flag Dave Kitson

Born21 January 1980, Hitchin
Nationality
Weight81 kg
Height1.91 m
PositionForward

Dave switched from playing on the left wing to a role as an out-and-out striker for Ryman League club Arlesey Town at the start of the 2000-01 campaign and proved a revelation, scoring almost a goal a game.

His form soon attracted the attention of Football League clubs and he joined Second Division Cambridge United in March.

He went on to make his debut against Stoke City and featured in a handful of games towards the end of the season, netting his first senior goal with a header at Swansea City in the final game.

Dave, who is a lanky striker with a great eye for goal, joined Reading in December 2003 with a contract to June 2006 that was extended to June 2008 in February 2005.

His Royals contract was extended to June 2010 in March 2007.

Dave joined Stoke City in July 2008 with a three-year contract.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Arlesey Town 01 Jul 2000 16 Mar 2001
Cambridge United 16 Mar 2001 26 Dec 2003
Reading 26 Dec 2003 18 Jul 2008
Stoke City 18 Jul 2008 31 Aug 2010
Reading 10 Mar 2009 31 May 2009 L
Middlesbrough 17 Nov 2009 17 Jan 2010 L
Portsmouth 31 Aug 2010

Match history

Date Against Score Venue Competition Round
17 Mar 2001 Stoke City 3-2 Britannia Stadium League Division 2
07 Apr 2001 Reading 1-1 Abbey Stadium League Division 2
13 Apr 2001 Northampton Town 2-0 Sixfields Stadium League Division 2
17 Apr 2001 Millwall 1-5 Abbey Stadium League Division 2
25 Apr 2001 Brentford 2-2 Griffin Park League Division 2
28 Apr 2001 Wigan Athletic 1-2 Abbey Stadium League Division 2
01 May 2001 Colchester United 2-1 Abbey Stadium League Division 2
05 May 2001 Swansea City 1-1 Vetch Field League Division 2
11 Aug 2001 Brighton and Hove Albion 0-0 Abbey Stadium League Division 2
18 Aug 2001 Notts County 1-2 Meadow Lane League Division 2
22 Aug 2001 West Bromwich Albion 1-1 Abbey Stadium Worthington Cup 1st Round
25 Aug 2001 Stoke City 0-2 Abbey Stadium League Division 2
27 Aug 2001 Brentford 1-2 Griffin Park League Division 2
01 Sep 2001 AFC Bournemouth 2-2 Abbey Stadium League Division 2
15 Sep 2001 Cardiff City 2-1 Abbey Stadium League Division 2
18 Sep 2001 Reading 0-1 Madejski Stadium League Division 2
22 Sep 2001 Blackpool 1-1 Bloomfield Road League Division 2
25 Sep 2001 Wigan Athletic 2-2 Abbey Stadium League Division 2
29 Sep 2001 Queens Park Rangers 2-1 Abbey Stadium League Division 2
05 Oct 2001 Port Vale 0-5 Vale Park League Division 2
13 Oct 2001 Bury 3-1 Abbey Stadium League Division 2
20 Oct 2001 Colchester United 1-3 Layer Road League Division 2
24 Oct 2001 Swindon Town 0-2 County Ground League Division 2
27 Oct 2001 Northampton Town 3-3 Abbey Stadium League Division 2
30 Oct 2001 Cheltenham Town 1-1 Abbey Stadium LDV Vans Trophy 2nd Round - Southern Section
03 Nov 2001 Chesterfield 0-2 Saltergate League Division 2
10 Nov 2001 Oldham Athletic 1-1 Abbey Stadium League Division 2
17 Nov 2001 Notts County 1-1 Abbey Stadium FA Cup 1st Round
20 Nov 2001 Wrexham 0-2 Abbey Stadium League Division 2
24 Nov 2001 Tranmere Rovers 1-6 Prenton Park League Division 2
27 Nov 2001 Notts County 0-2 Meadow Lane FA Cup 1st Round Replay
01 Dec 2001 Huddersfield Town 1-2 McAlpine Stadium League Division 2
04 Dec 2001 Brighton and Hove Albion 2-1 Abbey Stadium LDV Vans Trophy Quarter Final - Southern Section
15 Dec 2001 Bristol City 0-3 Abbey Stadium League Division 2
05 Jan 2002 Barnet 2-0 Abbey Stadium LDV Vans Trophy Semi Final - Southern Section
02 Feb 2002 Queens Park Rangers 0-0 Loftus Road League Division 2
06 Feb 2002 Stoke City 0-5 Britannia Stadium League Division 2
23 Feb 2002 Cardiff City 0-2 Ninian Park League Division 2
02 Mar 2002 Reading 2-2 Abbey Stadium League Division 2
05 Mar 2002 Wigan Athletic 1-4 JJB Stadium League Division 2
19 Mar 2002 AFC Bournemouth 2-2 Fitness First Stadium League Division 2
24 Mar 2002 Blackpool 1-4 Millennium Stadium, Cardiff LDV Vans Trophy Final
30 Mar 2002 Oldham Athletic 2-2 Boundary Park League Division 2
02 Apr 2002 Chesterfield 4-1 Abbey Stadium League Division 2
06 Apr 2002 Wrexham 0-5 Racecourse Ground League Division 2
09 Apr 2002 Swindon Town 1-2 Abbey Stadium League Division 2
13 Apr 2002 Tranmere Rovers 2-1 Abbey Stadium League Division 2
20 Apr 2002 Northampton Town 2-2 Sixfields Stadium League Division 2
10 Aug 2002 Darlington 1-2 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
13 Aug 2002 Bury 1-0 Gigg Lane League Division 3
17 Aug 2002 AFC Bournemouth 1-1 Fitness First Stadium League Division 3
24 Aug 2002 Leyton Orient 2-1 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
26 Aug 2002 Southend United 1-2 Roots Hall League Division 3
31 Aug 2002 Rushden and Diamonds 4-1 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
07 Sep 2002 Hull City 1-2 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
10 Sep 2002 Reading 3-1 Abbey Stadium Worthington Cup 1st Round
