# Mark Docherty

Mark John Docherty (born 15 May 1988) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a defender for Lowland League side East Stirlingshire. Docherty, who started his career with St Mirren, has since played for Stirling Albion, Brechin City, Alloa Athletic (twice), Stranraer, Dumbarton, East Fife, Montrose, Forfar Athletic (twice), Annan Athletic (twice), Clyde and Edinburgh City.

## Career

Born in Bellshill, Docherty began his career with St Mirren and had a loan spell with Montrose in 2007. He made his St Mirren début coming on as a substitute in the 2–0 win over Gretna on 29 March 2008.
He joined Stirling Albion in August 2008, but was released at the end of the 2008–09 season. He then joined Brechin City on a short-term contract and in January 2010 his deal with the club was extended by a further 18-months. On 31 January 2011, he moved to Annan Athletic on loan until the end of the 2010–11 season.
Docherty joined Alloa Athletic in July 2011, helping the club to consecutive promotions before being released in May 2013. He then signed for Stranraer in the summer of 2013. On 29 May 2014, Docherty rejoined Alloa Athletic.
Docherty joined Scottish Championship side Dumbarton in June 2015. He scored his first goal for the club direct from a corner against former club Alloa His second also came direct from a corner in a 1–0 win over Livingston. He renewed his contract in June 2016 for another season He scored the winner from the penalty spot in a 1–0 victory over Dundee United for the Sons in August 2016, his third penalty conversion for the club in two games. He left the club in May 2017
After leaving Dumbarton, Docherty subsequently signed for Scottish League One club East Fife on 13 June 2017. After making over fifty appearances for East Fife, Docherty signed a two-year deal with Forfar Athletic in May 2019. Docherty was released by Forfar in January 2020 and moved to Annan Athletic. He joined Clyde in the summer of 2021, playing 33 times before leaving the club after one season.

## Career statistics

    As of match played 30 April 2022
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | Scottish Cup | Scottish Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Montrose (loan) | 2006–07 | Third Division | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| St Mirren | 2007–08 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Stirling Albion | 2008–09 | Second Division | 29 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 3 |
| Brechin City | 2009–10 | Second Division | 35 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 43 | 5 |
| Brechin City | 2010–11 | Second Division | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Brechin City | Brechin City total | Brechin City total | 45 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 59 | 5 |
| Annan Athletic (loan) | 2010–11 | Third Division | 18 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Alloa Athletic | 2011–12 | Third Division | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 4 |
| Alloa Athletic | 2012–13 | Second Division | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Alloa Athletic | Alloa Athletic total | Alloa Athletic total | 58 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 65 | 4 |
| Stranraer | 2013–14 | League One | 32 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Alloa Athletic | 2014–15 | Championship | 32 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 46 | 4 |
| Dumbarton | 2015–16 | Championship | 34 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 39 | 2 |
| Dumbarton | 2016–17 | Championship | 29 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 4 |
| Dumbarton | Dumbarton total | Dumbarton total | 63 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 75 | 6 |
| East Fife | 2017–18 | League One | 23 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 8 |
| East Fife | 2018–19 | League One | 24 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| | East Fife total | East Fife total | 47 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 58 | 8 |
| Forfar Athletic | 2019–20 | League One | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 3 |
| Annan Athletic | 2019–20 | League Two | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Annan Athletic | 2020–21 | League Two | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| | Annan Athletic total (both spells) | Annan Athletic total (both spells) | 40 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 48 | 2 |
| Clyde | 2021–22 | League One | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 404 | 30 | 29 | 3 | 29 | 2 | 33 | 0 | 495 | 35 |
* ↑ Appearances in the First Division play-offs
* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
* ↑ Appearances in the Second Division play-offs
* ↑ One appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup and two in the First Division play-offs
* ↑ Two appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and two in the Championship play-offs
* ↑ Five appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and four in the Championship play-offs