About John Scott
John Scott was a British association football player.
John Scott was a Scottish footballer who played for Sunderland as a forward. He made his debut for Sunderland on 13 September 1890 against Burnley, Sunderland lost the game 3–2. Overall Scott made 96 league appearances for Sunderland, scoring 26 goals.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Scott?
Scottish footballer who played for Sunderland as a forward
When was John Scott born?
John Scott was born in Glasgow.
What was John Scott's occupation?
John Scott was an association football player.
What nationality was John Scott?
John Scott was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Scott (1890s footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Scott. https://biography.guide/john-scott-association-football-player-q022692d0/
MLA: "John Scott." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-scott-association-football-player-q022692d0/.
Chicago: "John Scott." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-scott-association-football-player-q022692d0/.
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