About Roy Houghton
Born 1921. Roy Houghton is a British association football player.
Roy Houghton (born 31 March 1921) is an English former footballer who played as an outside-right in the Football League for Notts County.
Houghton made eight appearances for Notts County during the 1937–38 season. After spells at Grantham and Boston United, he joined Peterborough United, where he scored 14 goals in 59 Midland League and FA Cup games.
His brother, Eric Houghton, and cousin, Reg Goodacre, were also footballers.
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Who is Roy Houghton?
association football player (born 1921)
When was Roy Houghton born?
Roy Houghton was born on 31 March 1921 in Billingborough.
What is Roy Houghton's occupation?
Roy Houghton is an association football player.
What nationality is Roy Houghton?
Roy Houghton is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roy Houghton. https://biography.guide/roy-houghton/
MLA: "Roy Houghton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roy-houghton/.
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