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'''Kelty Hearts Football Club''' are a ] club based in the village of ] in ], ]. Formed in 1975<ref name="History"/> and nicknamed ''"the Hearts"'' and ''"the Jambos"'', they play their home games at New Central Park,<ref name="New Central Park"/> which has room for 3,000. spectators<ref name="New Central Park"/> Their home strip colours are maroon, with white shorts and maroon socks, while their away strip colours are blue, with white shorts and blue socks. '''Kelty Hearts Football Club''' is a ] club based in the village of ] in ], ]. Formed in 1975<ref name="History"/> and nicknamed ''the Hearts'', ''the Maroon Machine'' and ''the Jambos'', they play their home games at New Central Park.<ref name="New Central Park"/> Their home colours are maroon shirts, white shorts and maroon socks, while their away colours are typically all blue.


Kelty Hearts compete in ], having been promoted from ] as champions in 2022.
For the ] Kelty Hearts will compete in the ], the fifth tier of the ], having been promoted from the ].<ref>{{cite tweet|user=KeltyHeartsFC|author=Kelty Hearts FC|number=872900346514984962|date=8 June 2017|title=https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DB0qOWXXoAENZqR.jpg}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/15773167.No_sunshine_for_Leith_as_Hearts_win_again/|title=Kelty Hearts continue perfect East of Scotland League record at Leith Athletic|newspaper=]|date=14 December 2017 |accessdate=30 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43821041 |title=Kelty Hearts eye SPFL as they close in on debut season title with 100% record |first=Brian |last=McLauchlin |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=19 April 2018 |accessdate=19 April 2018}}</ref> The club were previously members of the Fife Junior League and the ], which is the highest division of the ] of the ].


In December 2017 the club became a full ] member, making them eligible to enter the ] and move up through the senior divisions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/kelty-hearts-confirmed-as-the-89th-scottish-fa-member-club/|title=Kelty Hearts confirmed as the 89th Scottish FA member club|publisher=]|date=12 December 2017|accessdate=30 January 2018}}</ref> The club were previously members of the ], playing in the ] followed by the ]. In December 2017 the club became a full ] member, making them eligible to enter the ] and move up through the ].<ref name=":0">{{cite web|date=12 December 2017|title=Kelty Hearts confirmed as the 89th Scottish FA member club|url=https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/kelty-hearts-confirmed-as-the-89th-scottish-fa-member-club/|access-date=30 January 2018|publisher=]}}</ref>


== History ==
Twice in Kelty's history they reached the ] final but were runners up both times. In 1999 they were defeated 1–0 by ] at ]. In 2007 they were defeated 2–1 after extra time by ] at ] in nearby ].
In 1975, Kelty Hearts were formed as Kelty Hearts Amateur Football Club and worked their way up from the bottom of the Kirkcaldy & District Amateur Football Association to the top in four seasons.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Club History |url=https://keltyhearts.co.uk/club-history/ |access-date=2022-05-27 |website=Kelty Hearts FC |language=en-GB}}</ref> The club turned ] after only a few years to remain competitive with other local sides.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.keltyhearts.co.uk/club-history/4584810886|title=Kelty Hearts - History|publisher=Kelty Hearts|access-date=17 September 2018}}</ref> They initially played in the ], one of six regions across the country, quickly becoming one of its leading sides, then became members of the ] in 2002 when the number was reduced to three.


Kelty reached the ] final twice but were runners-up both times: in 1999 they lost 1–0 to ], and in 2007 they were defeated 2–1 after extra time by ].<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_cups/6717345.stm|title=Linlithgow Rose 2-1 Kelty Hearts|date=2007-06-03|access-date=2018-11-26}}</ref>
The team have been managed since October 2013 by ].<ref>{{cite news |first=Scott |last=Campbell |title=Lets heal the Heart ache! |url=https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/archives/football/84344/lets-heal-the-heart-ache/ |work=The Scottish Sun |publisher=News Group |accessdate=16 February 2017 |date=9 October 2013}}</ref>

Kelty looked to move away from being a junior side after winning the ] for the second time in ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/15342381.Kelty_accepted_into_East_of_Scotland_League/|title=Kelty accepted into East of Scotland League|website=Dunfermline Press|date=12 June 2017 |access-date=2018-09-16}}</ref> The club applied for membership to join the ] and in December 2017 became a full member, making them eligible to enter the ] as well as progress higher up the ].<ref name=":0" />

