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Kelty Hearts F.C. is a professional football club located in Kelty, Fife, Scotland. Established in 1975 as an amateur team, the club has progressed to compete in the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) League One. Known by nicknames such as the Hearts and Maroon Machine, they play their home games at New Central Park, which features an artificial pitch installed in 2015. The club has a rich history, starting in the Kirkcaldy & District Amateur Football Association and later joining the Scottish Junior Football Association. Kelty Hearts achieved significant success in junior football, winning multiple league titles and reaching Scottish Junior Cup finals. They transitioned to senior football in 2018, winning the East of Scotland League and the Lowland League before securing the SPFL League Two championship in 2021/22. Under the management of Barry Ferguson since 2018, the team has continued to perform well in League One, achieving mid-table finishes in recent seasons.