| Date of birth | 1882 |
| Place of birth | Fenton |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
Almost 9 years on United's books (1911-20), Royals was often third-choice goalkeeper, but did have a run of 5 games in 1913-14.
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Clean sheets | Conceded | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911-12 | Manchester United | League Division One | 2 | 2 | ||||
| 1913-14 | Manchester United | League Division One | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 1912 | Manchester United v Liverpool | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 30 Mar 1912 | Aston Villa v Manchester United | L | 6-0 | League Division One | |
| 10 Apr 1914 | Sunderland v Manchester United | L | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 11 Apr 1914 | Manchester United v Manchester City | L | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 13 Apr 1914 | West Bromwich Albion v Manchester United | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 15 Apr 1914 | Liverpool v Manchester United | W | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 18 Apr 1914 | Bradford City v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.