After being accepted into and winning the ] in ], Kelty were promoted to the ] (the fifth tier of the ]) for the ] after a comprehensive 10–0 aggregate win over ] in the ].<ref name=prom18>{{Cite web|url=http://www.parsreview.org/view-from-the-stands/kelty-hearts-win-promotion-to-lowland-league|title=KELTY HEARTS WIN PROMOTION TO LOWLAND LEAGUE|website=Pars Review|access-date=2018-09-16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/16235040.kelty-hearts-celebrate-lowland-league-promotion/|title=The only way is up for Kelty!|website=Dunfermline Press|date=18 May 2018 |access-date=2018-09-16}}</ref>

The team had been managed since October 2013 by ] but the club reluctantly accepted his resignation as manager on 11 October 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://twitter.com/KeltyHeartsFC/status/1050492635624984576|title=Kelty Hearts Football Club on Twitter|work=Twitter|access-date=2018-10-12}}</ref>

Former ] and ] captain ] was announced as the club's new manager on 18 October 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rangers-legend-barry-ferguson-agrees-13435851|title=Rangers legend Barry Ferguson agrees deal to join Kelty Hearts as manager|last=Online|first=Record Sport|date=2018-10-18|work=dailyrecord|access-date=2018-10-18}}</ref>

The ] Lowland League season was ended with immediate effect on 13 April 2020 due to the ] pandemic with Kelty Hearts being declared champions on a points per game average based on the current standings.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52274091|title=Kelty Hearts named champions as Lowland League called early|date=2020-04-13|work=BBC Sport|access-date=2020-04-13}}</ref><ref name="slfl.co.uk">{{Cite web|url=http://slfl.co.uk/season-ends-with-immediate-effect-kelty-hearts-crowned-as-champions/|title=Season Ends With Immediate Effect - Kelty Hearts crowned as champions|date=2020-04-13|website=Scottish Lowland League|access-date=2020-04-13}}</ref>

For the second consecutive season, Kelty were declared champions of the ] on a points per game formula due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was announced by the ] on 30 March 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Brora Rangers & Kelty Hearts champions as Highland & Lowland League seasons end |work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56576721 |access-date=31 March 2021}}</ref> Kelty were promoted to the ] for the first time on 23 May 2021 after beating ] 3–1 on aggregate in the Pyramid play-off final.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last=Mair|first=Steven|date=2021-05-23|title=Barry Ferguson's Kelty Hearts promoted to Scottish Professional Football League|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/barry-ferguson-kelty-hearts-seal-24168010|access-date=2021-05-23|website=Daily Record}}</ref>

Continuing to make history during the 2021–22 season, Kelty, leading ] at the time, played in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup for the first time. Facing ] side and cup holders ], Kelty won 1–0 after extra time at home in front of a sold-out crowd, thanks to a goal by ].

Kelty were promoted to ] at the first attempt with five games of the season remaining on 26 March 2022 when they beat ] 1–0, and nearest challengers ] lost their match.<ref>{{Cite news|url= https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/60888844.amp |title= Scottish League 2: Kelty Hearts crowned champions at first attempt after win over Stenhousemuir |last=Online|first=BBC Sport|date=2022-03-26|access-date=2022-03-26}} </ref>

== Ground ==
{{Infobox venue
| name = New Central Park
| image = File:Kelty Hearts v Solihull Moors (48694212331).jpg
| image_size = 250
| image_alt =
| caption = Kelty Hearts v Solihull Moors, 2019
| former names = Central Park (until 2015)
| location = Bath Street,<br/>],<br />]
| coordinates = {{Coord|56.13625|-3.37945|type:landmark_region:GB-FIF|display=inline}}
| pushpin_map = Scotland Fife
| elevation = <!-- {{cvt|...|ft|m}} or {{cvt|...|m|ft}} -->
| owner =
| operator =
| capacity = 2,181 (354 seated)<ref name="New Central Park"/>
| record_attendance = 2,300 v ]<br /><small>7 October 2012</small><ref name="New Central Park"/>
| dimensions = 100 x 60 m
| surface = ]
| built =
| opened = <!-- {{Start date|YYYY|MM|DD|df=y}} -->
| renovated = 2015, 2016, 2018<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Non League Scotland|url=https://nonleaguescotland.org.uk/kelty.html|access-date=2020-09-01|website=nonleaguescotland.org.uk|archive-date=25 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125005355/https://nonleaguescotland.org.uk/kelty.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
| tenants = Kelty Hearts (1979–)<ref name=fieldsoffife> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191216222552/https://docplayer.net/59023520-Towns-fields-clubs-of-fife.html |date=16 December 2019 }}, via Scottish Football Historical Archive, 2012</ref><br/>Kelty Hearts Women (2018–)<br>] Reserves
}}

Kelty Hearts play their home games at New Central Park, situated just off Bath Street in ].

