Levi Higginson

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Levi Higginson
Personal information
Date of birth 1867
Place of birth Wolstanton, England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1890–1893 Burslem Port Vale 18 (0)
Total18(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Levi Higginson (born 1867; date of death unknown) was a footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Burslem Port Vale in the early 1890s.

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Career

Higginson probably joined Burslem Port Vale in 1890. [1] He enjoyed a successful spell with the team. He was between the sticks for two cup final victories – the North Staffordshire Charity Challenge Cup in 1891 and the Staffordshire Charity Cup in 1892. [1] He played 43 matches for the club in all; including 21 friendlies, one Football League Second Division and 17 Midland League matches. [1] However, he failed to turn up at the Athletic Ground for a league match with Grimsby Town in February 1893, after conceding two goals to them the previous month. [1] He was not selected again and was instead released at the end of 1892–93 season. [1]

Career statistics

Source: [2]

ClubSeasonDivisionLeague FA Cup OtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Burslem Port Vale 1890–91 Midland League 6000160220
1891–92 Midland League1100090200
1892–93 Second Division 10000010
Total18000250430

Honours

Port Vale

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 136. ISBN   0-9529152-0-0.
  2. Levi Higginson at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)