Arthur Lockett (11 March 1877 – 5 March 1959) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Aston Villa, Preston North End and Stoke.
Club career Lockett was born in Alsager and played for local amateur sides Alsager's Bank, Audley and Cross Heath before joining Crewe Alexandra. He joined Stoke in 1900 for a small fee and played 16 times during the 1900–01 season as Stoke fought a successful battle against relegation. The next season saw Stoke again in relegation trouble and for the second season running surviving on the final day. Lockett experience a much better 1902–03 campaign as Stoke finished 6th, their highest league position to that point. Lockett's good form was rewarded as he was called up for England duties in February 1903.
Before the season was finished Lockett joined Aston Villa where he spent two season before joining Preston North End.
International career Lockett played one game for England whilst with Stoke, which came in a 4–0 win over Ireland in February 1903.
Career statistics Club Source:
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsStoke1900–01First Division160001601901–02First Division275403151902–03First Division22240262Total65780737Aston Villa1902–03First Division1000101903–04First Division272002721904–05First Division13300133Total41500415Preston North End1905–06First Division324103341906–07First Division231002311907–08First Division9010100Total64520665Watford1908–09Southern League370003701909–10Southern League370003701910–11Southern League380003801911–12Southern League29100291Total1411001411Career total3111810032118
International Source:
National teamYearAppsGoalsEngland190310Total10
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