Arthur Dixon (footballer, born 1867) explained

Arthur Dixon
Fullname:Arthur Albert Dixon
Birth Date:July 1867
Birth Place:Matlock, England
Death Date:1933 (aged 66)
Position:Right half
Years1:1886–1888
Years2:1888–1889
Caps2:3
Goals2:1
Years3:1889–1890
Clubs3:Stoke
Caps3:0
Goals3:0

Arthur Albert Dixon (July 1867 – 1933) was a footballer who played in the Football League for Aston Villa and Stoke.[1]

Career

Dixon was born in Matlock and played for Derby Midland before joining Aston Villa in August 1888. Dixon made his debut on 15 September 1888 at Wellington Road, at wing-half, in a match against Stoke which Aston Villa won 5–1. He was knocked out during the Stoke game but was fit to play the remaining 2 League games played in September 1888.[2] [3] [4]

He was released at the end of the 1888–89 season and joined Stoke but he failed to make an appearance under Harry Lockett.

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Aston Villa1888–89Football League310031
Stoke1889–90Football League000000
Career Total310031

Notes and References

  1. Book: Michael Joyce. The Football League player's records 1888 to 1939. October 2004. 1899468676.
  2. Book: Metcalf, Mark. The Origins of the Football League. 2013. Amberley. 978-1-4456-1881-4.
  3. Web site: English National Football Archive. 1 April 2018. (registration & fee required)
  4. Book: Matthews, Tony. Who's Who of Aston Villa. 2004. Mainstream Publishing. 1-84018-821-9. 85.