Lionesses Star Chloe Kelly Reveals the Surprisingly Unromantic Location of Her First Date With Now-Husband Scott Moore

Lionesses Star Chloe Kelly Reveals the Surprisingly Unromantic Location of Her First Date With Now-Husband Scott Moore

 

 

 

England Lioness Chloe Kelly may be known for scoring one of the most iconic goals in women’s football history, but when it comes to romance, her love story with husband Scott Moore is refreshingly down-to-earth—starting with a very unexpected first date location: IKEA.

The Manchester City winger, who became a national hero after netting the winning goal in the Euro 2022 final, recently opened up about her relationship with Moore in an interview, revealing that their first official outing as a couple wasn’t at a fancy restaurant or a scenic park—but instead at the Swedish flat-pack furniture giant.

“I was moving house and needed to pick up a few things,” Kelly explained. “Scott offered to come along, and we ended up spending our first proper time together wandering through IKEA.”

What might sound like an errand to some turned into an unexpectedly meaningful memory for the couple. Among their purchases was a small soft toy—a little monkey—that the couple still have to this day. “Every time I see it, it reminds me of that day,” Kelly shared. “It was random, but so us.”

The couple first met while Kelly was playing for Everton. Moore was working as a groundsman for the club, and their paths crossed when she held a door open for him. It wasn’t exactly love at first sight, but the moment clearly made an impression. Moore later messaged her on Instagram, although Kelly admitted she initially missed it because it went into her message requests.

Eventually, the two connected and struck up a relationship that has gone from strength to strength. Their bond, Kelly says, has always been grounded in shared values and simplicity—something that IKEA date perfectly reflects.

“It wasn’t some big romantic gesture, but that’s what made it special,” Kelly said. “We had fun, laughed, and just got to know each other without any pressure.”

That simple beginning blossomed into a strong and steady relationship. Earlier this year, the pair tied the knot in an intimate ceremony surrounded by close family and friends. The wedding, much like their first date, was described as personal, relaxed, and filled with love.

Kelly, now 27, continues to shine on the pitch for club and country, but she often credits her stability and happiness off the field to her relationship with Moore. “He’s been with me through it all—the highs, the lows, the injuries, the comebacks,” she said. “He’s my biggest supporter.”

From a stroll through IKEA to walking down the aisle, Chloe Kelly’s love story proves that romance isn’t about grand gestures—it’s about real connection. And sometimes, the most unromantic places turn out to be the perfect beginning.