The overall capacity of New Central Park is 2,181 and consists of two covered enclosures which can hold around 1,030 spectators in total and a seated stand with a capacity of 354.<ref name="New Central Park"/> There is a social club and a sports bar/hospitality lounge within the ground. The pitch at New Central Park has a 3G MX artificial surface, which was installed in 2015 along with floodlights.<ref name=":2" />

] Reserves also play their home games at New Central Park.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uk.soccerway.com/teams/scotland/dunfermline-res/44342/|title=Scotland - Dunfermline Athletic FC Reserves - Results, fixtures, squad, statistics, photos, videos and news - Soccerway|website=uk.soccerway.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-26}}</ref>

== Supporters ==
The majority of supporters of Kelty Hearts come from the village of ] and surrounding areas in ].

Kelty are also known to attract many ] due to the club's good reputation as hosts on matchdays.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thefitbanomad.wordpress.com/2018/02/25/kicking-off-at-kelty/|title=Kicking Off at Kelty|last=thefitbanomad|date=2018-02-25|website=TheFitbaNomad|language=en|access-date=2018-12-31}}</ref>

=== Rivalries ===
Kelty share a fierce local rivalry with ] team ]. Both clubs were founded in the same year in 1975. The rivalry mainly stems from the close proximity of the two clubs and both being very successful ] sides within the Fife League, often exchanging league title wins from year to year and frequently meeting in the cup competitions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/15034481.hearts-and-haws-set-for-junior-cup-cracker/|title=Hearts and Haws set for Junior Cup cracker|website=Dunfermline Press|date=19 January 2017|access-date=12 October 2018}}</ref> Kelty are currently three leagues above Hill of Beath; however, they can still face each other in the ].

Kelty's other rivals include ] and ], two successful former ] sides, who they have faced in both league and cup competitions over the years.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Robbie Horn: Bonnyrigg Rose deserved more than tough defeat to Lowland League title rivals Kelty Hearts|url=https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/robbie-horn-bonnyrigg-rose-deserved-more-tough-defeat-lowland-league-title-rivals-kelty-hearts-2005172|website=www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com|date=1 March 2020|access-date=31 May 2020}}</ref>

Upon gaining promotion to the ], Kelty compete in the bigger ], with their closest rivals being ], the two separated by just {{convert|2.7|miles}}.


==Current squad== ==Current squad==
{{updated|1 January 2025}}<ref>{{Cite web|title=Squad - Kelty Hearts Football Club|url=https://keltyhearts.co.uk/squad/|access-date=2024-07-29|website=www.keltyhearts.co.uk}}</ref>
{{updated|14 September 2018}}
{{Fs start}} {{Fs start}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=GK|name=]|other=|no=}} {{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=GK|name=Ruairidh Adams|other=on loan from ]|no=1}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=GK|name=Michael Gibb|other=|no=}} {{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=DF|name=Adam Corbett|other=|no=2}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=DF|name=]|other=|no=}} {{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=DF|name=]|other=|no=3}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=DF|name=Garry Leighton|other=|no=}}{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=DF|name=Murray Carstairs|other=|no=}} {{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=DF|name=]|other=]|no=4}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=DF|name=Callum Flatman|other=|no=5}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=DF|name=]|other=]|no=}}{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=DF|name=Ciaren Chalmers|other=|no=}}{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=DF|name=Scott-Taylor Mackenzie|other=|no=}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=DF|name=Conrad Courts|other=|no=}} {{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=DF|name=Billy Owens|other=|no=6}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=Shaun Greig|other=]|no=}} {{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=]|other=|no=7}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=]|other=|no=}} {{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=]|other=|no=8}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=FW|name=Craig Johnston|other=|no=9}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=FW|name=]|other=|no=10}}
{{Fs player|nat=TAN|pos=MF|name=Robbie Cole|other=|no=11}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=]|other=|no=12}}
{{Fs player|nat=AUS|pos=MF|name=Murray Miller|other=|no=14}}
{{Fs mid}} {{Fs mid}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=Jacob MacIntyre|other=on loan from ]|no=15}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=FW|name=Murray Thomas|other=|no=16}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=Luke McCarvel|other=|no=17}}
{{Fs player|nat=IOM|pos=MF|name=Rudi Bryce|other=|no=18}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=FW|name=Scott Williamson|other=on loan from ]|no=19}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=DF|name=]|other=|no=20}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=GK|name=Ryan Adamson|other=|no=21}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=DF|name=Ben Hobbs|other=|no=22}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=]|other=|no=23}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=DF|name=Samuel Cleall-Harding|other=on loan from ]|no=24}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=DF|name=Connor Allan|other=on loan from ]|no=25}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=DF|name=Corrie Fellows|other=|no=26}}
{{Fs end}}


