Haughton Ackroyd Explained

Haughton Ackroyd
Fullname:Haughton Ackroyd
Birth Date:24 June 1894
Birth Place:Todmorden, England
Death Place:Southport, England
Height:[1]
Position:Goalkeeper
Years1:1921–1922
Caps1:5
Goals1:0
Clubs2:Lytham

Haughton Ackroyd (24 June 1894 – 14 February 1979) was a footballer who played in the Football League for Wigan Borough. Born in Todmorden, England,[2] Ackroyd made his debut for Wigan in March 1922 in a 3–3 draw against Darlington. He made five league appearances for the club before being released at the end of the 1921–22 season.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Third Division. Northern Section. Wigan Borough . Athletic News . Manchester . 15 August 1921 . 6.
  2. Book: Michael Joyce. The Football League player's records 1888 to 1939. 1899468676.
  3. Book: Dykes, Garth . Wigan Borough in the Football League: A Complete Record and Who's Who 1921–1931 . Tony Brown . 2011 . 978-1-905891-53-5 .