Michael Kightly
| Born | 24 January 1986, Basildon |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 63 kg |
| Height | 1.75 m |
| Position | Midfielder/Forward |
Michael, who was previously associated with Tottenham Hotspur, signed his first pro contract with Southend United in December 2003. It ran up to June 2005.
After a loan spell, Michael joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in January 2007 with a contract to June 2009 that was extended to June 2011 in June 2008 and to June 2013 in July 2011.
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2002-03 | Southend United | League Division 3 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Southend United | FA Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 2003-04 | Southend United | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Southend United | League Division 3 | 2 | 9 |
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| 2004-05 | Southend United | League Two | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Grays Athletic | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Championship | 24 | 8 |
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| 2006-07 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Championship Play-Offs | 2 | ||||
| 2007-08 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 2 |
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| 2007-08 | England | Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Carling Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 2 |
1 |
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| 2007-08 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Championship | 20 | 1 |
4 |
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| 2008-09 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | England | Under-21 | 2 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Championship | 37 | 1 |
8 |
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| 2009-10 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Premier League | 3 | 6 |
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| 2010-11 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Premier League | 1 | 3 |
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| 2011-12 | Watford | League Championship | 11 | 1 |
3 |
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| 2011-12 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Carling Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Premier League | 14 | 4 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2011 | Watford v Crystal Palace | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 19 Oct 2011 | Leicester City v Watford | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 01 Nov 2011 | Watford v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 19 Nov 2011 | Watford v Portsmouth | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 26 Nov 2011 | Doncaster Rovers v Watford | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 29 Nov 2011 | Watford v Bristol City | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 03 Dec 2011 | Ipswich Town v Watford | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 10 Dec 2011 | Watford v Leeds United | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 17 Dec 2011 | Blackpool v Watford | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 26 Dec 2011 | Watford v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 31 Dec 2011 | Watford v Doncaster Rovers | W | 4-1 | League Championship | |
| 02 Jan 2012 | Portsmouth v Watford | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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| Southend United | 16 Dec 2003 | 30 Jun 2005 | |
| Farnborough Town | 22 Oct 2004 | 22 Jan 2005 | L |
| Grays Athletic | 23 Jul 2005 | 01 Jan 2007 | |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 17 Nov 2006 | 31 Dec 2006 | L |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 01 Jan 2007 | ||
| Watford | 11 Oct 2011 | L |