Frank Barson: Man United half-back Profile & Stats
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Frank Barson

Position: half-back

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PWDLFA

HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 81 45 23 13 136 61 +75 55.56
A 69 15 26 28 62 100 -38 21.74
N 2 0 0 2 1 5 -4 0.00
TOTALS 152 60 49 43 199 166 +33 39.47

Name: Frank Barson
Birthdate: 10-04-1891
Age: 134
Birthplace: Grimesthorpe, Sheffield, England
Height: 6' 1" (1.85m)
Weight: 12st 10lbs (80.74kg)
Years at Club: 1922-1928
Signing Info: Transferred from: Aston Villa, 08/1922, £
Previous Clubs: Barnsley, Aston Villa
Debut: 09/09/1922 v Wolverhampton Wanderers (A) 0-1 (League Division Two)
Farewell: Transferred to Watford, 05/1928, £Free
Passed Away: 13/09/1968

Biography

Frank Barson was an English footballer who gained a notorious reputation as one of the hardest and most fearsome defenders in English football. Playing as a centre-half, Barson was known for his uncompromising physicality, fierce tackling, and no-nonsense approach to the game. While his toughness often drew criticism and earned him suspensions, Barson was a highly influential player for Manchester United and several other clubs during his career. His leadership and ability on the pitch made him a key figure, but it was his toughness that made him a legend of his time.

Early Career and Rise to Fame at Barnsley
Born in Grimesthorpe, Sheffield, Frank Barson began his footballing career with Barnsley in 1911. He quickly gained a reputation for his tough tackling and commanding presence on the pitch. Barson's physical style often put him at odds with referees and opposing players, but it also made him a key defensive figure for Barnsley.

Success at Barnsley:
Barson helped Barnsley reach the 1912 FA Cup final, where they defeated West Bromwich Albion to lift the trophy. His role in defense was instrumental, and the victory cemented his reputation as one of the toughest defenders in the game.
Move to Aston Villa and FA Cup Glory
In 1919, following World War I, Barson transferred to Aston Villa. His time at Villa Park further solidified his status as one of the most feared defenders in England. While his aggressive style often attracted controversy, Barson's leadership and defensive abilities were undeniable.

Key Achievements at Aston Villa:
1920 FA Cup Victory: Barson captained Aston Villa to victory in the 1920 FA Cup, leading his team to a 1-0 win over Huddersfield Town. His commanding performances throughout the competition made him a key figure in Villa's triumph.
Despite his success, Barson's fiery temperament frequently led to clashes with opponents and officials, earning him numerous suspensions during his time at Villa.

Transfer to Manchester United (1922-1928)
In 1922, Manchester United paid a then-record fee of £5,000 to bring Barson to Old Trafford. United were struggling in the First Division, and Barson's signing was seen as a move to toughen up the defense and provide leadership.

Impact at Manchester United:
Defensive Leader: Barson became an instant leader at Manchester United, providing much-needed steel and resilience to a fragile defense. His influence helped stabilize the team, and although United did not win any major trophies during his time, Barson's presence was crucial in helping them avoid relegation on several occasions.
Reputation for Toughness: Barson's tough tackling and no-nonsense style made him a hero to United fans but a villain to opposition players and referees. He continued to receive frequent suspensions, but his commitment to the team was never in doubt.
Barson's time at Manchester United lasted until 1928, when he left the club after making 140 appearances. His legacy at Old Trafford was that of a tough and influential defender who gave everything for the team, even if it often put him at odds with the authorities.

Later Career and Retirement
After leaving Manchester United, Barson continued his career with Watford, Hartlepool United, and Rhyl Athletic before retiring from professional football in the early 1930s. He remained involved in the sport, coaching and staying connected to the game he loved.

Playing Style: Tough, Physical, and Uncompromising
Barson's playing style was defined by his physicality and aggression. As a centre-half, he was known for his crunching tackles, strong aerial presence, and ability to dominate opposing forwards. His fierce reputation earned him the nickname "football's hardest man." While his approach to the game sometimes crossed the line, his leadership on the pitch and commitment to his team were never questioned.