14 Sep 2002 Torquay United 2-3 Plainmoor League Division 3
21 Sep 2002 York City 3-0 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
28 Sep 2002 Boston United 3-1 York Street League Division 3
01 Oct 2002 Sunderland 0-7 Abbey Stadium Worthington Cup 2nd Round
05 Oct 2002 Wrexham 2-2 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
12 Oct 2002 Scunthorpe United 2-1 Glanford Park League Division 3
19 Oct 2002 Oxford United 1-1 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
22 Oct 2002 Rushden and Diamonds 4-0 Abbey Stadium LDV Vans Trophy 1st Round - Southern Section
26 Oct 2002 Kidderminster Harriers 1-2 Aggborough League Division 3
29 Oct 2002 Carlisle United 2-1 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
02 Nov 2002 Swansea City 1-0 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
09 Nov 2002 Shrewsbury Town 1-3 Gay Meadow League Division 3
16 Nov 2002 Scarborough 0-0 McCain Stadium FA Cup 1st Round
23 Nov 2002 Exeter City 2-1 St James' Park, Exeter League Division 3
26 Nov 2002 Scarborough 2-1 Abbey Stadium FA Cup 1st Round Replay
30 Nov 2002 Macclesfield Town 3-1 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
07 Dec 2002 Northampton Town 2-2 Abbey Stadium FA Cup 2nd Round
14 Dec 2002 Lincoln City 2-2 Sincil Bank League Division 3
17 Dec 2002 Northampton Town 1-0 Sixfields Stadium FA Cup 2nd Round Replay
21 Dec 2002 Bristol Rovers 3-1 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
26 Dec 2002 Southend United 1-1 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
28 Dec 2002 Hartlepool United 0-3 Victoria Park League Division 3
04 Jan 2003 Millwall 1-1 Abbey Stadium FA Cup 3rd Round
14 Jan 2003 Millwall 2-3 The New Den FA Cup 3rd Round Replay
18 Jan 2003 Rushden and Diamonds 1-4 Nene Park League Division 3
21 Jan 2003 Brentford 2-1 Griffin Park LDV Vans Trophy Semi Final - Southern Section
25 Jan 2003 Hartlepool United 0-0 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
28 Jan 2003 Leyton Orient 1-1 Matchroom Stadium League Division 3
04 Feb 2003 Bury 1-2 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
08 Feb 2003 Shrewsbury Town 5-0 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
15 Feb 2003 Swansea City 0-2 Vetch Field League Division 3
18 Feb 2003 Bristol City 2-4 Ashton Gate LDV Vans Trophy Final - Southern Section (1st Leg)
25 Feb 2003 Bristol City 0-3 Abbey Stadium LDV Vans Trophy Final - Southern Section (2nd Leg)
01 Mar 2003 Torquay United 0-1 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
04 Mar 2003 Rochdale 2-2 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
08 Mar 2003 York City 1-3 Bootham Crescent League Division 3
11 Mar 2003 Darlington 2-1 Feethams Ground League Division 3
15 Mar 2003 Kidderminster Harriers 0-2 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
18 Mar 2003 Oxford United 1-1 Kassam Stadium League Division 3
22 Mar 2003 Carlisle United 1-0 Brunton Park League Division 3
25 Mar 2003 AFC Bournemouth 2-1 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
29 Mar 2003 Scunthorpe United 1-1 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
05 Apr 2003 Macclesfield Town 1-1 Moss Rose League Division 3
12 Apr 2003 Exeter City 2-1 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
19 Apr 2003 Bristol Rovers 1-3 Memorial Stadium League Division 3
22 Apr 2003 Lincoln City 0-0 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
26 Apr 2003 Wrexham 0-5 Racecourse Ground League Division 3
03 May 2003 Boston United 1-2 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
09 Aug 2003 Huddersfield Town 2-2 McAlpine Stadium League Division 3
12 Aug 2003 Gillingham 1-2 Abbey Stadium Carling Cup 1st Round
16 Aug 2003 Macclesfield Town 3-1 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
23 Aug 2003 Rochdale 2-2 Spotland League Division 3
25 Aug 2003 Hull City 0-2 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
30 Aug 2003 Carlisle United 0-0 Brunton Park League Division 3
05 Sep 2003 Lincoln City 0-0 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
13 Sep 2003 Torquay United 1-1 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
17 Sep 2003 Boston United 2-1 York Street League Division 3
20 Sep 2003 Cheltenham Town 3-0 Whaddon Road League Division 3
27 Sep 2003 Mansfield Town 1-2 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
30 Sep 2003 Doncaster Rovers 3-3 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
04 Oct 2003 York City 0-2 Bootham Crescent League Division 3
21 Oct 2003 Swansea City 2-0 Vetch Field League Division 3
25 Oct 2003 Yeovil Town 1-4 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
01 Nov 2003 Kidderminster Harriers 2-2 Aggborough League Division 3
08 Nov 2003 Lancaster City 2-1 Giant Axe FA Cup 1st Round
15 Nov 2003 Oxford United 1-1 Abbey Stadium League Division 3
22 Nov 2003 Scunthorpe United 0-4 Glanford Park League Division 3


