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Josh Kay
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Joshua William Cartmer-Kay (born 30 January 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League North side Macclesfield FC on loan from EFL League Two club Oldham Athletic.
Key Information
Career
[edit]AFC Fylde
[edit]Kay joined AFC Fylde's academy programme from Squires Gate in the summer of 2015 and made his senior debut in a 2–0 FA Trophy victory over Warrington Town on 28 November 2015.[3] He subsequently earned himself places on the bench for several National League North games, as well as the next round of the FA Trophy against Skelmersdale United.
Barnsley
[edit]Kay joined EFL Championship team Barnsley's youth team from Fylde in February 2016[4] and made his debut in a Championship match against Bristol City on 29 October 2016.[5] He also spent time on loan at former club Fylde in March 2017, playing one game, and at Tranmere Rovers in November 2017, where he played two games, in addition to a trial game with Blackburn Rovers Under-23s in October 2017.
Chesterfield
[edit]Kay joined EFL League Two side Chesterfield on 4 January 2018.[6] He made his debut in a 4–0 defeat against Accrington Stanley on 6 January 2018.[7] His contract was not renewed by Chesterfield at the end of the 2017–18 season.[8]
Barrow
[edit]Following his release, Kay signed a two-year contract for National League side Barrow on 26 June 2018, joining former Chesterfield caretaker-manager Ian Evatt at the Cumbria club.[9] Kay formed part of the National League title winning side of 2020.
He was one of three Barrow players to be offered a new contract at the end of the 2022–23 season.[10]
AFC Fylde
[edit]On 9 August 2023, Kay returned to AFC Fylde following their promotion back to the National League.[11]
Oldham Athletic
[edit]On 1 July 2024, Kay joined National League side Oldham Athletic on a two-year contract.[12]
Macclesfield FC
[edit]On 4 September 2025, Kay joined National League North side Macclesfield FC on loan until the end of the 2025-26 season.[13]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of 8 November 2025
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| AFC Fylde | 2015–16 | National League North | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Barnsley | 2015–16 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016–17 | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2017–18 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| AFC Fylde (loan) | 2016–17 | National League North | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Tranmere Rovers (loan) | 2017–18 | National League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Chesterfield | 2017–18 | League Two | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Barrow | 2018–19[14] | National League | 40 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 40 | 3 | |
| 2019–20[15] | National League | 35 | 6 | 1 | 0 | — | 1[a] | 1 | 37 | 7 | ||
| 2020–21[16] | League Two | 29 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 33 | 5 | |
| 2021–22[17] | League Two | 34 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 41 | 6 | |
| 2022–23[18] | League Two | 34 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[b] | 2 | 38 | 6 | |
| Total | 172 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 71 | 3 | 189 | 27 | ||
| AFC Fylde | 2023–24[19] | National League | 33 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | 1[a] | 0 | 35 | 4 | |
| Oldham Athletic | 2024–25 | National League | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 22 | 1 | ||
| Macclesfield Town (loan) | 2025–26 | National League North | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| Career total | 247 | 28 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 270 | 32 | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "EFL: Club retained and released lists published". EFL. 23 June 2016. Archived from the original on 6 October 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "Josh Kay". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "Josh joins the Tykes". AFC Fylde. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- ^ "Josh Kay Joins Reds from AFC Fylde". Barnsley Official Website. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- ^ "Barnsley 2-2 Bristol City". BBC. 29 October 2016. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- ^ "Midfielder Signed from Barnsley". Chesterfield Official Website. 4 January 2018. Archived from the original on 5 January 2018. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- ^ "Accrington Stanley 4-0 Chesterfield". BBC. 6 January 2018. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- ^ "Ian Evatt: Chesterfield release veteran defender after spell in caretaker charge". BBC Sport. 11 May 2018. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
- ^ "Barrow: Striker Jacob Blyth and midfielder Josh Kay sign for the National League club". BBC Sport. 26 June 2018. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ "Barrow Confirm Retained List". www.barrowafc.com. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ^ "New Signing | Josh Kay Returns To The Club". www.afcfylde.co.uk. 9 August 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ^ "Latics Complete Kay Capture". www.oldhamathletic.co.uk. 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ^ Jones, Will (4 September 2025). "KAY LOANED IN FROM LATICS". Macclesfield FC Official Website. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ "Josh Kay | Football Stats | Barrow | Season 2018/2019 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ "Josh Kay | Football Stats | Barrow | Season 2019/2020 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ "Josh Kay | Football Stats | Barrow | Season 2020/2021 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ "Josh Kay | Football Stats | Barrow | Season 2020/2021 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
- ^ "Josh Kay | Football Stats | Barrow | Season 2022/2023 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ Josh Kay at Soccerway. Retrieved 1 July 2024.