Legacy
Frank Barson remains one of the most iconic hardmen in English football history. His legacy as a tough, no-nonsense defender has endured, and he is remembered as one of Manchester United's most formidable players of the early 20th century. Though he never won major trophies with United, his impact on the club was significant, and his leadership helped stabilize the team during a difficult period.

Barson's career was also a reflection of the physical nature of football in the early 20th century, and his reputation as one of the toughest players of his time still resonates in football folklore.

Summary
Frank Barson was a legendary centre-half known for his tough, physical style of play. He played for Manchester United from 1922 to 1928, providing leadership and defensive stability during a challenging time for the club. Barson also had success with Aston Villa, captaining them to victory in the 1920 FA Cup. Despite his frequent suspensions, Barson's influence on the pitch and his reputation as one of football's hardest men made him a key figure in English football history. According to the terms of his contract with United, if the club were to secure promotion in any of the three seasons after his arrival, they would immediately and without delay give him a pub. So at the end of the 1924-25 season Barson was handed the keys to the George & Dragon in Ardwick. On his opening night the bar was so busy, with many fans seeking the attention of Barson himself, that within an hour he told the barman he could keep the place and fled, never to return. Source The Guardian Simon Burnton
 
League League Cup FA Cup Charity Shield European Cup Europa League Super Cup Cup Winners Cup Inter-cont Cup World Clubs Cup    
Season Goals Season Apps
No Season League Goals League Apps LC Goals LC Apps FAC Goals FAC Apps CS Goals CS Apps EC Goals EC Apps Europa Goals Europa Apps SC Goals SC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps IC Goals IC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps Season
Goals		 Season
Apps
1. 1922-1923 0 31 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34
2. 1923-1924 0 17 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19
3. 1924-1925 0 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32
4. 1925-1926 1 28 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 32
5. 1926-1927 2 21 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 24
6. 1927-1928 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11
TOTALS 3 140 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 152

