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Dave Kitson
| Born | 21 January 1980, Hitchin |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 81 kg |
| Height | 1.91 m |
| Position | Forward |
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.
Career 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 Division 2 | 30 | 3 |
9 |
5
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| 2001-02 | Cambridge United | Worthington Cup | 1 | ||||
| 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 Division 3 | 44 | 20 |
5
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| 2002-03 | Cambridge United | Worthington Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Cambridge United | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Cambridge United | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Cambridge United | League Division 3 | 17 | 10 |
4
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1
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| 2003-04 | Reading | League Division 1 | 10 | 7 |
5 |
1
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| 2004-05 | Reading | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Reading | League Championship | 37 | 19 |
4
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| 2005-06 | Reading | Carling Cup | 3 | 4 |
2
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| 2005-06 | Reading | FA Cup | 2 |
1
|
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| 2005-06 | Reading | League Championship | 27 | 7 |
18 |
5
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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 | Carling Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Reading | Premier League | 28 | 6 |
10 |
2
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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 | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Stoke City | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 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 | Carling Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Stoke City | FA Cup | 2 |
1 |
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| 2009-10 | Stoke City | Premier League | 10 | 8 |
3 |
1
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| 2010-11 | Portsmouth | Carling Cup | 1 |
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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| 2011-12 | Portsmouth | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Portsmouth | FA Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2011-12 | Portsmouth | League Championship | 22 | 11 |
4 |
6
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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.
Match history
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 2008 | Bolton Wanderers v Stoke City | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 23 Aug 2008 | Stoke City v Aston Villa | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 30 Aug 2008 | Middlesbrough v Stoke City | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 14 Sep 2008 | Stoke City v Everton | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 20 Sep 2008 | Liverpool v Stoke City | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 27 Sep 2008 | Stoke City v Chelsea | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 05 Oct 2008 | Portsmouth v Stoke City | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 19 Oct 2008 | Stoke City v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Oct 2008 | Manchester City v Stoke City | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Oct 2008 | Stoke City v Sunderland | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 01 Nov 2008 | Stoke City v Arsenal | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 08 Nov 2008 | Wigan Athletic v Stoke City | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 11 Nov 2008 | Stoke City v Rotherham United | W | 2-0 | Carling Cup | 4th round |
| 15 Nov 2008 | Manchester United v Stoke City | L | 5-0 | Premier League | |
| 22 Nov 2008 | Stoke City v West Bromwich Albion | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 03 Jan 2009 | Hartlepool United v Stoke City | L | 2-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 10 Jan 2009 | Stoke City v Liverpool | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 17 Jan 2009 | Chelsea v Stoke City | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 15 Aug 2009 | Stoke City v Burnley | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 22 Aug 2009 | Birmingham City v Stoke City | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Aug 2009 | Leyton Orient v Stoke City | W | 0-1 | Carling Cup | 2nd round |
| 29 Aug 2009 | Stoke City v Sunderland | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 12 Sep 2009 | Stoke City v Chelsea | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 19 Sep 2009 | Bolton Wanderers v Stoke City | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Sep 2009 | Stoke City v Manchester United | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 04 Oct 2009 | Everton v Stoke City | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 17 Oct 2009 | Stoke City v West Ham United | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 27 Oct 2009 | Portsmouth v Stoke City | L | 4-0 | Carling Cup | 4th round |
| 08 Nov 2009 | Hull City v Stoke City | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 20 Feb 2010 | Portsmouth v Stoke City | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 24 Feb 2010 | Stoke City v Manchester City | W | 3-1 | FA Cup | 5th round replay |
| 07 Mar 2010 | Chelsea v Stoke City | L | 2-0 | FA Cup | 6th round |
| 10 Mar 2010 | Burnley v Stoke City | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 13 Mar 2010 | Stoke City v Aston Villa | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 20 Mar 2010 | Stoke City v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 27 Mar 2010 | West Ham United v Stoke City | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 03 Apr 2010 | Stoke City v Hull City | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 11 Apr 2010 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Stoke City | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 17 Apr 2010 | Stoke City v Bolton Wanderers | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 25 Apr 2010 | Chelsea v Stoke City | L | 7-0 | Premier League | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
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 |