William Weston (footballer)

William Weston
Personal information
Full name William Weston
Date of birth 1882
Place of birth Southwick, Northamptonshire
Date of death 1948 (aged 65–66)
Position Inside forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1905–1906 Sunderland 0 (0)
1906–1907 Crystal Palace 6 (1)
1907–1909 Blackpool 46 (9)
1909 Nelson
1909–19?? Spennymoor United
Total 52+ (10+)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

William Weston (1882–1948) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward. He joined Crystal Palace from Sunderland in 1906. He moved on to Blackpool the following year.[1]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[2]
Club Season League FA Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Sunderland 1905–06 Second Division 0 0 0 0 0 0
Crystal Palace 1906–07 Southern League Division One 6 1 0 0 6 1
Blackpool 1907–08 Second Division 27 5 1 0 28 5
1908–09 Second Division 19 4 1 1 20 5
Total 46 9 2 1 48 10

References

  1. ^ "William Weston". Holmesdale Online. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
  2. ^ William Weston at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)