Detailed Match & Performance Charts

MUFC Player Goals MUFC Player Appearances MUFC Player Opponent Manager MUFC Player Club Manager
No Opponent Goals Appearances
1. Aston Villa 2 2
2. Sheffield United 1 1
No Opponent Appearances Goals
1. Bradford City 8 0
2. Derby County 7 0
3. Fulham 6 0
4. Bury 6 0
5. West Ham United 5 0
6. Leeds United 5 0
7. Southampton 5 0
8. South Shields 5 0
9. Aston Villa 5 2
10. Sunderland 5 0
11. Coventry City 4 0
12. Port Vale 4 0
13. Stockport County 4 0
14. Tottenham Hotspur 4 0
15. Blackpool 4 0
16. Huddersfield Town 4 0
17. Leicester City 4 0
18. Cardiff City 4 0
19. Wolverhampton Wanderers 3 0
20. Leyton Orient 3 0
21. Barnsley 3 0
22. Notts County 3 0
23. Sheffield Wednesday 3 0
24. Portsmouth 3 0
25. Middlesbrough 3 0
26. Liverpool 3 0
27. Burnley 3 0
28. Birmingham City 3 0
29. Blackburn Rovers 3 0
30. Reading 3 0
31. Rotherham United 2 0
32. Hull City 2 0
33. Bristol City 2 0
34. Stoke City 2 0
35. Oldham Athletic 2 0
36. Chelsea 2 0
37. Arsenal 2 0
38. Manchester City 2 0
39. Newcastle United 2 0
40. Sheffield United 2 1
41. Bolton Wanderers 2 0
42. Everton 2 0
43. Plymouth Argyle 1 0
44. Crystal Palace 1 0
45. West Bromwich Albion 1 0
No Opponent Manager No
1. Menzies, David 8
2. Potter, Cecil 7
3. Tinn, Jack 7
4. King, Syd 5
5. Fairclough, Arthur 5
6. McWilliam, Peter 5
7. Kyle, Bob 5
8. Jobey, George 4
9. Evans, Albert 4
10. Kelso, Phil 4
11. McIntyre, James 4
12. Hunter - Thompson, James 4
13. Stewart, Fred 4
14. Proudfoot, Peter 3
15. Williams, Albert 3
16. Sant, Peter 3
17. Fisher, Albert 3
18. Chapman, Herbert 3
19. Buckley, Frank 3
20. Hodge, Peter 3
21. Brown, Robert 3
22. McQueen, Matt 3
23. Smith, W J 3
24. Wylie, Andrew 3
25. Holford, Tom 2
26. Cameron, William 2
27. Rotherham United Committee 2
28. Raisbeck, Alex 2
29. Mather, Tom 2
30. Mellor, Robert 2
31. Ducat, Andy 2
32. Schofield, Joe 2
33. Bamlett, Herbert 2
34. Calderhead (Snr), David 2
35. Ramsay, George 2
36. Watt, Frank 2
37. Beer, Billy 2
38. Carr, Jack 2
39. Nicholson, John 2
40. Foweraker, Charles 2
41. McIntosh, Thomas 2
42. Pickles, Albert 2
43. Lewis, Percy 1
44. Norman, Bill 1
45. Jack, Bob 1
46. Goodman, Edmund 1
47. Hoskins, Albert 1
48. McCartney, John 1
49. McCracken, Bill 1
50. Scotchbrook, Fred 1
51. Goss, George 1
52. Ashworth, David 1
53. Haworth, John 1
54. Alexander, Albert 1
55. Everiss, Fred 1
56. Orr, William 1
57. Crompton, Bob 1
58. Chaplin, Jack 1
59. Harvey, Bill 1
No MUFC Managers Count
1. Chapman, John 123
2. Bamlett, Herbert 15
3. Hilditch, Clarence 14
Stadiums Competition Opponents Opponent Nationality
No Stadium Count
1. Old Trafford 81
2. Valley Parade 4
3. Baseball Ground 3
4. Bloomfield Road 3
5. Boleyn Ground 3
6. Craven Cottage 3
7. Elland Road 3
8. Gigg Lane 3
9. Villa Park 3
10. Anfield 2
11. Edgeley Park 2
12. Fratton Park 2
13. Leeds Road 2
14. Meadow Lane 2
15. Millfields Road 2
16. Molineux 2
17. Ninian Park 2
18. Oakwell 2
19. Old Recreation Ground 2
20. Roker Park 2
21. Talbot Road 2
22. The Dell 2
23. Turf Moor 2
24. White Hart Lane 2
25. Ashton Gate 1
26. Ayresome Park 1
27. Boundary Park 1
28. Bramall Lane 1
29. Burnden Park 1
30. Elm Park 1
31. Ewood Park 1
32. Filbert Street 1
33. Goodison Park 1
34. Highfield Road 1
35. Maine Road 1
36. Millmoor 1
37. St Andrews 1
38. St James Park, Newcastle 1
39. Stamford Bridge 1
40. Victoria Ground 1
No Competition Count
1. League Division Two 80
2. League Division One 60
3. FA Cup 12
No Opponent Count
1. Bradford City 8
2. Derby County 7
3. Fulham 6
4. Bury 6
5. West Ham United 5
6. Leeds United 5
7. Southampton 5
8. South Shields 5
9. Aston Villa 5
10. Sunderland 5
11. Coventry City 4
12. Port Vale 4
13. Stockport County 4
14. Tottenham Hotspur 4
15. Blackpool 4
16. Huddersfield Town 4
17. Leicester City 4
18. Cardiff City 4
19. Wolverhampton Wanderers 3
20. Leyton Orient 3
21. Barnsley 3
22. Notts County 3
23. Sheffield Wednesday 3
24. Portsmouth 3
25. Middlesbrough 3
26. Liverpool 3
27. Burnley 3
28. Birmingham City 3
29. Blackburn Rovers 3
30. Reading 3
31. Rotherham United 2
32. Hull City 2
33. Bristol City 2
34. Stoke City 2
35. Oldham Athletic 2
36. Chelsea 2
37. Arsenal 2
38. Manchester City 2
39. Newcastle United 2
40. Sheffield United 2
41. Bolton Wanderers 2
42. Everton 2
43. Plymouth Argyle 1
44. Crystal Palace 1
45. West Bromwich Albion 1
No Opponent Nationality Count
1. England 148
2. Wales 4
Roy Keane own goal v Real Madrid Old Trafford 2000 Cup Finals
No Date Opponent Competition Own Goals
Player has never scored an own goal against the club.
No Date Opponent WDL F-A Competition
Player never featured in a Cup Final.
Penalties scored for Manchester United Manchester United Hat-Tricks
No Date Opponents Competition Penaltys
Player has never scored a penalty for the club.
No Date Opponent Competition Goals
Player has never scored a hat-trick or better during a game.
 
