Robert Stephenson (footballer)

Robert Stephenson
Personal information
Date of birth 10 November 1875
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Talbot
1895–1896 Newton Heath 1 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Robert Stephenson (born 10 November 1875) was an English footballer. His regular position was as a forward.

He played for Talbot and Newton Heath. He scored on his debut in the Heathens' 3–0 victory against Rotherham Town on 11 January 1896. An amateur inside forward, while still a student, he returned to amateur football after a most promising League debut.