Lioness star Chloe Kelly met her husband in passing when a small act of kindness sparked a connection – and the pair shared their first date at IKEA
The Lionesses are poised to take on the world champs, Spain, in the UEFA Women’s Euro Final 2025 – and Chloe Kelly’s husband will likely be supporting her every step of the way through the big game.
The final, which is taking place in Basel, Switzerland, comes after two nail-biting last-minute wins from the England Women’s team in the quarter and semi finals.
Chloe, 27, who secured England’s win at the Euro 2022 tournament with the winning goal, has been with her husband Scott Moore for a long time – but when the pair first crossed paths, it was a small act of kindness from the star player that caught Scott’s attention.
She was playing for Everton when she first met Scott – who was, at the time, a groundsman at the club, Hello reports.
Chloe graciously held a door open for Scott at the club, and a connection quickly sparked. He is said to have later messaged her on Instagram and the pair arranged their very first date – a trip to IKEA.
While the Swedish furniture retailer might not immediately seem like a romantic spot to go on a first date – although lots of people do swear by the meatballs – the shopping trip clearly worked its magic, and the couple have been together ever since.
In 2023, Scott popped the big question to Chloe while they were on a trip to Finland, to see the Northern Lights – a much more traditionally romantic setting.
Under the green skies of the aurora, Chloe didn’t hesitate to agree to marry her long-time partner, and when she posted on Instagram about the proposal, she captioned the image: “The easiest YES. Here’s to forever with you.”
Scott now works as a greenkeeper for a golf club, and while he generally stays out of the spotlight, he always attends his wife’s important fixtures – making sure to cheer her on
The pair tied the knot at Merrydale Manor in Cheshire in 2024, after being together for five years.
Chloe wore a stunning, figure-hugging bridal gown by Galia Lahav – with a dramatic train offsetting the fitted style of dress that was embellished with intricate lace embroidery.
“Creating Chloe’s dress was a labour of love, capturing her vibrant spirit and timeless beauty,” the designer, Sharon Sever, said, per The Sun.
During the major tournament this year, Scott and Chloe’s anniversary took place, but the footplayer admitted she had been so busy with the Lioness’s campaign to take home the trophy again this year that celebrating one year as husband and wife had slipped her mind.
“I haven’t even got a card, to be honest,” Chloe said, “I’m sure in the moment, I’ll think of something nd get my mum to sort it.”