===On loan===
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=Ian Nimmo|other=|no=}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=Willis Hare|other=|no=}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=Ross Philp|other=|no=}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=Brian Ritchie|other=|no=}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=FW|name=Stuart Cargill|other=|no=}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=FW|name=Scott Dalziel|other=|no=}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=FW|name=Errol Douglas|other=|no=}}

{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=FW|other=|no=|name=Mathew Gay}}{{Fs end}}

===Out on loan===
{{Fs start}} {{Fs start}}
{{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=GK|name=Grant Henderson|other=on loan at ]|no=}} {{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=FW|name=Finlay Shearer|other=on loan at ]|no=}}
{{Fs end}} {{Fs end}}


== Coaching staff ==
==Honours==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Position !! Name
|-
|Manager||{{flagicon|SCO}} ]
|-
|Assistant manager||{{flagicon|ENG}} ]
|-
|First team coach||{{flagicon|SCO}} ]
|-
|Goalkeeping coach||{{flagicon|SCO}} ]
|-
|Physio||{{flagicon|SCO}} Luisa Robertson
|-
|Sports therapist||{{flagicon|SCO}} Jamie McDonald
|-
|Kitman||{{flagicon|SCO}} Calum Wood
|}


===Major Honours=== ==Managers==
{{Columns-list|colwidth=22em|
*] (2 October 2013 – 11 October 2018)
*] (18 October 2018 – 24 May 2021)
*] (28 May 2021 – 31 May 2022)
*] (8 June 2022 – 12 May 2023)}}
*] (17 May 2023 – present)


