| Date of birth | 1879 |
| Place of birth | Elton |
| Position | Inside forward |
A dribbling inside-forward, Joe Heathcote's career with Newton Heath had barely begun when he suffered a compound fracture of the leg.
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899-00 | Manchester United | League Division Two | 1 | ||||
| 1900-01 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1900-01 | Manchester United | League Division Two | 3 | ||||
| 1901-02 | Manchester United | League Division Two | 3 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 1899 | Manchester United v Middlesbrough | W | 2-1 | League Division Two | |
| 13 Feb 1901 | Burnley v Manchester United | L | 7-1 | FA Cup | 1st round replay |
| 16 Feb 1901 | Manchester United v Gainsborough Trinity | D | 0-0 | League Division Two | |
| 19 Feb 1901 | New Brighton Tower v Manchester United | L | 2-0 | League Division Two | |
| 02 Mar 1901 | Manchester United v Burton Swifts | D | 1-1 | League Division Two | |
| 21 Dec 1901 | Manchester United v Port Vale | W | 1-0 | League Division Two | |
| 01 Jan 1902 | Manchester United v Preston North End | L | 0-2 | League Division Two | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.