| Ernie Gault | |
| Fullname: | William Ernest Gault[1] |
| Birth Date: | 20 September 1889 |
| Birth Place: | Wallsend, England |
| Height: | [2] |
| Position: | Forward |
| Years1: | 1909–1913 |
| Clubs1: | Everton |
| Years2: | 1913–1917 |
| Clubs2: | Stockport County |
| Caps2: | 94 |
| Goals2: | 39 |
| Years3: | 1917–1920 |
| Clubs3: | Everton |
| Caps3: | 21 |
| Goals3: | 12 |
| Years4: | 1920 |
| Clubs4: | Cardiff City |
| Caps4: | 2 |
| Goals4: | 0 |
| Years5: | 1920–1922 |
| Clubs5: | Stockport County |
| Caps5: | 41 |
| Goals5: | 12 |
William Ernest Gault (20 September 1889 — 1980) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward.
Gault began his career with local amateur sides Wallsend Elm Villa and Jarrow Caledonians before joining Everton in 1909.[2] He was sold to Stockport County in 1913 where he went on to make over 90 appearances before the outbreak of World War I.[3] After appearing for his former side Everton as a guest player, he rejoined the club on a permanent basis in 1917. He was a prolific goalscorer during wartime league competitions, scoring over 75 goals in two seasons.[4]
He remained with Everton for the 1919–20 season, following the return of the Football League before joining Cardiff City in 1920. He played in the club's first home Football League fixture, a 0–0 draw with Clapton Orient on 30 August 1920,[5] but made only one further appearance for the club as he was unable to displace George West from the side. He returned to Stockport where he finished his professional career.[1]