Arthur Wilkinson (footballer)

Arthur Wilkinson
Personal information
Playing position Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1888–1890 Accrington 23 (13)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Arthur Wilkinson was an English footballer who played in The Football League for Accrington.[1] Arthur Wilkinson made his League debut on 01-Dec-1888 at his home ground of Thorneyholme Road, Accrington. Arthur Wilkinson played on the right wing and Accrington won 5-1. After that triumph he was left out, or injured, but returned to the team to play in the return match against Burnley at Turf Moor, Burnley on 12-Jan-1889. Arthur Wilkinson played centre-forward and scored his debut goal. Returning to his more customary right-wing position Arthur Wilkinson played in both FA Cup ties against Blackburn Rovers. The 1st tie, on 02-Feb-1889, was at Thorneyholme Road and Wilkinson scored Accrington's only FA Cup goal of 1888-1889. Accrington held Blackburn Rover's 1-1 but lost the replay the following week 0-5. Accrington finished the season in 7th place, 2 places above Burnley who had to seek re-election to the 1889-1890 Football League.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  2. ↑ Metcalf, Mark (2013). The Origins of the Football League. Amberley. ISBN 978 1 4456 1881 4.


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