| John Oliver | |
| Fullname: | John Sidney Oliver |
| Birth Date: | 1867 |
| Birth Place: | Southwick, Sunderland, England |
| Position: | Full back |
| Youthyears1: | – |
| Youthclubs1: | Southwick (County Durham) |
| Years1: | 1887–1892 |
| Caps1: | 23 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 1892–1894 |
| Caps2: | 21 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 1894–1896 |
| Caps3: | 57 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Years4: | 1896–1??? |
| Clubs4: | Durham |
John Sidney Oliver (1867 – after 1895) was an English professional footballer born in Southwick, Sunderland, who played as a full back. He made 101 appearances in the Football League playing for Sunderland, Middlesbrough Ironopolis and Small Heath.