==Season-by-season record==
''']'''<ref name="hons">{{cite web|title=Honours|url=http://www.keltyhearts.co.uk/club-history/4584810886|website=Kelty Hearts FC|accessdate=20 May 2018}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
*'''Winners (1):''' ]
! Season
! Division
!Tier
! Pos.
!Pld.
! W
! D
! L
! GD
! Pts
! ]
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|Kirkcaldy & District Amateur League
|Amateur 1
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|]
|Kirkcaldy & District Amateur League
|Amateur 1
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|]
|Kirkcaldy & District Amateur League
|Amateur 1
|
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|]
|Kirkcaldy & District Amateur League
|Amateur 1
| bgcolor="gold" |1st
|
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|]
|Kirkcaldy & District Amateur League
|Amateur 1
|
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||]||]
|Junior 1|| 2nd
|30
|19
|8
|3
|<nowiki>+30</nowiki>||46
|2nd Round
|-
||]||Fife Junior League
|Junior 1
|3rd
|30
|16
|7
|7
|<nowiki>+34</nowiki>||39|||4th Round
|-
|]
|Fife Junior League
|Junior 1
|2nd
|32
|22
|6
|4
| +45
|50
|
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||]||Fife Junior League
|Junior 1
|
| 34|| || || || || ||
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|]
|Fife Junior League
|Junior 1
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|34
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|2nd Round
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||]||Fife Junior League
|Junior 1
|
| 34|| || || || || ||1st Round
|-
|]||Fife Junior League East Section
|Junior 1
|2nd
|24
|14
|5
|5
|<nowiki>+27</nowiki>
|33||5th Round
|-
|]
|Fife Junior League Division 1
|Junior 1
|2nd
|24
|15
|3
|6
|<nowiki>+17</nowiki>
|33
|
|-
|]
|Fife Junior League Division 1
|Junior 1
|2nd
|24
|13
|5
|6
|<nowiki>+27</nowiki>
|31
|
|-
|]
|Fife Junior League
|Junior 1
|4th
|30
|15
|7
|8
|<nowiki>+32</nowiki>
|37
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|]
|Fife Junior League Division A
|Junior 1
| bgcolor="gold" |1st
|21
|14
|5
|2
|<nowiki>+31</nowiki>
|33
|2nd Round
|-
|]
|Fife Junior League
|Junior 1
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|Junior 1
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|28
|21
|6
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|69
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|Junior 1
| bgcolor="gold" |1st
|30
|26
|3
|1
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|81
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|Fife Junior League
|Junior 1
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|28
|21
|3
|4
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|66
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|16
|6
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|4
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|15
|4
|3
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|24
|14
|5
|5
| +31
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|22
|13
|3
|6
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|42
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|7th
|22
|8
|4
|10
|0
|28
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|Junior 1
|5th
|22
|8
|6
|8
| +8
|30
|2nd Round
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|Junior 1
|9th
|22
|7
|6
|9
| -6
|27
|3rd Round
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|9th
|22
|7
|3
|12
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|24
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|}† Season curtailed due to ] - Kelty were announced as champions for the 2019–20<ref name=":12">{{Cite news|date=2020-04-13|title=Kelty Hearts named champions as Lowland League called early|language=en-gb|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52274091|access-date=2020-04-13}}</ref> and 2020–21 season. A points per game basis was used to finalise standings.<ref name=":22">{{Cite web|last=Team|first=Media|date=2021-03-30|title=Finalising season 2020/21|url=http://slfl.co.uk/finalising-season-2020-21/|access-date=2021-03-31|website=Scottish Lowland League|language=en-GB}}</ref>


==Honours==
''']'''<ref name="hons" />
*'''Winners (2):''' ], ]
*'''Runners-up (1):''' ]


===Senior===
''']'''<ref name="hons" />
*]
*'''Runners-up (2):''' ], ]
**'''Winners''': ]
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**'''Winners''': ],<ref name="slfl.co.uk"/> ]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wilson|first=Fraser|date=2021-03-29|title=Barry Ferguson's Kelty Hearts declared Lowland League champions|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/barry-fergusons-kelty-hearts-declared-23816486|access-date=2021-03-31|website=Daily Record|language=en}}</ref>
*''']'''
**'''Winners''': ]<ref name="hons">{{cite web|url=http://www.keltyhearts.co.uk/club-history/4584810886|title=Honours|website=Kelty Hearts FC|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref>
*'''King Cup'''
** '''Winners''': 2017–18


===Junior===
''']'''<ref name="hons" />
*]
*'''Runners-up (1):''' 2006–07
**'''Winners''': ], ]

**''Runners-up'': ]
===Other Honours===
*''']'''
*Fife & Tayside (Taycars) Trophy Winners 1997–98
**''Runners-up'': ], ]
*Fife League winners: 1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1996–97, 1998–99, 2002–03
*]
**''Runners-up'': 2006–07
*]: 2002–03
*] winners: 1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1996–97, 1998–99
*Fife Junior (PSM) Cup: 1982–83, 1983–84, 1984–85, 1986–87, 1992–93, 2007–08, 2008–09 *Fife Junior (PSM) Cup: 1982–83, 1983–84, 1984–85, 1986–87, 1992–93, 2007–08, 2008–09
*Fife & Tayside (Taycars) Trophy Winners 1997–98
*Cowdenbeath (Interbrew) Cup: 1981–82, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87, 1992–93, 1999–00 *Cowdenbeath (Interbrew) Cup: 1981–82, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87, 1992–93, 1999–00
*Fife Drybrough Cup: 1981–82<ref>{{Cite web|last=Aitken|first=John|date=|title=Towns, Fields & Clubs of Fife|url=http://sfha.org.uk/fieldsoffife.pdf|access-date=|website=Scottish Football Historical Archive}}</ref>
*Laidlaw Shield winners: 1983–84, 1984–85, 1986–87
*Laidlaw Shield winners: 1984–85, 1986–87
*Clark Beckett Cup: 1993–94 *Clark Beckett Cup: 1993–94
*ACA Sports League Cup: 2006–07 *ACA Sports Fife League Cup: 2006–07
*Maloco Associates (Fife) Cup: 2007–08, 2008–09 *Maloco Associates (Fife) Cup: 2007–08, 2008–09
*Rosslyn Trophy Winners : 1991–92, 1996–97 *Rosslyn Trophy Winners: 1991–92, 1996–97