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Career stats

Season Team Competition Full apps Subs Goals Yellows Reds
2000 - 2001 Cambridge United League Division 2 6
2
1
1
2001 - 2002 Cambridge United FA Cup 2
2001 - 2002 Cambridge United LDV Vans Trophy 4
1
2001 - 2002 Cambridge United League Division 2 30
3
9
5
2001 - 2002 Cambridge United Worthington Cup 1
2002 - 2003 Cambridge United FA Cup 6
1
1
2002 - 2003 Cambridge United LDV Vans Trophy 3
1
3
2002 - 2003 Cambridge United League Division 3 44
20
5
2002 - 2003 Cambridge United Worthington Cup 2
1
2003 - 2004 Cambridge United Carling Cup 1
2003 - 2004 Cambridge United FA Cup 1
1
2003 - 2004 Cambridge United League Division 3 17
10
4
1
2003 - 2004 Reading League Division 1 10
7
5
1
2004 - 2005 Reading Carling Cup 1
2004 - 2005 Reading League Championship 37
19
4
2005 - 2006 Reading Carling Cup 3
4
2
2005 - 2006 Reading FA Cup 2
1
2005 - 2006 Reading League Championship 27
7
18
5
2006 - 2007 Reading FA Cup 3
1
2
1
2006 - 2007 Reading Premier League 9
4
2
3
2007 - 2008 Reading Carling Cup 1
1
2007 - 2008 Reading Premier League 28
6
10
2
1
2008 - 2009 Reading League Championship 9
1
2
2008 - 2009 Reading League Championship Play-Offs
2
1
2008 - 2009 Stoke City Carling Cup 1
2008 - 2009 Stoke City FA Cup
1
2008 - 2009 Stoke City Premier League 10
6
2
2009 - 2010 Middlesbrough League Championship 6
3
1
2009 - 2010 Stoke City Carling Cup 2
1
2009 - 2010 Stoke City FA Cup
2
1
2009 - 2010 Stoke City Premier League 10
8
3
1
2010 - 2011 Portsmouth Carling Cup
1
1
2010 - 2011 Portsmouth FA Cup 1
1
2010 - 2011 Portsmouth League Championship 35
8
8
2011 - 2012 Portsmouth Carling Cup 1
2011 - 2012 Portsmouth FA Cup 1
1
2011 - 2012 Portsmouth League Championship 19
4
3
5


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.