James Tattersall

James Tattersall was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Accrington.[1]

For the British political activist, see James Tattersall (politician).

James Tattersall
Personal information
Full name James Tattersall
Date of birth 3 June 1867
Place of birth Accrington
Date of death 1941
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1888–1893 Accrington 100 (2)
Southport Central
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

James Tattersall was born on 3 June 1867 in Accrington.

Season 1888-89

James Tattersall signed for Accrington, probably in 1888. (There is no record of the exact date) James Tattersall, playing at wing—half, made his League and (possibly Club) debut on 22 September 1888 at the County Ground, the then home of Derby County. The match ended as a 1–1 draw. James Tattersall appeared in 17 of the 22 League matches played by Accrington in season 1888–89. James Tattersall, playing at centre—half (14 appearances), played in a defence that achieved one clean—sheet and restricted the opposition to one—League—goal—in—a—match on four separate occasions.[2]

Season 1889-90

James Tattersall second season was the most successful as Accrington finished sixth[3] in the Football League. Tattersall played 21 (out of 22 League matches), 20 at Left-Half and one at Right-Half.[4] He did not score a goal.[5] He also played at Left-Half in all three FA Cup ties.[6] At the end of the season he had made 38 Football League appearances, all for Accrington.[7]

James Tattersall remained a key figure in the Accrington set—up until the club' demise in 1893. He made another 83 League appearances from 1889 to 1893 scoring two League goals. He also played nine FA Cup ties from 1889 to 1893. When he left Accrington to join Southport Central Tattersall had played 100 League matches, scoring two and 11 FA Cup ties.[8]

Statistics

Source:[9]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Accrington 1888–89English Football League17020190
Accrington 1889–90Football League21030240
Accrington 1890–91Football League19030220
Accrington 1891–92Football League25210262
Accrington 1892–93First Division18020200

References
  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. p. 254. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  2. "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 22 January 2018. (registration & fee required)
  3. "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 12 March 2023. (registration & fee required)
  4. "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 12 March 2023. (registration & fee required)
  5. "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 12 March 2023. (registration & fee required)
  6. "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 12 March 2023. (registration & fee required)
  7. "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 12 March 2023. (registration & fee required)
  8. "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 22 January 2018. (registration & fee required)
  9. James Tattersall at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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