Michael Kelly (footballer, born 1996)

Michael Kelly (born 13 July 1996) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for side Accrington Stanley.

Career
A native of Confey in Leixlip, Kelly began playing with local side Confey FC, before continuing his youth football with Cherry Orchard and Dunboyne. He then played senior football in the League of Ireland for Shamrock Rovers II, Shamrock Rovers, Cabinteely, Longford Town, Bohemians and Bray Wanderers, before signing for English club Carlisle United on 30 July 2022. On 30 May 2023, it was announced that Kelly had been released by the club following their promotion, without making a league appearance during the season.

After over three months without a club, on 9 September 2023 Kelly joined League Two club Milton Keynes Dons on a short-term deal following injury to Dons goalkeeper Nathan Harness. Kelly was released by MK Dons at the end of the 2023–24 season.

On 23 May 2024, Kelly was announced to have agreed to join Accrington Stanley on a two-year contract.