James Smith

British footballer, born 1876
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroBritish footballer, born 1876
PlacesUnited Kingdom Great Britain
isAthlete Football player Association football player
Work fieldSports
Gender
Male
BirthMarch 1895, Drymen, Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom
Sports Teams
Port Vale F.C.
The details

Biography

James Smith (born 1873; date of death unknown) was a footballer who played for Kilmarnock and Burslem Port Vale in the 1890s.

Career

Smith played for Kilmarnock, before joining English club Burslem Port Vale in September 1894. He bagged a goal on his debut – a 4–4 draw with Newcastle United at the Athletic Ground on 6 October. He was a regular for the 1894–95 season, claiming five goals in 20 Second Division games, but was released in March 1895.

Career statistics

Source:

ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Port Vale1894–95Second Division20410214
Preston North End1895–96First Division500050
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