Emma Kelly

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Country of Birth: England: Date of Birth: 26.01.1997: Position: Midfielder: Height: 166cm: Date of Debut: 27.08.2023

Midfielder who began her career at Newcastle's North East rivals Sunderland Women and has also played for Middlesbrough Women.

Emma played in Iceland for IB Vestmannaeyjar in 2019 and returned to Sunderland in 2021, following a two-year stay at Birmingham City Women.

Kelly has represented England at both under-17 and under-19 levels, boasting experience in the Women's Super League from her stints with Sunderland and Birmingham.

More recently, the Middlesbrough-born midfielder plied her trade in the Barclays Women's Championship for the Black Cats and helped Newcastle win the FA Women's National League Northern Premier Division title in 2023/24, her first season with the club.

Injuries affected the following season, but she is looking to show her qualities in WSL2 this term.

Emma Kelly

Emma Kelly becomes Newcastle United Foundation Ambassador Newcastle United Foundation19 Feb 26 Emma Kelly becomes Newcastle United Foundation Ambassador Women19 Feb 26

Kelly 'thrilled' to make long-awaited return at Bramall Lane Women18 Mar 26 Kelly 'thrilled' to make long-awaited return at Bramall Lane Women18 Mar 26

Emma Kelly: "Our fans are like our 12th player" Women28 Mar 26 Emma Kelly: "Our fans are like our 12th player" Women28 Mar 26