William Middleton was an English professional footballer who made over 280 appearances as a forward in the Scottish League for Ayr United, Aberdeen and Dumbarton. He also played in the Football League for Southend United.

Personal life Middleton served as a private in the Football Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment during the First World War.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAyr United1913–14Scottish First Division315103221914–15Scottish First Division325—3251915–16Scottish First Division160—1601916–17Scottish First Division154—1541917–18Scottish First Division239—2391918–19Scottish First Division275—2751919–20Scottish First Division233—233Total167311016831Aberdeen1920–21Scottish First Division393414341921–22Scottish First Division401704711922–23Scottish First Division31351364Total11071621269Southend United1923–24Third Division South30010310Dumbarton1924–25Scottish Second Division600060Career total3133818233140

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