| Derek Ashton | |
| Fullname: | Derek Ashton |
| Birth Date: | 4 July 1922 |
| Birth Place: | Worksop, England |
| Death Place: | Telford, England |
| Position: | Defender |
| Years1: | 1941–1946 |
| Clubs1: | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
| Caps1: | 0 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 1946–1951 |
| Clubs2: | Aston Villa |
| Caps2: | 8 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Clubs3: | Wellington Town |
Derek Ashton (4 July 1922 – 16 February 1997) was an English footballer who played as a defender in the Football League for Aston Villa. He was on the books of Wolverhampton Wanderers without appearing in league football, and played non-league football for Wellington Town.[1]