Clifford Stanton (2 December 1895 – 1979) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Oldham Athletic.[1][2] He was a prolific goalscorer in the Cheshire County League with Altrincham and Macclesfield, scoring 72 goals in two seasons.[3]

Cliff Stanton
Personal information
Full name Clifford Stanton[1]
Date of birth 12 August 1908[1]
Place of birth Stockport, England[1]
Date of death 1970 (aged 61–62)[1]
Position(s) Centre Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1925–1926 Greek Street Baptists (Stockport)
1926–1927 Altrincham 40 (49)
1927–1929 Oldham Athletic 13 (4)
1929–1930 Macclesfield 35 (23)
1930–1931 Oldham Athletic 5 (1)
Total 83 (77)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Cliff Stanton at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  2. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  3. ^ "Altrincham Football Club Legends Section Twenty Five Profiles 73-75". The Alty Files. Retrieved 1 July 2022.