Robert Macbeth

Robert Macbeth (1862–1931) was an English footballer. He started his career in Scotland signing for St.Bernard's in 1882, an Edinburgh club, and played there for one season.

For the Scottish artist, see Robert Walker Macbeth.

Robert Macbeth
Personal information
Full name Robert Macbeth
Date of birth Q2 1862
Place of birth Reading, England
Date of death Q2 1931 (aged 69)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1882-1883 St.Bernard's
1883–1887 Accrington
1887-1888 Grimsby Town
1888–1889 Accrington 2 (0)
1889 Grimsby Town
1890 Accrington 3 (0)
1891 Grimsby Town
1892 Burton Swifts
1892 Northwich Victoria 13 (3)
1893 Rotherham Town 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Macbeth moved to England in 1883 and signed for Accrington playing friendlies and FA Cup ties.

In the final season before the Football League started Macbeth signed for Grimsby Town. He left sometime in 1888. (Date not recorded)

Macbeth played in The Football League for Accrington, Northwich Victoria and Rotherham Town.[1] Robert Macbeth made his debut and played his only game of the inaugural Football League season of 1888–1889 on 19 January 1889. He played on the left wing and played at Thorneyholme Road, Accrington. Accrington lost 0–2 to Blackburn Rovers.[2]

Statistics

Source:[3]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Accrington 1888–89The Football League10--10
Accrington 1890–91Football League30--30
Northwich Victoria 1892–93Second Division13332165
Rotherham United 1893–94Second Division20130

References
  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  2. "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 18 December 2017. (registration & fee required)
  3. Robert Macbeth at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)


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