James Edmund Saunders
| Place of birth | Birmingham |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
James spent four years at Clayton spanning the 'Newton Heath - United re-birth', but the goalkeeper had few chances to shine. Also spent a season at Stamford Bridge as understudy to Jack Whitley.
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Clean sheets | Conceded | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901-02 | Manchester United | League Division Two | 11 | 6 | ||||
| 1902-03 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 1902-03 | Manchester United | League Division Two | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 1909-10 | Chelsea | League Division One | 2 | 1 | 1 |
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 Jan 1902 | Manchester United v Preston North End | L | 0-2 | League Division Two | |
| 04 Jan 1902 | Gainsborough Trinity v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | League Division Two | |
| 01 Feb 1902 | Stockport County v Manchester United | L | 1-0 | League Division Two | |
| 11 Feb 1902 | Manchester United v Burnley | W | 2-0 | League Division Two | |
| 15 Feb 1902 | Manchester United v Glossop North End | W | 1-0 | League Division Two | |
| 22 Feb 1902 | Doncaster Rovers v Manchester United | L | 4-0 | League Division Two | |
| 01 Mar 1902 | Manchester United v Lincoln City | D | 0-0 | League Division Two | |
| 22 Mar 1902 | Barnsley v Manchester United | L | 3-2 | League Division Two | |
| 29 Mar 1902 | Manchester United v Leicester City | W | 2-0 | League Division Two | |
| 23 Apr 1902 | Manchester United v Chesterfield Town | W | 2-0 | League Division Two | |
| 13 Nov 1902 | Manchester United v Oswaldtwistle Rovers | W | 3-2 | FA Cup | 4th qualifying round |
| 27 Dec 1902 | Manchester United v Barnsley | W | 2-1 | League Division Two | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.