About Robert Macbeth
Lived 1862 – 1931 (aged 68–69). Robert Macbeth was a British association football player.
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.
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. 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.
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Who was Robert Macbeth?
Footballer (1862-1931)
When was Robert Macbeth born?
Robert Macbeth was born in 1862 in England.
When did Robert Macbeth die?
Robert Macbeth died in 1931.
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Robert Macbeth was an association football player.
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Robert Macbeth was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Macbeth. https://biography.guide/robert-macbeth/
MLA: "Robert Macbeth." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-macbeth/.
Chicago: "Robert Macbeth." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-macbeth/.
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