Dave Kitson
| Date of birth | 21 January 1980 |
| Place of birth | Hitchin |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 81 kg |
| Height | 1.91 m |
| Position | Forward |
Kitson 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.
Kitson, 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.
Kitson joined Stoke City in July 2008 with a three-year contract.
He joined Sheffield United in August 2012 with a four-month contract that was extended to June 2013 in November 2012.
Kitson joined Oxford United in July 2013 with a two-year contract.
He announced his retirement in July 2014.
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 | 03 Aug 2012 | |
| Sheffield United | 31 Aug 2012 | 30 Jun 2013 | |
| Oxford United | 01 Jul 2013 | 22 Jul 2014 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01 | Cambridge United | League Division 2 | 6 | 2 |
1 |
1
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| 2001-02 | Cambridge United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Cambridge United | LDV Vans Trophy | 4 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Cambridge United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Cambridge United | League Division 2 | 30 | 3 |
9 |
5
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| 2002-03 | Cambridge United | FA Cup | 6 | 1 |
1
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| 2002-03 | Cambridge United | LDV Vans Trophy | 3 | 1 |
3 |
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| 2002-03 | Cambridge United | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Cambridge United | League Division 3 | 44 | 20 |
5
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| 2003-04 | Cambridge United | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Cambridge United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Cambridge United | League Division 3 | 17 | 10 |
4
|
1
|
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| 2003-04 | Reading | League Division 1 | 10 | 7 |
5 |
1
|
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| 2004-05 | Reading | League Championship | 37 | 19 |
4
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| 2004-05 | Reading | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Reading | FA Cup | 2 |
1
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| 2005-06 | Reading | League Championship | 27 | 7 |
18 |
5
|
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| 2005-06 | Reading | League Cup | 3 | 4 |
2
|
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| 2006-07 | Reading | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
2 |
1
|
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| 2006-07 | Reading | Premier League | 9 | 4 |
2 |
3
|
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| 2007-08 | Reading | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Reading | Premier League | 28 | 6 |
10 |
2
|
1
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| 2008-09 | Reading | League Championship | 9 | 1 |
2 |
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| 2008-09 | Reading | League Championship Play-Offs | 2 |
1
|
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| 2008-09 | Stoke City | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Stoke City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Stoke City | Premier League | 10 | 6 |
2
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| 2009-10 | Middlesbrough | League Championship | 6 | 3 |
1
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| 2009-10 | Stoke City | FA Cup | 2 |
1 |
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| 2009-10 | Stoke City | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Stoke City | Premier League | 10 | 8 |
3 |
1
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| 2010-11 | Portsmouth | FA Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2010-11 | Portsmouth | League Championship | 35 | 8 |
8
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| 2010-11 | Portsmouth | League Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2011-12 | Portsmouth | FA Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2011-12 | Portsmouth | League Championship | 22 | 11 |
4 |
6
|
1
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| 2011-12 | Portsmouth | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Sheffield United | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2012-13 | Sheffield United | League One | 30 | 3 |
11 |
7
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| 2012-13 | Sheffield United | League One Play-Offs | 1 | 1 |
1
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| 2013-14 | Oxford United | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
1
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| 2013-14 | Oxford United | League Two | 27 | 5 |
4 |
8
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1
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug 2013 | Portsmouth v Oxford United | W | 1-4 | League Two | |
| 10 Aug 2013 | Oxford United v Bury | W | 2-1 | League Two | |
| 24 Aug 2013 | Oxford United v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 2-2 | League Two | |
| 31 Aug 2013 | Oxford United v Rochdale | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 07 Sep 2013 | Burton Albion v Oxford United | W | 0-2 | League Two | |
| 14 Sep 2013 | Cheltenham Town v Oxford United | D | 2-2 | League Two | |
| 21 Sep 2013 | Oxford United v Chesterfield | L | 0-1 | League Two | |
| 05 Oct 2013 | Oxford United v Southend United | L | 0-2 | League Two | |
| 12 Oct 2013 | Oxford United v Northampton Town | W | 2-0 | League Two | |
| 19 Oct 2013 | Accrington Stanley v Oxford United | D | 0-0 | League Two | |
| 22 Oct 2013 | Oxford United v Exeter City | D | 0-0 | League Two | |
| 02 Nov 2013 | Oxford United v Bristol Rovers | L | 0-1 | League Two | |
| 09 Nov 2013 | Oxford United v Gateshead | D | 2-2 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 16 Nov 2013 | Mansfield Town v Oxford United | W | 1-3 | League Two | |
| 23 Nov 2013 | Oxford United v Morecambe | W | 3-0 | League Two | |
| 26 Nov 2013 | Oxford United v Newport County | D | 0-0 | League Two | |
| 30 Nov 2013 | Fleetwood Town v Oxford United | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 05 Dec 2013 | Gateshead v Oxford United | W | 0-1 | FA Cup | 1st round replay |
| 09 Dec 2013 | Wrexham v Oxford United | W | 1-2 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 14 Dec 2013 | Oxford United v Dagenham and Redbridge | W | 2-1 | League Two | |
| 21 Dec 2013 | York City v Oxford United | D | 0-0 | League Two | |
| 26 Dec 2013 | Oxford United v Plymouth Argyle | L | 2-3 | League Two | |
| 14 Jan 2014 | Charlton Athletic v Oxford United | D | 2-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 01 Feb 2014 | Oxford United v AFC Wimbledon | W | 2-1 | League Two | |
| 04 Feb 2014 | Bury v Oxford United | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 08 Feb 2014 | Bristol Rovers v Oxford United | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 15 Feb 2014 | Oxford United v Mansfield Town | W | 3-0 | League Two | |
| 18 Feb 2014 | Newport County v Oxford United | L | 3-2 | League Two | |
| 01 Mar 2014 | Rochdale v Oxford United | L | 3-0 | League Two | |
| 08 Mar 2014 | Oxford United v Burton Albion | L | 1-2 | League Two | |
| 05 Apr 2014 | Oxford United v Fleetwood Town | L | 0-2 | League Two | |
| 12 Apr 2014 | Plymouth Argyle v Oxford United | W | 0-2 | League Two | |
| 18 Apr 2014 | Oxford United v York City | L | 0-1 | League Two | |
| 21 Apr 2014 | Scunthorpe United v Oxford United | L | 1-0 | League Two | |
| 26 Apr 2014 | Oxford United v Accrington Stanley | L | 1-2 | League Two | |
| 03 May 2014 | Northampton Town v Oxford United | L | 3-1 | League Two | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.