Red Cards  
No Date Opponent Competition
Player has never been sent off during a match.
 

All Matches played
No Date Comp Opponent WDL F-A HAN Goal!! Scorers Opponent scorers
1. 09-09-1922 Div 2 Wolves W 1-0 A 0 Harry Williams 85'
2. 16-09-1922 Div 2 Wolves W 1-0 H 0 Joe Spence 89'
3. 23-09-1922 Div 2 Coventry City L 0-2 A 0 Bill Toms 70', Alec Mercer 85'
4. 30-09-1922 Div 2 Coventry City W 2-1 H 0 William Henderson 43' (pen), Joe Spence 86' Alec Mercer 85'
5. 07-10-1922 Div 2 Port Vale L 1-2 H 0 Joe Spence 15' John Hampson 63', Ernest Collinge 67'
6. 14-10-1922 Div 2 Port Vale L 0-1 A 0 Billy Harrison 5'
7. 21-10-1922 Div 2 Fulham D 1-1 H 0 Joseph Myerscough 51' Danny Shea 10'
8. 28-10-1922 Div 2 Fulham D 0-0 A 0
9. 04-11-1922 Div 2 Leyton Orient D 0-0 H 0
10. 11-11-1922 Div 2 Leyton Orient D 1-1 A 0 Ernest Goldthorpe 30' Sam Tonner 89'
11. 18-11-1922 Div 2 Bury D 2-2 A 0 Ernest Goldthorpe 14', 61' Jock Aitken 23' (pen), Ralph Burkinshaw 38'
12. 25-11-1922 Div 2 Bury L 0-1 H 0 Billy Stage 46'
13. 02-12-1922 Div 2 Rotherham United W 3-0 H 0 Arthur Lochhead 40', Joe Spence 41', Neil McBain 75'
14. 09-12-1922 Div 2 Rotherham United D 1-1 A 0 Ernest Goldthorpe 31' Dickie Pearson 48'
15. 16-12-1922 Div 2 Stockport County W 1-0 H 0 Neil McBain 52'
16. 23-12-1922 Div 2 Stockport County L 0-1 A 0 Thomas Green 30'
17. 25-12-1922 Div 2 West Ham United L 1-2 H 0 Arthur Lochhead ??' William Brown ??', William Moore ??'
18. 01-01-1923 Div 2 Barnsley W 1-0 H 0 Arthur Lochhead 21'
19. 06-01-1923 Div 2 Hull City W 3-2 H 0 Arthur Lochhead 44', Ernest Goldthorpe 51', Matthew Bell 57' (o.g.) James Wood 2', Alexander Thom 17'
20. 13-01-1923 FAC Bradford City D 1-1 A 0 Edward Partridge 23' Arthur Rigby 39' (pen)
21. 17-01-1923 FAC Bradford City W 2-0 H 0 Ernest Goldthorpe 22', Jack Barber 55'
22. 20-01-1923 Div 2 Leeds United D 0-0 H 0
23. 27-01-1923 Div 2 Leeds United W 1-0 A 0 Arthur Lochhead 65'
24. 03-02-1923 FAC Tottenham Hotspur L 0-4 A 0 Alex Lindsay 4', Charlie Handley 66', 77', 85'
25. 10-02-1923 Div 2 Notts County W 6-1 A 0 Ernest Goldthorpe 9', 62', 64', 66', Joseph Myerscough 22', 45' Don Cock 7'
26. 17-02-1923 Div 2 Derby County D 0-0 H 0
27. 21-02-1923 Div 2 Notts County D 1-1 H 0 Arthur Lochhead 44' Alf Widdowson 5'
28. 03-03-1923 Div 2 Southampton L 1-2 H 0 Arthur Lochhead 75' *Bill Rawlings 30', Charlie Brown 68'
29. 14-03-1923 Div 2 Derby County D 1-1 A 0 Kenneth MacDonald 26' Jim Moore 70'
30. 17-03-1923 Div 2 Bradford City D 1-1 A 0 Ernest Goldthorpe 84' Fred Rhodes 17'
31. 21-03-1923 Div 2 Bradford City D 1-1 H 0 Joe Spence 55' Donald Duckett 15'
