Frank Becton
| Date of birth | 11 May 1873 |
| Place of birth | Preston |
| Nationality | English |
| Position | Inside left |
| Died | 06 November 1909 |
England international Frank Becton joined Liverpool from Preston North End and helped Liverpool win the 2nd Division Championship in 1896. A regular scorer he became the first Liverpool player to be capped. He died at a young age of tuberculosis.
He also played for Preston Juniors, Fishwick Ramblers, Nelson, Ashton Town, New Brighton Tower (all amateur).
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston North End | 01 Jul 1891 | 01 Mar 1895 | |
| Liverpool | 01 Mar 1895 | 01 Oct 1898 | |
| Sheffield United | 01 Oct 1898 | 01 Jun 1899 | |
| Bedminster | 01 Jun 1899 | 01 Sep 1900 | |
| Preston North End | 01 Sep 1900 | 01 Jul 1901 | |
| Swindon Town | 01 Jul 1901 | 01 Mar 1903 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894-95 | Football League | Inter League | 1 | 3 |
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| 1894-95 | Liverpool | League Division One | 5 | 4 |
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| 1895-96 | Football League | Inter League | 1 | 2 |
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| 1895-96 | Liverpool | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1895-96 | Liverpool | League Division Two | 24 | 17 |
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| 1895-96 | Liverpool | Test Match | 4 | ||||
| 1896-97 | Liverpool | FA Cup | 5 | 1 |
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| 1896-97 | Liverpool | League Division One | 20 | 5 |
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| 1897-98 | English XI | Players Union International | 1 | ||||
| 1897-98 | Liverpool | FA Cup | 5 | 2 |
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| 1897-98 | Liverpool | League Division One | 21 | 11 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 1898 | SCOTTISH XI v ENGLISH XI | W | 1-2 | PLAYERS UNION INTERNATIONAL | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894-95 | England | British Home Championship | 1 | 2 |
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| 1896-97 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar 1895 | England v Ireland | W | 9-0 | British Home Championship | |
| 29 Mar 1897 | England v Wales | W | 4-0 | British Home Championship | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.