David Mitchell (born 4 April 1990) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Queen's Park. Mitchell has previously played for Ayr United, Stranraer, Dundee, Falkirk, Clyde, Hibernian and Partick Thistle
Career
Stranraer After beginning his career at Ayr United without featuring in the first team, Mitchell joined Stranraer on loan in July 2009, then made the move permanent in June 2010. He stated that his decision to make the initial loan move was to achieve his ambition of first team football which he felt he wouldn't get at Ayr. Mitchell was part of the club's successful promotion campaign in 2012, when having initially lost against Albion Rovers in the play-offs, Stranraer were promoted to the Scottish Second Division due to the demise of Rangers. During the 2014–15 season, Scottish Championship side Hibernian were reported to be interested in signing Mitchell.
Dundee In June 2015, Mitchell agreed a pre-contract with Dundee. He made his debut on 20 March 2016 in the Dundee derby against Dundee United, coming on as a substitute following a red card for Scott Bain. He left Dundee at the end of the 2016–17 season.
Falkirk On 1 June 2017, Mitchell agreed a contract with Falkirk.
Clyde On 24 May 2019, Mitchell signed for Clyde on a one-year contract, and on 16 January 2020 signed a two-and-a-half-year contract extension.
Hibernian He moved to Premiership club Hibernian in August 2021, and left them in June 2022 without having played a first-team game.
Partick Thistle After leaving Hibs Mitchell joined Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle in June 2022, on a two-year deal.
After making 50 appearances in all competitions over two seasons with the club, Mitchell signed a one-year contract extension with Thistle in May 2024, extending his deal until June 2025.
Ayr United On June 3rd 2025 Mitchell rejoins the team he started his career with, signing a 2 year contract with Scottish Championship club, Scott Brown's Ayr United.
Queen's Park In summer 2026 Mitchell moved to Queen's Park after the departure of Spiders no.1 goalkeeper Calum Ferrie to Kilmarnock.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAyr United2009–10Scottish First Division0000000000Stranraer (loan)2009–10Scottish Third Division3501Includes 1 Scottish Cup match not recorded on Soccerbase or Soccerway. 0102Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup0390Stranraer2010–1132Includes 1 League match not recorded on Soccerbase or Soccerway. 05Includes 1 Scottish Cup match not recorded on Soccerbase or Soccerway.000103802011–1224030105One appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup and four in the Second Division play-offs03302012–13Scottish Second Division3203010103702013–14Scottish League One36060304Two appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and two in the Championship play-offs04902014–1535040206Four appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and two in the Championship play-offs0470Total1590210701702040Dundee2015–16Scottish Premiership20000000202016–172000200040Total4000200060Falkirk2017–18Scottish Championship10001010302018–199000000090Total100001010120Clyde2019–20Scottish League One0000000000Career total20802201102002610
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