32. 30-03-1923 Div 2 South Shields W 3-0 H 0 Arthur Lochhead 57', Ernest Goldthorpe 68', 72'
33. 31-03-1923 Div 2 Blackpool L 0-1 A 0 John Charles 80'
34. 28-04-1923 Div 2 Barnsley D 2-2 A 0 Joe Spence 9', Arthur Lochhead 85' *Ernie Hine 60', Jimmy Curran 80'
35. 25-08-1923 Div 2 Bristol City W 2-1 A 0 Kenneth MacDonald 3', Arthur Lochhead 35' Billy Pocock 72'
36. 27-08-1923 Div 2 Southampton W 1-0 H 0 Ernest Goldthorpe 65'
37. 01-09-1923 Div 2 Bristol City W 2-1 H 0 Arthur Lochhead 13', Joe Spence 33' Laurence Banfield 31' (pen)
38. 03-09-1923 Div 2 Southampton D 0-0 A 0
39. 08-09-1923 Div 2 Bury L 0-2 A 0 Wally Amos ??', Norman Bullcock ??'
40. 15-09-1923 Div 2 Bury L 0-1 H 0 Stan Woodhouse 25'
41. 22-09-1923 Div 2 South Shields L 0-1 A 0 Ernie Simms 37'
42. 29-09-1923 Div 2 South Shields D 1-1 H 0 Arthur Lochhead 69' Jos Hetherington 65'
43. 01-12-1923 Div 2 Leeds United D 0-0 A 0
44. 29-12-1923 Div 2 Bradford City D 0-0 A 0
45. 02-01-1924 Div 2 Coventry City L 1-2 H 0 David Bain 45' Danny Shea 40', Jimmy Dougall 83'
46. 05-01-1924 Div 2 Bradford City W 3-0 H 0 David Bain ??', Arthur Lochhead ??', Frank McPherson ??'
47. 12-01-1924 FAC Plymouth Argyle W 1-0 H 0 Frank McPherson 12'
48. 19-01-1924 Div 2 Fulham L 1-3 A 0 Arthur Lochhead 47' George Edmonds 27', 29', ??'
49. 26-01-1924 Div 2 Fulham D 0-0 H 0
50. 02-02-1924 FAC Huddersfield Town L 0-3 H 0 Charlie Wilson 15', 84', Clem Stephenson 28'
51. 06-02-1924 Div 2 Blackpool L 0-1 A 0 Harry Bedford 49'
52. 09-02-1924 Div 2 Blackpool D 0-0 H 0
53. 16-02-1924 Div 2 Derby County L 0-3 A 0 Randolf Galloway 26', Jack Whitehouse 68', 88' (pen)
54. 30-08-1924 Div 2 Leicester City W 1-0 H 0 Ernest Goldthorpe 43' (pen)
55. 01-09-1924 Div 2 Stockport County L 1-2 A 0 Arthur Lochhead 36' Harold Dennison 4', Ernest Simms 81'
56. 06-09-1924 Div 2 Stoke City D 0-0 A 0
57. 13-09-1924 Div 2 Coventry City W 5-1 H 0 William Henderson 12', ??', Arthur Lochhead 32', Joe Spence 34', Francis McPherson ??' Fred Morris ??'
58. 20-09-1924 Div 2 Oldham Athletic W 3-0 A 0 William Henderson 5', 10', 36'
59. 27-09-1924 Div 2 Sheffield Wednesday W 2-0 H 0 Thomas Smith 29', Francis McPherson 89'
60. 04-10-1924 Div 2 Leyton Orient W 1-0 A 0 Arthur Lochhead 75'
61. 11-10-1924 Div 2 Crystal Palace W 1-0 H 0 Arthur Lochhead 65'
62. 18-10-1924 Div 2 Southampton W 2-0 A 0 Arthur Lochhead 65', 66' (pen)
63. 25-10-1924 Div 2 Wolves D 0-0 A 0
64. 01-11-1924 Div 2 Fulham W 2-0 H 0 Arthur Lochhead 45', William Henderson 47'
65. 08-11-1924 Div 2 Portsmouth D 1-1 A 0 Thomas Smith 10' William Beedie 67'
66. 15-11-1924 Div 2 Hull City W 2-0 H 0 James Hanson 13', Francis McPherson 85'
