Charles Ashpitel Denton

Charles Ashpitel Denton (24 October 1852 – 28 September 1932) was an English amateur footballer who twice won the FA Cup with Wanderers. In his professional life, he was a solicitor.

Early life and education Denton was born at St. Bartholomew's Vicarage in Moor Lane, Cripplegate in the City of London; his father was vicar of St. Bartholomew's Church. He was educated at Bradfield College between 1862 and 1872 before going up to Trinity College at the University of Oxford. He graduated in 1876 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. It was only in the 1876–77 season that he began to play regularly, helping the Wanderers reach the Cup Final against Oxford University. The Wanderers were victorious by a 2–1 margin after extra time. the Wanderers were again victorious, thus taking the trophy for the fifth and final time.

Denton was described in the 1878 Football Annual as "a fast wing player [who] did good service for the Wanderers in some of the cup ties; not a good shot at goal". and was a member of the M.C.C.

Denton died on 28 September 1932, aged 79, at the Grand Hotel, Folkestone. At the time of his death he was resident at Grosvenor Place, Westminster.

Honours Wanderers FA Cup: 1877, 1878