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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
[edit]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
[edit]- As of 21 July 2020
| 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 | ||
- ^ a b c d Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
- ^ Appearances in the First Division play-offs
- ^ Appearances in the League One play-offs
- ^ Three appearances and a goal in the Scottish Challenge Cup, four appearances in the Championship play-offs
- ^ 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.
- ^ Appearances in the Championship play-offs
Honours
[edit]Individual
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Dundee 1–1 Hamilton". Soccerbase. Archived from the original on 27 April 2008. Retrieved 28 March 2009.
- ^ "Ryan and Kirkpatrick Sign Extensions". Hamilton Academical F.C. March 2012. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
- ^ "Kirkpatrick Released". Hamilton Academical F.C. 30 December 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "JORDAN BECOMES A SON!". Dumbarton F.C. 10 August 2013. Archived from the original on 11 August 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- ^ McGarry, Graeme (25 March 2016). "Clyde boost promotion hopes by landing Dumbarton's Kirkpatrick". Evening Times. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
- ^ "MANAGER STARTS NEW SEASON PROCESS". Dumbarton F.C. 3 May 2016.
- ^ "Jordan Kirkpatrick signs". alloaathletic.co.uk. 19 May 2016. Archived from the original on 11 June 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- ^ "Saints complete double swoop". St Mirren FC. 24 May 2017. Archived from the original on 10 September 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- ^ "Jordan Kirkpatrick joins Alloa on loan". St Mirren FC. 19 January 2018. Archived from the original on 20 January 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ "Falkirk sign Motherwell's Ross MacLean and St Mirren's Ian McShane". BBC. 3 January 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- ^ "Double Signing Boost for 'Loons'". www.forfarathletic.co.uk. 21 May 2019. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
- ^ "'Our changing rooms put the Old Firm and Hampden to shame': Darvel a club on the rise with a baker's doughs". Glasgow Times. 4 July 2020.
- ^ "Darvel trio join on loan". 18 March 2021.
- ^ "Sixth-tier Darvel stun Aberdeen in Scottish Cup". BBC Sport. 23 January 2023.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Ian (19 May 2023). "Welcome: Jordan Kirkpatrick". Stenhousemuir FC.
- ^ "Games played by Jordan Kirkpatrick in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Jordan Kirkpatrick in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Jordan Kirkpatrick in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ a b "Games played by Jordan Kirkpatrick in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Jordan Kirkpatrick in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ a b "Games played by Jordan Kirkpatrick in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Jordan Kirkpatrick in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Jordan Kirkpatrick in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ a b "Games played by Jordan Kirkpatrick in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Jordan Kirkpatrick in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ a b "Games played by Jordan Kirkpatrick in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ a b "Games played by Jordan Kirkpatrick in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Jordan Kirkpatrick in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
- ^ "SPFL Awards". spfl.co.uk. Scottish Professional Football League. Archived from the original on 26 October 2014. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
Jordan Kirkpatrick
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Early career: Hamilton Academical and loans (2008–2012)
Jordan Kirkpatrick was born on 6 March 1992 in Glasgow, Scotland. 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 midfielder. By age 16, Kirkpatrick had established himself as a regular in the academy, showcasing technical ability and versatility in midfield roles during youth matches.[7][3] Kirkpatrick made his professional debut for Hamilton Academical on 26 April 2008, appearing as a substitute in a Scottish First Division match against Dundee at Dens Park, 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 Scottish Premier League. 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.[3][8] 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.[9]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.[10] 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.[11] His goal came in a 3-2 defeat to Cowdenbeath on 16 March 2013, where he netted in the 82nd minute to briefly reduce the deficit.[12] 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 Dumbarton as a free agent, providing midfield depth for the Scottish Championship side.[3] 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.[13] 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.[14] 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 Scottish League Two club Clyde until the end of the 2015–16 season.[15] The move, announced on 25 March, aimed to bolster Clyde's promotion push, with manager Barry Ferguson praising his experience.[16] He featured in six league matches, scoring two goals, and added further contributions in cup competitions, including a goal in the Scottish Challenge Cup.[11] This spell further demonstrated his utility in lower divisions, enhancing his profile as a versatile midfielder 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 Scottish Championship club St Mirren on a two-year deal, joining alongside goalkeeper 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 Championship 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 Alloa Athletic in January 2018 until the season's end, allowing him to return to familiar surroundings under manager Jim Goodwin. During the loan, he contributed meaningfully to Alloa's Scottish League One 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 Scottish Championship and League One, underscoring his productivity at the second tier despite intermittent opportunities.[13]Return to lower divisions: Forfar Athletic, Darvel, and beyond (2019–present)
In May 2019, Kirkpatrick signed a one-year contract with Scottish League One club Forfar Athletic, marking his return to full-time senior football after a brief stint at Alloa Athletic.[3] 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 contract expired in June 2020, leading to his release as the club underwent squad changes post-relegation.[3] Kirkpatrick then joined sixth-tier junior side Darvel F.C. in June 2020, where he became a key midfielder in the West of Scotland Football League.[3] In March 2021, he was loaned to Scottish League Two club Stirling Albion until the end of the season, appearing in 7 matches without scoring as the team fought relegation. Returning to Darvel, Kirkpatrick's standout moment came on 23 January 2023, when he scored the only goal in a historic 1–0 Scottish Cup fourth-round upset over top-flight Aberdeen at Recreation Park, securing one of the competition's biggest shocks and drawing widespread acclaim for his composure under pressure.[17][18] His contributions helped Darvel reach the fifth round before elimination, solidifying his role as a leader until his departure in 2023.[19] In May 2023, Kirkpatrick moved to Scottish League Two side Stenhousemuir on a one-year deal, bringing experience from higher divisions to the squad.[3] Over the 2023–24 season, he featured in 18 league matches, scoring 1 goal, as Stenhousemuir clinched promotion to League One via the playoffs. He left the club at the end of his contract in summer 2024. Kirkpatrick signed with East of Scotland League Premier Division club Camelon Juniors in July 2024, continuing his career in the junior ranks at age 33.[20] 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 Scottish Cup against Johnstone Burgh (25 October 2025) as well as several in East of Scotland League matches, such as against Bo'ness Athletic.[21] His ongoing performances underscore a resilient career trajectory, adapting from Championship football to sustaining impact in lower-tier leagues well into his early 30s.[20]Career statistics
Club
As of 17 November 2025, Jordan Kirkpatrick has made 258 appearances and scored 45 goals in all senior club competitions.[22]International
Kirkpatrick has not earned any senior caps for the Scotland national team.[23] At youth level, he represented Scotland at under-19 level, earning one cap in 2010 without scoring any goals.[5] He also made three appearances for the Scotland U17 team without scoring.[24]| Level | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 0 | 0 |
| U21 | 0 | 0 |
| U19 | 1 | 0 |
| U17 | 3 | 0 |