==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
* * {{oweb|http://keltyhearts.co.uk/}}
* * {{facebook|keltyhearts}}
* {{twitter|KeltyHeartsFC}}
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Association football club in Scotland

Football club
Kelty Hearts
Full nameKelty Hearts Football Club
Nickname(s)The Hearts
The Maroon Machine
The Jambos
Founded1975; 50 years ago (1975)
GroundNew Central Park, Kelty
Capacity2,181 (354 seated)
ChairmanGeorge McTrusty
ManagerMichael Tidser
LeagueScottish League One
2023–24Scottish League One, 6th of 10
Websitehttps://keltyhearts.co.uk/
Home colours Away colours

Kelty Hearts Football Club is a football club based in the village of Kelty in Fife, Scotland. Formed in 1975 and nicknamed the Hearts, the Maroon Machine and the Jambos, they play their home games at New Central Park. Their home colours are maroon shirts, white shorts and maroon socks, while their away colours are typically all blue.

Kelty Hearts compete in Scottish League One, having been promoted from Scottish League Two as champions in 2022.

The club were previously members of the Scottish Junior Football Association, playing in the Fife League followed by the East Region Superleague. In December 2017 the club became a full SFA member, making them eligible to enter the Scottish Cup and move up through the pyramid system.

History

In 1975, Kelty Hearts were formed as Kelty Hearts Amateur Football Club and worked their way up from the bottom of the Kirkcaldy & District Amateur Football Association to the top in four seasons. The club turned junior after only a few years to remain competitive with other local sides. They initially played in the Fife League, one of six regions across the country, quickly becoming one of its leading sides, then became members of the East Region in 2002 when the number was reduced to three.

Kelty reached the Scottish Junior Cup final twice but were runners-up both times: in 1999 they lost 1–0 to Kilwinning Rangers, and in 2007 they were defeated 2–1 after extra time by Linlithgow Rose.

Kelty looked to move away from being a junior side after winning the East Region Super League for the second time in 2017. The club applied for membership to join the SFA and in December 2017 became a full member, making them eligible to enter the Scottish Cup as well as progress higher up the Scottish football league system.

After being accepted into and winning the East of Scotland Football League in 2018, Kelty were promoted to the Lowland League (the fifth tier of the Scottish football league system) for the 2018–19 season after a comprehensive 10–0 aggregate win over Threave Rovers in the promotion play-off.

The team had been managed since October 2013 by Tam Courts but the club reluctantly accepted his resignation as manager on 11 October 2018.

Former Rangers and Scotland captain Barry Ferguson was announced as the club's new manager on 18 October 2018.

The 2019–20 Lowland League season was ended with immediate effect on 13 April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic with Kelty Hearts being declared champions on a points per game average based on the current standings.

For the second consecutive season, Kelty were declared champions of the 2020–21 Lowland Football League on a points per game formula due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was announced by the Lowland Football League on 30 March 2021. Kelty were promoted to the SPFL for the first time on 23 May 2021 after beating Brechin City 3–1 on aggregate in the Pyramid play-off final.

Continuing to make history during the 2021–22 season, Kelty, leading Scottish League Two at the time, played in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup for the first time. Facing Scottish Premiership side and cup holders St Johnstone, Kelty won 1–0 after extra time at home in front of a sold-out crowd, thanks to a goal by Kallum Higginbotham.

Kelty were promoted to Scottish League One at the first attempt with five games of the season remaining on 26 March 2022 when they beat Stenhousemuir 1–0, and nearest challengers Annan Athletic lost their match.

Ground

New Central Park
Kelty Hearts v Solihull Moors, 2019
New Central Park is located in FifeNew Central ParkNew Central ParkLocation within Fife
Former namesCentral Park (until 2015)
LocationBath Street,
Kelty,
Scotland
Coordinates56°08′10″N 3°22′46″W / 56.13625°N 3.37945°W / 56.13625; -3.37945
Capacity2,181 (354 seated)
Record attendance2,300 v Rangers XI
7 October 2012
Field size100 x 60 m
SurfaceArtificial turf
Construction
Renovated2015, 2016, 2018
Tenants
Kelty Hearts (1979–)
Kelty Hearts Women (2018–)
Dunfermline Athletic Reserves

Kelty Hearts play their home games at New Central Park, situated just off Bath Street in Kelty.

