 1–1 draw. This appearance marked the beginning of his senior career at just 16 years old, during a season in which Hamilton secured promotion to the . Over the subsequent seasons, from 2008 to 2012, Kirkpatrick featured sporadically for the first team, making a total of 20 appearances across league and cup competitions without scoring a goal; his limited minutes reflected the competitive environment at a club transitioning between divisions. To gain more playing time and experience, Kirkpatrick was loaned to Brechin City in the Scottish Second Division for the second half of the 2010–11 season, from January to June 2011. During this spell, he made 14 league appearances for Brechin, contributing to their promotion playoffs while again not finding the net. The loan provided valuable lower-division exposure, helping him adapt to regular senior football away from Hamilton's higher level. In December 2012, following a new one-year contract extension earlier that year, Kirkpatrick was released by Hamilton Academical by mutual consent, allowing him to pursue opportunities elsewhere after six years with the club. This departure concluded his early professional phase, during which he had gained foundational experience in Scottish football's competitive structure.

Rise in lower leagues: Airdrie United and Dumbarton (2013–2016)

After being released by Hamilton Academical, Kirkpatrick signed for Airdrieonians on a free transfer on 8 February 2013. During his brief stint with the club in the Scottish Second Division, he made five appearances, including three as a substitute, and scored one goal. His goal came in a 3-2 defeat to on 16 March 2013, where he netted in the 82nd minute to briefly reduce the deficit. This limited involvement highlighted his potential as a dynamic attacking option in midfield, building on his early development experiences. On 19 August 2013, following trials, Kirkpatrick joined as a , providing midfield depth for the side. Over three seasons, he became a regular squad member, accumulating 86 appearances and 12 goals across all competitions while competing in both the Championship and, after relegation, League One. His versatility allowed him to operate across midfield positions, contributing to key moments such as goals in cup ties that underscored his growing reliability in lower-tier Scottish football. Kirkpatrick's consistent performances helped solidify his reputation as a tenacious and adaptable player during Dumbarton's battles against relegation and stabilization in the third tier. In March 2016, seeking more playing time, Kirkpatrick was loaned to club Clyde until the end of the 2015–16 season. The move, announced on 25 March, aimed to bolster Clyde's promotion push, with manager praising his experience. He featured in six league matches, scoring two goals, and added further contributions in cup competitions, including a goal in the . This spell further demonstrated his utility in lower divisions, enhancing his profile as a versatile capable of impacting games at multiple levels.

Championship experience: Alloa Athletic and St Mirren (2016–2019)

Jordan Kirkpatrick signed for Alloa Athletic on a two-year contract in May 2016, moving from Dumbarton to reunite with manager Jack Ross, who had previously worked with him and saw potential for him to thrive in the Scottish Championship environment following relegation. His prior lower-league experience at Dumbarton provided a solid foundation for adapting to the demands of competitive midfield play at a higher level. Kirkpatrick quickly integrated into the squad, becoming a versatile attacking midfielder known for his goal-scoring threat from midfield during Alloa's 2016–17 Scottish League One campaign, where the team mounted a strong challenge for promotion by finishing second before losing in the playoffs to Brechin City. In May 2017, Kirkpatrick transferred to club St Mirren on a two-year deal, joining alongside Ross Stewart as part of manager Jack Ross's squad rebuild aimed at securing promotion back to the Premiership. Despite the team's successful 2017–18 season, which culminated in title victory and promotion, Kirkpatrick faced challenges in securing consistent starts, making only 10 league appearances without scoring as he competed in a crowded midfield. This limited role highlighted the competitive depth at St Mirren, prompting the club to seek opportunities for him to regain form elsewhere. To address his lack of playing time, St Mirren loaned Kirkpatrick back to Athletic in January 2018 until the season's end, allowing him to return to familiar surroundings under manager . During the loan, he contributed meaningfully to Alloa's push, scoring key goals such as the winner in a 2–1 victory over East Fife that helped maintain their playoff contention. His experience and work rate bolstered the team's dynamics, providing creativity and directness in attack amid a tight promotion race. Across his multiple stints with Alloa Athletic from 2016 to 2019, including the initial spell, the 2018 loan, and the subsequent season, Kirkpatrick amassed 87 appearances and 27 goals in the and League One, underscoring his productivity at the second tier despite intermittent opportunities.

