| Fred Atkinson | |
| Fullname: | Frederick James Atkinson |
| Birth Date: | 24 August 1919 |
| Birth Place: | Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Death Place: | Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Position: | Wing half |
| Years1: | 1945–1949 |
| Clubs1: | Gateshead |
| Caps1: | 32 |
| Goals1: | 5 |
Frederick James Atkinson (24 August 1919 – July 1991) was an English footballer who played as a wing half.
Atkinson played his entire career for Gateshead, originally signing in December 1945. He scored a total of 7 goals in 39 appearances in the league and FA Cup.