Leighton McIntosh (born 11 February 1993) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a striker for Scottish League Two side Dumbarton.
He began his career at Dundee and during his time there scored some important goals to help them avoid relegation from the Scottish Championship during their administration troubles. He has also had spells at Airdrieonians, Montrose, Arbroath, Peterhead, Cove Rangers, UMF Selfoss in Iceland and Jordanian Pro League club Al Ahli.
Career
Dundee Promoted to the first team following Dundee going into administration and nine of their first team players being released. Mcintosh made his debut on 11 December 2010 as a substitute against Morton in the Scottish First Division. He made 12 appearances scoring 4 goals that season. His contribution to Dundee's relegation survival was recognised when he won Young Player of the Month award for April 2011. On 12 May 2011 he signed a new three-year contract for Dundee.
Montrose and Arbroath loans McIntosh spent the 2012–13 season on loan at Montrose On 31 January 2014, he moved on loan to Arbroath. After Dundee secured promotion to the Scottish Premiership in May 2014 he was released by the club.
Montrose McIntosh signed for Montrose in September 2014, on a short-term contract until January 2015. He made his debut on 21 September 2014, in Montrose's 1–0 win against Elgin City.
Peterhead McIntosh signed for League 1 Peterhead on 24 July 2015 following an impressive trial. He has made an instant impact helping the team to an impressive 5–3 win over Falkirk in the Petrofac Cup and scoring the winner over Dunfermline in a potential title decider. On 14 November 2015 McIntosh scored the winner in a 2–1 victory over Queens Park to send Peterhead into their first senior cup final. On 21 November 2015 McIntosh scored his first senior hat-trick for Peterhead in a 7–0 win against Cowdenbeath.
McIntosh's prolific form in front of goal in November was rightfully rewarded by receiving the Ladbrokes League 1 Player of the Month award which is decided by votes from members of the Scottish media. McIntosh finished the 2015–16 season with 14 goals in 16 starts and was voted Peterhead's young player of the year in what was a successful campaign with Peterhead reaching their first professional cup final and reaching the league play-offs. He left the club at the end of the 2016–17 season following the club's relegation to Scottish League Two.
UMF Selfoss On 2 August 2017, McIntosh signed for Icelandic club Selfoss.
Arbroath (second spell) On his return to Scotland, McIntosh joined Scottish League One side Arbroath, scoring twice on his debut. After scoring the winner against promotion chasing Ayr United on 6 January 2018, and to take his Arbroath tally to 6 goals in 7 appearances, McIntosh was named in the SPFL Team of the Week. McIntosh was released by the club at the end of the 2017–18 season.
Airdrieonians McIntosh signed for Scottish League One side Airdrieonians for the 2018 season and scored in their 3–0 victory at Berwick Rangers in the Scottish League Cup. After scoring a double in a 3–0 win against league champions Arbroath on 27 April 2019, and to take his Airdrie tally to 14 goals for the season, McIntosh was named in the SPFL Team of the Week. McIntosh scored a hat-trick in a 4–1 victory over Stranraer to finish as the club's top scorer for the 2018–2019 season with 17 goals. He left the club in May 2019.
Wrexham On 31 May 2019, McIntosh signed for National League club Wrexham.
On 14 February 2020, McIntosh was loaned to National League North side Blyth Spartans.
Wrexham chose not to renew McIntosh's contract for the following season.
Cove Rangers On 10 August 2020, McIntosh signed with newly promoted Scottish League One side Cove Rangers.
Arbroath (third spell) On 22 May 2023, McIntosh would return to former club Arbroath on a one-year deal.
Queen of the South On 5 June 2024, it was announced that McIntosh had signed a one-year deal with Queen of the South. McIntosh's departure from the club was announced on 31 January 2025.
Al Ahli SC In February 2025, McIntosh signed for Jordanian Pro League club Al Ahli SC, making history as the first Scottish player to play in Jordan.
Dumbarton McIntosh returned to Scottish football in the summer of 2025, joining Scottish League Two side Dumbarton. He scored his first goals for the club in a 4-2 victory against Annan Athletic a month after joining. McIntosh scored his 100th career goal while at the Sons, in a defeat to Clyde in November 2025. He was named in the PFA Scotland League Two Team of the Year and finished the season as the Sons' top scorer with 16 goals - all in the league - as well as being named as the Sons' Player of the Year. He signed a new one year deal with the club in May 2026, with an option for a second year.
International career McIntosh has represented the Scotland under-19 team.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsDundee2010–11Scottish First Division1240000001242011–121811010102112012–13Scottish Premier League10001000202013–14Scottish Championship2000000020Total335102010375Montrose (loan)2012–13Scottish Third Division298100000308Arbroath (loan)2013–14Scottish League One8200000082Montrose2014–15Scottish League Two162100020192Peterhead2015–16Scottish League One311210107240142016–17274105161396Total581620611337920UMF Selfoss20171. deild karla7100000071Arbroath2017–18Scottish League One2182200202510Airdrieonians2018–19Scottish League One34152031214117Wrexham2019–20National League81100042133Blyth Spartans (loan)2019–20National League North3100000031Cove Rangers2020–21Scottish League One2122030212832021–22Scottish League One2743031413762022–23Scottish Championship318214010389Total7914711017210318Arbroath2023–24Scottish Championship335004120396Queen of the South2024–25Scottish League One150102110191Al-Ahli2024–25Jordanian Pro League101100000111Dumbarton2025–26Scottish League Two361620405047162026–27 91004341175Total38895203358439486115
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