Thomas Newton (fl. c. 1890s – 1924) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Football League for Portsmouth and Ashington.
Personal life Newton served as a private in the Football Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment during the First World War. He was the battalion's first casualty on active service, suffering an injury while disembarking SS Bellerophon at Le Havre in the early hours of 17 November 1915. He was wounded and made a prisoner of war by the Germans on 13 November 1916.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCroydon Common1912–13Southern League Second Division20141242Portsmouth1920–21Third Division1000101921–22Third Division South8000801922–2340020420Total49020510Career total69161752
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