The overall capacity of New Central Park is 2,181 and consists of two covered enclosures which can hold around 1,030 spectators in total and a seated stand with a capacity of 354. There is a social club and a sports bar/hospitality lounge within the ground. The pitch at New Central Park has a 3G MX artificial surface, which was installed in 2015 along with floodlights.

Dunfermline Athletic Reserves also play their home games at New Central Park.

Supporters

The majority of supporters of Kelty Hearts come from the village of Kelty and surrounding areas in Fife.

Kelty are also known to attract many groundhoppers due to the club's good reputation as hosts on matchdays.

Rivalries

Kelty share a fierce local rivalry with East of Scotland team Hill of Beath Hawthorn. Both clubs were founded in the same year in 1975. The rivalry mainly stems from the close proximity of the two clubs and both being very successful junior sides within the Fife League, often exchanging league title wins from year to year and frequently meeting in the cup competitions. Kelty are currently three leagues above Hill of Beath; however, they can still face each other in the Scottish Cup.

Kelty's other rivals include Linlithgow Rose and Bonnyrigg Rose, two successful former East junior sides, who they have faced in both league and cup competitions over the years.

Upon gaining promotion to the SPFL, Kelty compete in the bigger Fife derbies, with their closest rivals being Cowdenbeath, the two separated by just 2.7 miles (4.3 km).

Current squad

As of 1 January 2025

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Scotland SCO Ruairidh Adams (on loan from Dundee United)
2 DF Scotland SCO Adam Corbett
3 DF Scotland SCO Brody Paterson
4 DF Scotland SCO Thomas O'Ware (captain)
5 DF Scotland SCO Callum Flatman
6 DF Scotland SCO Billy Owens
7 MF Scotland SCO Scott Allan
8 MF Scotland SCO Liam Brown
9 FW Scotland SCO Craig Johnston
10 FW Scotland SCO Ross Cunningham
11 MF Tanzania TAN Robbie Cole
12 MF Scotland SCO Michael Tidser
14 MF Australia AUS Murray Miller
No. Pos. Nation Player
15 MF Scotland SCO Jacob MacIntyre (on loan from Hibernian)
16 FW Scotland SCO Murray Thomas
17 MF Scotland SCO Luke McCarvel
18 MF Isle of Man Isle of Man Rudi Bryce
19 FW Scotland SCO Scott Williamson (on loan from Queen's Park)
20 DF Scotland SCO Scott Mercer
21 GK Scotland SCO Ryan Adamson
22 DF Scotland SCO Ben Hobbs
23 MF Scotland SCO Lewis Moore
24 DF Scotland SCO Samuel Cleall-Harding (on loan from Dundee United)
25 DF Scotland SCO Connor Allan (on loan from Rangers)
26 DF Scotland SCO Corrie Fellows

On loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— FW Scotland SCO Finlay Shearer (on loan at Kirkcaldy & Dysart)

Coaching staff

Position Name
Manager Scotland Michael Tidser
Assistant manager England Kevin McDonald
First team coach Scotland Scott Allan
Goalkeeping coach Scotland David McGurn
Physio Scotland Luisa Robertson
Sports therapist Scotland Jamie McDonald
Kitman Scotland Calum Wood

Managers

  • Michael Tidser (17 May 2023 – present)