67. 22-11-1924 Div 2 Blackpool D 1-1 A 0 James Hanson 31' Harry Bedford 59'
68. 29-11-1924 Div 2 Derby County D 1-1 H 0 James Hanson 83' Albert Fairclough 19'
69. 06-12-1924 Div 2 South Shields W 2-1 A 0 William Henderson 17', Francis McPherson 70' Jack Oxberry 41'
70. 13-12-1924 Div 2 Bradford City W 3-0 H 0 William Henderson 27', 59', Francis McPherson 70'
71. 20-12-1924 Div 2 Port Vale L 1-2 A 0 Arthur Lochhead 30' Jack Lowe 70', Wilf Kirkham 83'
72. 25-12-1924 Div 2 Middlesbrough D 1-1 A 0 William Henderson ??' Jesse Thomas Williams ??'
73. 26-12-1924 Div 2 Middlesbrough W 2-0 H 0 William Henderson 25', Thomas Smith
74. 27-12-1924 Div 2 Leicester City L 0-3 A 0 Arthur Chandler 17' 75', Johnny Duncan 50'
75. 01-01-1925 Div 2 Chelsea W 1-0 H 0 John Grimwood 30'
76. 03-01-1925 Div 2 Stoke City W 2-0 H 0 William Henderson 43', 83'
77. 24-01-1925 Div 2 Oldham Athletic L 0-1 H 0 Bert Watson 60'
78. 04-04-1925 Div 2 Derby County L 0-1 A 0 Harold Wightman 8'
79. 10-04-1925 Div 2 Stockport County W 2-0 H 0 Albert Pape 50', 52'
80. 11-04-1925 Div 2 South Shields W 1-0 H 0 Arthur Lochhead 18'
81. 13-04-1925 Div 2 Chelsea D 0-0 A 0
82. 18-04-1925 Div 2 Bradford City W 1-0 A 0 Thomas Smith 75'
83. 22-04-1925 Div 2 Southampton D 1-1 H 0 Albert Pape 29' Art Dominy 68'
84. 25-04-1925 Div 2 Port Vale W 4-0 H 0 Arthur Lochhead 3', Joe Spence 10', Thomas Smith 46', Francis McPherson 62'
85. 02-05-1925 Div 2 Barnsley D 0-0 A 0
86. 29-08-1925 Div 1 West Ham United L 0-1 A 0 Stanley Earle 53'
87. 02-09-1925 Div 1 Aston Villa W 3-0 H 1 Joe Spence 20', Arthur Lochhead 23' (pen), Frank Barson 44'
88. 05-09-1925 Div 1 Arsenal L 0-1 H 0 Jimmy Brian 2'
89. 07-09-1925 Div 1 Aston Villa D 2-2 A 0 James Hanson 15', Clatworthy Rennox 40' Len Capewell 30', Dicky York 60'
90. 12-09-1925 Div 1 Manchester City D 1-1 A 0 Clatworthy Rennox 30' Sam Cowan 40'
91. 16-09-1925 Div 1 Leicester City W 3-2 H 0 Clatworthy Rennox 10', 67', Arthur Lochhead 56' Arthur Chandler 29', Johnny Duncan 42' (pen)
92. 19-09-1925 Div 1 Liverpool L 0-5 A 0 Dick Forshaw 21', 63', 70', Harry Chambers 55', Archie Rawlings 86'
93. 26-09-1925 Div 1 Burnley W 6-1 H 0 Clatworthy Rennox 39', 47', 60' (pen), Jimmy Hanson 41', Thomas Smith 77', Clarence Hilditch 87' George Beel 10'
94. 03-10-1925 Div 1 Leeds United L 0-2 A 0 Tom Jennings 23', Russell Wainscoat 52'
95. 10-10-1925 Div 1 Newcastle United W 2-1 H 0 Clatworthy Rennox ??', Harry Thomas ??' Stan Seymour ??'
96. 17-10-1925 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur D 0-0 H 0
97. 24-10-1925 Div 1 Cardiff City W 2-0 A 0 Francis McPherson 23', 80'
98. 31-10-1925 Div 1 Huddersfield Town D 1-1 H 0 Harry Thomas 49' George Cook 20'
