Seth Powell

Seth Powell (1862 – 3 February 1945) was a Welsh footballer who played at full-back for West Bromwich Albion in the English Football League. He made seven appearances for Wales in the 1880s and 1890s.

Football career Powell was born in Cerney, near Wrexham, and played his early football in the nearby village of Summerhill. In 1883, he moved just over the border into England to become assistant schoolmaster at the Oswestry Board School. and reached the final the following year. He then joined Oswestry Town where he remained until 1890. with Joseph Lindsay scoring a hat-trick. He was recalled to the side the following year for matches against Ireland and England.

Towards the end of the 1889–90 season, Powell joined West Bromwich Albion of the Football League on a wage of £2 per game plus expenses.

Date Venue Opponent Result Goals Competition 23 March 1885 Racecourse Ground, Wrexham 1–8 0 Friendly 27 February 1886 Racecourse Ground, Wrexham 5–0 0 British Home Championship 29 March 1886 Racecourse Ground, Wrexham 1–3 0 British Home Championship 7 March 1891 Newcastle Road, Sunderland 1–4 0 British Home Championship 21 March 1891 Racecourse Ground, Wrexham 3–4 0 British Home Championship 5 March 1892 Racecourse Ground, Wrexham 0–2 0 British Home Championship 26 March 1892 Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh 1–6 0 British Home Championship Powell also played in the first match against a touring Canadian XI in September 1891.

Honours Oswestry White Stars Welsh Cup Winners: 1884 Finalists: 1885