    • Season-by-season record

    Season Division Tier Pos. Pld. W D L GD Pts Scottish Amateur Cup
    Scottish Junior Cup
    Scottish Cup
    1975–76 Kirkcaldy & District Amateur League Amateur 1
    1976–77 Kirkcaldy & District Amateur League Amateur 1
    1977–78 Kirkcaldy & District Amateur League Amateur 1
    1978–79 Kirkcaldy & District Amateur League Amateur 1 1st
    1979–80 Kirkcaldy & District Amateur League Amateur 1
    1980–81 Fife Junior League Junior 1 2nd 30 19 8 3 +30 46 2nd Round
    1981–82 Fife Junior League Junior 1 3rd 30 16 7 7 +34 39 4th Round
    1982–83 Fife Junior League Junior 1 2nd 32 22 6 4 +45 50
    1983–84 Fife Junior League Junior 1 34
    1984–85 Fife Junior League Junior 1 34 2nd Round
    1985–86 Fife Junior League Junior 1 34 1st Round
    1986–87 Fife Junior League East Section Junior 1 2nd 24 14 5 5 +27 33 5th Round
    1987–88 Fife Junior League Division 1 Junior 1 2nd 24 15 3 6 +17 33
    1988–89 Fife Junior League Division 1 Junior 1 2nd 24 13 5 6 +27 31
    1989–90 Fife Junior League Junior 1 4th 30 15 7 8 +32 37
    1990–91 Fife Junior League Division A Junior 1 1st 21 14 5 2 +31 33 2nd Round
    1991–92 Fife Junior League Junior 1 1st 26 22 1 3 +57 45 2nd Round
    1992–93 Fife Junior League Junior 1 1st 26 22 3 1 +50 47 3rd Round
    1993–94 Fife Junior League Junior 1 5th 28 14 7 7 +53 35
    1994–95 Fife Junior League Junior 1 2nd 28 17 4 7 +47 38 5th Round
    1995–96 Fife Junior League Junior 1 2nd 28 20 3 5 +64 43
    1996–97 Fife Junior League Junior 1 1st 28 27 1 0 +84 55 4th Round
    1997–98 Fife Junior League Junior 1 2nd 28 21 6 1 +60 69 2nd Round
    1998–99 Fife Junior League Junior 1 1st 30 26 3 1 +77 81 Runners-up
    1999–2000 Fife Junior League Junior 1 2nd 28 21 3 4 +68 66 4th Round
    2000–01 Fife Junior League Junior 1 4th 28 16 6 6 +41 54 3rd Round
    2001–02 Fife Junior League Junior 1 6th 28 15 7 6 +18 52 4th Round
    2002–03 Fife District League Junior 2 1st 22 18 3 1 +47 57 4th Round
    2003–04 Junior East Super League Junior 1 7th 22 8 4 10 0 24 3rd Round
    2004–05 Fife District League Junior 2 3th 22 15 4 3 +38 49 3rd Round
    2005–06 Fife District League Junior 2 4th 24 14 5 5 +31 47 1st Round
    2006–07 Junior East Premier League Junior 2 2nd 22 13 3 6 +20 42 Runners-up
    2007–08 Junior East Super League Junior 1 7th 22 8 4 10 0 28 3rd Round
    2008–09 Junior East Super League Junior 1 5th 22 8 6 8 +8 30 2nd Round
    2009–10 Junior East Super League Junior 1 9th 22 7 6 9 -6 27 3rd Round
    2010–11 Junior East Super League Junior 1 9th 22 7 3 12 -9 24 1st Round
    2011–12 Junior East Super League Junior 1 5th 20 7 5 8 -2 26 1st Round
    2012–13 Junior East Super League Junior 1 5th 22 8 4 10 0 28 Quarter-finals
    2013–14 Junior East Super League Junior 1 14th 30 5 11 14 -18 26 1st Round
    2014–15 Junior East Super League Junior 1 1st 28 20 5 3 +40 65 3rd Round
    2015–16 Junior East Super League Junior 1 2nd 30 19 5 6 +29 62 5th Round
    2016–17 Junior East Super League Junior 1 1st 30 25 3 2 +55 78 5th Round
    2017–18 East of Scotland League 6 1st 24 23 0 1 +131 69 Preliminary Round 1, losing to Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale
    2018–19 Lowland League 5 3rd 28 16 6 6 +29 54 2nd Round, losing to Peterhead
    2019–20 Lowland League 5 1st† 25 22 2 1 +78 68 1st Round, losing to Auchinleck Talbot
    2020–21 Lowland League 5 1st† 13 12 0 1 +36 36 2nd Round, losing to Stranraer
    2021–22 League Two 4 1st 36 24 9 3 +40 81 5th Round, losing to St Mirren
    2022–23 League One 3 8th 36 10 10 16 -15 40 3rd Round, losing to Partick Thistle

    † Season curtailed due to COVID-19 pandemic - Kelty were announced as champions for the 2019–20 and 2020–21 season. A points per game basis was used to finalise standings.

    Honours

    Senior

    Junior

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