99. 14-11-1925 Div 1 Birmingham City W 3-1 H 0 Clatworthy Rennox 15', Francis McPherson 65', Joe Spence 67' Johnny Crosbie 12'
100. 21-11-1925 Div 1 Bury W 3-1 A 0 Frank McPherson 8', 65', Joe Spence 86' Norman Bullock 22'
101. 28-11-1925 Div 1 Blackburn Rovers W 2-0 H 0 Francis McPherson 32', 63'
102. 12-12-1925 Div 1 Sheffield United L 1-2 H 0 Francis McPherson 78' Thomas Boyle 8', Fred Tunstall 30'
103. 25-12-1925 Div 1 Bolton Wanderers W 2-1 H 0 Joe Spence 29', James Hanson 89' David Jack 43'
104. 20-02-1926 FAC Sunderland D 3-3 A 0 Francis McPherson 43', Thomas Smith 50', 88' Bobby Marshall 15', Billy Death 18', 60'
105. 24-02-1926 FAC Sunderland W 2-1 H 0 Francis McPherson 8', Thomas Smith 35' Dave Halliday 53'
106. 06-03-1926 FAC Fulham W 2-1 A 0 Francis McPherson 1', Thomas Smith 49' *Albert Pape 3'
107. 10-03-1926 Div 1 Liverpool D 3-3 H 0 Joe Spence ??', James Hanson 75', Clatworthy Rennox 89' Dick Forshaw 14', Gordon Hodgson ??', 48'
108. 13-03-1926 Div 1 Huddersfield Town L 0-5 A 0 George Cook 30', 57', William Devlin 76', 78', Billy Smith 80'
109. 17-03-1926 Div 1 Bolton Wanderers L 1-3 A 0 Francis McPherson 15' Charles Roberts 23', 24', Jack Baggett 25'
110. 20-03-1926 Div 1 Everton D 0-0 H 0
111. 27-03-1926 FAC Manchester City L 0-3 N 0 Tommy Browell 14', 75', Frank Roberts 77'
112. 02-04-1926 Div 1 Notts County W 3-0 A 0 Francis McPherson 2', Clatworthy Rennox 80', 88'
113. 03-04-1926 Div 1 Bury L 0-1 H 0 *David Robbie 56'
114. 10-04-1926 Div 1 Blackburn Rovers L 0-7 A 0 Ted Harper ??', ??', ??', ??', Austen Campbell ??', Tommy Mitchell ??', Syd Puddlefoot 80'
115. 21-04-1926 Div 1 Sunderland W 5-1 H 0 Harry Thomas 36', Thomas Smith 42', Chris Taylor 56', 57', 75' Billy Death 47'
116. 28-04-1926 Div 1 Cardiff City W 1-0 H 0 William Inglis 88' (pen)
117. 01-05-1926 Div 1 West Bromwich Albion W 3-2 H 0 Chris Taylor 8', 17', 55' George James 60', Tommy Magee 70'
118. 28-08-1926 Div 1 Liverpool L 2-4 A 0 Francis McPherson 47', 71' (pen) Gordon Hodgson 24', Dick Forshaw 26', 32', 75'
119. 04-09-1926 Div 1 Leeds United D 2-2 H 0 Francis McPherson 43', 88' (pen) Tom Jennings 5', Russell Wainscoat 15' (pen)
120. 11-09-1926 Div 1 Newcastle United L 2-4 A 0 Francis McPherson 16' (pen), Joe Spence 62' Tom McDonald 14', 52', Stan Seymour 47', Hugh Gallacher 61'
121. 15-09-1926 Div 1 Arsenal D 2-2 H 0 Joe Spence 8', James Hanson 25' Jimmy Brain 45', 50'
122. 25-09-1926 Div 1 Cardiff City W 2-0 A 0 Joe Spence 20', Clatworthy Rennox 54'
123. 02-10-1926 Div 1 Aston Villa W 2-1 H 1 Frank Barson 59', Clatworthy Rennox 75' Walter Harris 90'
