| Fred Taylor | |
| Fullname: | Frederick Taylor[1] |
| Birth Date: | 3 January 1884 |
| Birth Place: | Rotherham, England |
| Death Date: | 8 March 1948 |
| Death Place: | Peterborough, England |
| Clubs1: | Rotherham Town |
| Years2: | 1905 |
| Caps2: | 21 |
| Goals2: | 10 |
| Clubs3: | Kimberworth Old Boys |
| Years4: | 1907–1909 |
| Caps4: | 84 |
| Goals4: | 1 |
| Years5: | 1909–1917 |
| Caps5: | 155 |
| Goals5: | 4 |
| Years6: | 1919–1920 |
| Clubs6: | Brentford |
| Caps6: | 22 |
| Goals6: | 1 |
| Clubs7: | Maidstone United |
| Years8: | 1921 |
| Clubs8: | Rochdale |
| Caps8: | 19 |
| Goals8: | 0 |
| Clubs9: | Fletton United |
| Manageryears1: | 1936–1937 |
| Managerclubs1: | Peterborough United |
| Nationalteam1: | Football League XI |
| Nationalcaps1: | 1 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
Fred Taylor (3 January 1884 – 1948) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Chelsea, Gainsborough Trinity and Rochdale. He was a reliable right half-back who worked hard and liked to move up the field during attacks.[2] He made one appearance for the Football League XI.[3]
Taylor started his league career playing for Second Division side Gainsborough Trinity but in 1909 he transferred to Chelsea.[2] He was a member of the Chelsea side that reached the 1915 FA Cup Final. In addition to his 155 league appearances he played in 16 FA Cup games for Chelsea.[4] He transferred to Brentford in June 1919 and was awarded a testimonial by Chelsea in 1920.
Taylor was manager of Peterborough United for the 1936–37 Midland League season.[5] He also served the club as trainer and groundsman.