| Richard Overson | |
| Fullname: | Richard John Overson |
| Birth Date: | 3 June 1959 |
| Birth Place: | Kettering, England |
| Position: | Defender |
| Years1: | 1977–1980 |
| Clubs1: | Burnley |
| Caps1: | 6 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 1980–1982 |
| Caps2: | 11 |
| Goals2: | 1 |
Richard John Overson (born 3 June 1959) is an English former professional footballer who played as a central defender.[1] He appeared in the Football League for Hereford United and Burnley, where his brother, Vince, was on the books at the same time. After retiring from football he joined the police.[2]