| James Dalton | |
| Fullname: | James Joseph Dalton |
| Birth Date: | 1864 |
| Birth Place: | Ireland |
| Position: | Full-back |
| Years1: | 1884–1885 |
| Clubs1: | Clitheroe Olympic |
| Years2: | 1885–1886 |
| Clubs2: | Clitheroe Town |
| Years3: | 1886–1890 |
| Clubs3: | Low Moor |
| Years4: | 1890–1891 |
| Clubs4: | Pawtucket Free Wanderers |
| Years5: | 1891 |
| Clubs5: | Canadian Touring Team |
| Years6: | 1891–1894 |
| Clubs6: | Sunderland |
| Caps6: | 3 |
| Goals6: | 0 |
| Years7: | 1894–189? |
| Clubs7: | Nelson |
James Joseph Dalton (born 1864) was an Irish professional footballer who played as a full-back for Sunderland.[1]