J. Holden

J. Holden
Personal information
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1888–1891 Accrington 7 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

J. Holden was an English footballer who played in The Football League for Accrington.[1]

J Holden made his League and club debut, as a forward, on 8 September 1888 at Anfield, then home of Everton. Although Accrington lost the match 2–1, Holden scored Accrington's first ever League goal. J Holden played six of the 22 League matches Accrington played in season 1888–89 and scored four League goals. Holden played as a forward in a forward-line that scored three or more goals in a League match on three occasions.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. p. 127. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  2. ^ "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 18 December 2017. (registration & fee required)