John Sutcliffe

Date of birth14 April 1868
Place of birthHalifax
NationalityEnglish
PositionGoalkeeper

Originally an England rugby union back, John converted to football in 1889, becoming United goalkeeper (1903-04), having been a legend at Bolton (332 League games).

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Clean sheets Conceded Y R
1893-94 Football League Inter League 1 1
1895-96 Football League Inter League 1 1
1896-97 Football League Inter League 1 1
1898-99 English XI Players Union International 1 1
1898-99 Football League Inter League 1 1
1903-04 Football League Inter League 1 1
1903-04 Manchester United FA Cup 7 6
1903-04 Manchester United League Division Two 21 15 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
21 Apr 1894 FOOTBALL LEAGUE v SCOTTISH LEAGUE D 1-1 INTER LEAGUE
11 Apr 1896 FOOTBALL LEAGUE v SCOTTISH LEAGUE W 5-1 INTER LEAGUE
24 Apr 1897 Scottish League v Football League L 3-0 Inter League
05 Nov 1898 IRISH LEAGUE v FOOTBALL LEAGUE W 1-5 INTER LEAGUE
10 Oct 1903 FOOTBALL LEAGUE v IRISH LEAGUE W 2-1 INTER 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 Clean sheets Conceded Y R
1892-93 England British Home Championship 1 1
1894-95 England British Home Championship 2 2
1900-01 England British Home Championship 1 1
1902-03 England British Home Championship 1 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
13 Mar 1893 England v Wales W 6-0 British Home Championship
09 Mar 1895 England v Ireland W 9-0 British Home Championship
06 Apr 1895 England v Scotland W 3-0 British Home Championship
30 Mar 1901 England v Scotland D 2-2 British Home Championship
02 Mar 1903 England v Wales W 2-1 British Home Championship


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