J. Holden Explained

J. Holden
Position:Forward
Years1:1888–1891
Clubs1:Accrington
Caps1:7
Goals1:4

J. Holden was an English footballer who played in The Football League for Accrington.[1]

J Holden made his League and club debut, as a forward, on 8 September 1888 at Anfield, then home of Everton. Although Accrington lost the match 2–1, Holden scored Accrington's first ever League goal. J Holden played six of the 22 League matches Accrington played in season 1888–89 and scored four League goals. Holden played as a forward in a forward-line that scored three or more goals in a League match on three occasions.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Joyce, Michael. Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. 2004. SoccerData. 1-899468-67-6. 127.
  2. Web site: English National Football Archive. 2017-12-18. (registration & fee required)