124. 23-10-1926 Div 1 Birmingham City L 0-1 H 0 Wallace Harris 30'
125. 30-10-1926 Div 1 West Ham United L 0-4 A 0 Frank Mann 5' (o.g.), Vivian Gibbins 20', Victor Watson 60', Tommy Yews 77'
126. 06-11-1926 Div 1 Sheffield Wednesday D 0-0 H 0
127. 25-12-1926 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur D 1-1 A 0 Joe Spence 40' Jimmy Dimmock 75'
128. 27-12-1926 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur W 2-1 H 0 Francis McPherson 12', 83' Charlie Handley 60'
129. 01-01-1927 Div 1 Sheffield United W 5-0 H 1 Clatworthy Rennox 48', Eric Sweeney 50', Frank Barson 60', Francis McPherson 72', 74'
130. 08-01-1927 FAC Reading D 1-1 A 0 Samuel Bennion 87' Frank Richardson 67'
131. 12-01-1927 FAC Reading D 2-2 H 0 Joe Spence 34', Eric Sweeney 49' Frank Richardson 30', 35' (pen)
132. 17-01-1927 FAC Reading L 1-2 N 0 Francis McPherson 44' Frank Richardson (pen) 49', Bill Johnstone 89'
133. 05-02-1927 Div 1 Burnley L 0-1 A 0 Jack Bruton 44'
134. 19-02-1927 Div 1 Aston Villa L 0-2 A 0 George Cook 36', Dicky York 60'
135. 19-03-1927 Div 1 West Ham United L 0-3 H 0 Victor Watson 30', 77', Joseph Johnson 88'
136. 02-04-1927 Div 1 Leicester City W 1-0 H 0 Joe Spence 81'
137. 09-04-1927 Div 1 Everton D 0-0 A 0
138. 15-04-1927 Div 1 Derby County D 2-2 H 0 Joe Spence ??', ??' Harry Bedford ??', Jack Whitehouse ??'
139. 16-04-1927 Div 1 Blackburn Rovers W 2-0 H 0 Jimmy Hanson 40', Joe Spence 80' (pen)
140. 23-04-1927 Div 1 Huddersfield Town D 0-0 A 0
141. 30-04-1927 Div 1 Sunderland D 0-0 H 0
142. 27-08-1927 Div 1 Middlesbrough W 3-0 H 0 Joe Spence 50', 60', James Hanson 85'
143. 03-09-1927 Div 1 Birmingham City D 0-0 A 0
144. 07-09-1927 Div 1 Sheffield Wednesday D 1-1 H 0 Francis McPherson 58' Jimmy Trotter 39'
145. 15-10-1927 Div 1 Cardiff City D 2-2 H 0 Eric Sweeney 10', Joe Spence 82' Billy Thirlaway 15', Ernie Curtis 77'
146. 22-10-1927 Div 1 Derby County W 5-0 H 0 William Johnston 47', Francis McPherson 56', Joe Spence 58', 61', 65'
147. 29-10-1927 Div 1 West Ham United W 2-1 A 0 James W. Barrett 46' (o.g.), Francis McPherson 70' Victor Watson 35'
148. 05-11-1927 Div 1 Portsmouth W 2-0 H 0 George Clifford 22' (o.g.), Francis McPherson 55'
149. 12-11-1927 Div 1 Sunderland L 1-4 A 0 Joe Spence 41' Dave Halliday 16', 23', 66', Bobby Marshall 63'
150. 19-11-1927 Div 1 Aston Villa W 5-1 H 0 Edward Partridge ??', ??', Joe Spence ??', William Johnston ??', Francis McPherson ??' George Cook ??'
151. 26-11-1927 Div 1 Burnley L 0-4 A 0 George Beel 5', 52', Jack Hill 15', Joe Devine 48'
152. 17-03-1928 Div 1 Portsmouth L 0-1 A 0 Jack Weddle 30'
 

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