James Higgins (footballer) should not be confused with Jim Higgins (footballer).
| James Higgins | |
| Fullname: | James Higgins |
| Position: | Centre forward |
| Birth Date: | 1874 |
| Birth Place: | Cradley Heath, England |
| Clubs1: | Stourbridge |
| Years2: | 1897–1898 |
| Caps2: | 6 |
| Goals2: | 3 |
| Years3: | 1898–1900 |
| Clubs3: | Netherton |
| Years4: | 1900–19?? |
| Clubs4: | Halesowen Town |
James Higgins (1874 – after 1899) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Small Heath.[1] Born in Cradley Heath, Staffordshire, Higgins played local football for Stourbridge before joining Small Heath in 1897.[2] A centre forward, he made his debut in the Second Division on 2 April 1898 in a 2–1 win at Luton Town. He kept his place for the remaining five games of the 1897–98 season, and scored three goals,[3] but when the club signed Bob McRoberts he decided his future lay back in non-league football.[2]