Kenny Davenport
| Date of birth | 23 March 1862 |
| Place of birth | Bolton |
| Nationality | English |
| Position | Outside Right |
| Died | 27 September 1908 |
In July 2013, research by Robert Boyling and Mark Metcalf established that Kenny scored the first-ever goal in the Football League after two minutes of Bolton Wanderers' game against Derby County at Pikes Lane on 8 September 1888.
Their findings concluded that it would be impossible for any of the five other games on the opening day of the competition to have included a goal before his effort at 3.47pm.
Kenny - full name James Kenyon Davenport - also has the distinction of being the first Wanderers player to be capped by England and the first Boltonian to represent his country at full international level.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884-85 | England | British Home Championship | 1 | ||||
| 1889-90 | England | British Home Championship | 1 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 1885 | England v Wales | D | 1-1 | British Home Championship | |
| 15 Mar 1890 | Ireland v England | W | 1-9 | British Home Championship | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.