Quick Facts
Biography
Charles Alton (24 December 1891 – 1969) was an English football full back who played in the Football League for Rotherham County and Brentford.
Career
Early years
A full back, Alton began his career with spells at Spital Olympic, Chesterfield Town, Castleford Town, Doncaster Rovers and Stalybridge Celtic prior to the outbreak of the First World War in 1914.
Rotherham County
Alton signed for Division Two side Rotherham County in 1919, making 55 appearances and scoring one goal before departing in 1921.
Brentford
Alton signed for Division Three side Brentford in 1921. He was a virtual ever-present during his time at the club, making 133 appearances and scoring six goals (all from penalties) before departing in September 1925.
Northfleet United
Alton saw out his career with a spell at Southern League side Northfleet United.
Personal life
Alton served as a corporal in the Royal Engineers during the First World War.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Chesterfield Town | 1912–13 | Midland League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brentford | 1921–22 | Third Division South | 36 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| 1922–23 | 42 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 45 | 4 | ||
| 1923–24 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 2 | ||
| 1924–25 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | ||
| Total | 126 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 133 | 6 | ||
| Career total | 130 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 137 | 6 | ||