| John Patten | |
| Birth Date: | Not known |
| Birth Place: | Not known |
| Death Date: | Not known |
| Years1: | 19??–1907 |
| Clubs1: | Shrewsbury |
| Years2: | 1907 |
| Clubs2: | Southampton |
| Caps2: | 4 |
| Goals2: | 2 |
| Years3: | 1907–19?? |
| Clubs3: | Shrewsbury |
John Patten was a British footballer who played four matches, scoring twice, for Southampton in the Southern League in 1907.
Patten had played for Shrewsbury before coming to Southampton for a trial in March 1907.[1] He had originally expected to play a reserve-team match at Ryde[1] but, because of an injury crisis which had sidelined Jack Hogg, Alex Glen and Bill Gray, he was included in the first-team for the Southern League match against Watford on 30 March 1907, which ended 0–0.[2] The local press commented that "his policy of parting before an opponent can get to him is to be commended".[1] He retained his place for the next two matches, scoring in a 3–2 defeat against West Ham United and a 4–2 victory at Northampton Town. He then lost his place to Edward Bell for two matches before being recalled for the final match of the season.[2]
Despite his record of two goals from four matches, Patten was not given a contract by Southampton and returned to Shrewsbury.[1]