About William Dickson
Lived 1866 – 1910 (aged 43). William Dickson was a British association football player.
Career Dickson was born in Crail, Fife and played for Dundee club Strathmore before joining English club Sunderland.
In 1889 he joined Football League side Aston Villa and did well for the Birmingham-based club scoring 34 goals in 64 matches and earned a FA Cup runners-up medal in the 1892 FA Cup Final . He was mine host of the Prince of Wales Inn on Liverpool Street.
Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
1889–90 The Football League
1890–91 The Football League
1891–92 The Football League
58!!33!!6!!1!!0!!0!!64!!34
1892–93 First Division
1893–94 First Division
1894–95 First Division
1895–96 First Division
1896–97 First Division
119!!40!!9!!3!!7!!5!!135!!48
177!!73!!15!!4!!7!!5!!199!!82
A. The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals in the 1893–94 United Counties League and the 1894–95 Test Match.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Dickson?
Scottish footballer, born 1866
When was William Dickson born?
William Dickson was born on 27 August 1866 in Crail.
When did William Dickson die?
William Dickson died on 1 June 1910 in Stoke-upon-Trent.
What was William Dickson's occupation?
William Dickson was an association football player.
What nationality was William Dickson?
William Dickson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Dickson (footballer, born 1866)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Dickson. https://biography.guide/william-dickson-association-football-player/
MLA: "William Dickson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-dickson-association-football-player/.
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