Bob Benson
| Date of birth | 09 February 1883 |
| Place of birth | Whitehaven |
| Nationality | English |
| Height | 1.75 m |
| Position | Right back |
| Died | 19 February 1916 |
An England international and former miner, Bob had to move south to develop his career. Tragically, he collapsed and died in the Highbury dressing room playing for Arsenal in a wartime fixture.
Bob was the Arsenal club penalty taker in the period up to WW1. He collapsed and died in the dressing room during a wartime fixture against Reading on 19 February 1916.
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902-03 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 1 | ||||
| 1904-05 | Southampton | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 1904-05 | Southampton | Southern League | 19 | ||||
| 1909-10 | Football League | Inter League | 1 | 1 |
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| 1913-14 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1913-14 | Arsenal | League Division Two | 25 | 2 |
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| 1914-15 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1914-15 | Arsenal | League Division Two | 27 | 5 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct 1904 | Southampton v Brighton and Hove Albion | D | 1-1 | Southern League | |
| 08 Oct 1904 | Fulham v Southampton | D | 0-0 | Southern League | |
| 15 Oct 1904 | Southampton v Watford | W | 2-1 | Southern League | |
| 22 Oct 1904 | Plymouth Argyle v Southampton | L | 1-0 | Southern League | |
| 29 Oct 1904 | Southampton v West Ham United | D | 2-2 | Southern League | |
| 05 Nov 1904 | Reading v Southampton | L | 2-0 | Southern League | |
| 12 Nov 1904 | Southampton v Bristol Rovers | W | 4-2 | Southern League | |
| 26 Dec 1904 | Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 1-1 | Southern League | |
| 31 Dec 1904 | Southampton v Luton Town | W | 4-1 | Southern League | |
| 07 Jan 1905 | Swindon Town v Southampton | W | 0-2 | Southern League | |
| 14 Jan 1905 | Southampton v New Brompton | W | 2-1 | Southern League | |
| 21 Jan 1905 | Wellingborough v Southampton | W | 1-3 | Southern League | |
| 28 Jan 1905 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Southampton | L | 1-0 | Southern League | |
| 04 Feb 1905 | Southampton v Millwall | W | 3-1 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 11 Feb 1905 | Watford v Southampton | W | 0-4 | Southern League | |
| 18 Feb 1905 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Southampton | W | 2-3 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 25 Feb 1905 | West Ham United v Southampton | L | 2-1 | Southern League | |
| 04 Mar 1905 | Everton v Southampton | L | 4-0 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 11 Mar 1905 | Bristol Rovers v Southampton | L | 6-1 | Southern League | |
| 21 Apr 1905 | Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton | W | 1-2 | Southern League | |
| 24 Apr 1905 | Southampton v Fulham | L | 0-1 | Southern League | |
| 29 Apr 1905 | Southampton v Queens Park Rangers | L | 0-1 | Southern League | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909-10 | England | Unofficial | 1 | ||||
| 1910-11 | England | Unofficial | 2 | ||||
| 1912-13 | England | British Home Championship | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 1910 | South Africa v England | W | 0-3 | UNOFFICIAL | |
| 23 Jul 1910 | South Africa v England | W | 2-6 | UNOFFICIAL | |
| 30 Jul 1910 | South Africa v England | W | 3-6 | UNOFFICIAL | |
| 15 Feb 1913 | Ireland v England | L | 2-1 | British Home Championship | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.