Return to lower divisions: Athletic, , and beyond (2019–present)

In May 2019, Kirkpatrick signed a one-year with club Athletic, marking his return to full-time senior football after a brief stint at Alloa Athletic. During the 2019–20 season, he made 22 league appearances and scored 3 goals, contributing to Forfar's efforts amid a challenging campaign that ended in relegation to League Two. His expired in June 2020, leading to his release as the club underwent squad changes post-relegation. Kirkpatrick then joined sixth-tier junior side Darvel F.C. in June 2020, where he became a key in the . In March 2021, he was loaned to club Stirling Albion until the end of the season, appearing in 7 matches without scoring as the team fought relegation. Returning to , Kirkpatrick's standout moment came on 23 January 2023, when he scored the only goal in a historic 1–0 fourth-round upset over top-flight at Recreation Park, securing one of the competition's biggest shocks and drawing widespread acclaim for his composure under pressure. His contributions helped reach the fifth round before elimination, solidifying his role as a leader until his departure in 2023. In May 2023, Kirkpatrick moved to side on a one-year deal, bringing experience from higher divisions to the squad. Over the 2023–24 season, he featured in 18 league matches, scoring 1 goal, as clinched promotion to League One via the . He left the club at the end of his contract in summer 2024. Kirkpatrick signed with East of Scotland League Premier Division club Juniors in July 2024, continuing his career in the junior ranks at age 33. As of November 2025, he has been a regular starter, scoring multiple goals in league and cup competitions, including a notable strike in a 3–2 league victory over Jeanfield Swifts on 8 November 2025 and goals in the against Johnstone Burgh (25 October 2025) as well as several in East of Scotland League matches, such as against Athletic. His ongoing performances underscore a resilient career trajectory, adapting from football to sustaining impact in lower-tier leagues well into his early 30s.

Career statistics

Club

As of 17 November 2025, Jordan Kirkpatrick has made 258 appearances and scored 45 goals in all senior club competitions.

International

Kirkpatrick has not earned any senior caps for the national team. At youth level, he represented at under-19 level, earning one cap in 2010 without scoring any goals. He also made three appearances for the U17 team without scoring.
LevelAppearancesGoals
Senior00
U2100
U1910
U1730

Honours

Club

Jordan Kirkpatrick has not won any major senior club titles in his career, with his achievements primarily consisting of promotions through the Scottish football leagues. During the 2017–18 season, he was part of the St Mirren squad that secured the title, earning promotion to the ; Kirkpatrick made eight league appearances that year. In the 2023–24 campaign, Kirkpatrick contributed to Stenhousemuir's victory in , clinching the fourth-tier title and promotion to League One after finishing 8 points clear at the top. While at in early 2023, the team enjoyed a memorable run, including a historic 1–0 fourth-round upset over Premiership side —where Kirkpatrick scored the decisive goal—before exiting in the fifth round; this remains a notable collective achievement but did not result in silverware.

Individual

Throughout his journeyman career spanning multiple Scottish leagues, Jordan Kirkpatrick has received limited individual recognition, consistent with the competitive nature of lower-tier professional football where such honors are rare. His most notable award came in August 2016, when he was named Player of the Month while at Athletic, following a strong start to the season that included key contributions in midfield. A standout personal milestone occurred on 23 January 2023, when Kirkpatrick scored the only goal in FC's 1–0 fourth-round upset against Premiership side , securing one of the competition's most famous giant-killing results and highlighting his impact in non-league settings. Additionally, Kirkpatrick earned a single cap for the U19 national team in 2010, representing his country at youth international level.

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