Harry Burgess

Date of birth20 August 1904
Place of birthAlderley Edge
NationalityEnglish
PositionInside forward

Burgess joined Chelsea late in his career after distinguishing himself at Stockport County and Sheffield Wednesday. He was a vital member of the team preceeding the Second World War, and played for several teams during the hostilities. He was forced to retire because of injury in 1942.

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1930-31 The Rest Trial 1
2
1934-35 Chelsea League Division One 10
3
1935-36 Chelsea FA Cup 5
1
1935-36 Chelsea League Division One 31
11
1936-37 Chelsea FA Cup 1
1936-37 Chelsea League Division One 29
4
1937-38 Chelsea FA Cup 1
1937-38 Chelsea League Division One 36
7
1938-39 Chelsea FA Cup 6
3
1938-39 Chelsea League Division One 36
8


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
04 Mar 1931 England v The Rest L 3-2 Trial


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
1930-31 England British Home Championship 2
2
1930-31 England International Friendly 2
2


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
20 Oct 1930 England v Ireland W 5-1 British Home Championship
28 Mar 1931 Scotland v England L 2-0 British Home Championship
14 May 1931 France v England L 5-2 International Friendly
16 May 1931 Belgium v England W 1-4 International Friendly


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.