John Henry Howshall (12 July 1912 – 1962) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Accrington Stanley, Bristol Rovers, Carlisle United, Chesterfield, Southport and Stoke City.
Career Howshall was born in Stoke-on-Trent and played amateur football with Dresden Juniors, Longton Juniors and Dresden United before joining Stoke City in 1933. He played once for Stoke in 1932–33 which came in a 1–1 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers on 30 September 1933. He was released at the end of the season and went on to play for Football League Third Division sides Chesterfield, Southport, Bristol Rovers, Accrington Stanley and Carlisle United before ending his career with non-league Northwich Victoria and Wigan Athletic.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA Cup3rd Div. CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsStoke City1932–33First Division10000010Chesterfield1934–35Third Division North2501010270Southport1935–36Third Division North35010303901936–37Third Division North1602040220Total5103070610Bristol Rovers1937–38Third Division South2100000210Accrington Stanley1938–39Third Division North80000080Carlisle United1938–39Third Division North3201020350Career total1400501101540
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