Ben Davies (forward)
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Ben Davies was a footballer in the 19th century for Port Vale
.
's first recorded line-up
in a 5–1 defeat at nearby
Stoke
on 9 December 1882 in a Staffordshire Senior Cup
second round replay. He scored a goal in the 4–2 win over Leek
in the replayed final of the North Staffordshire Charity Challenge Cup on 28 April 1883 as well as in the 12–0 Burslem Challenge Cup final win over Ironbridge on 21 March 1885. He also played in all five rounds of the 1885–86 FA Cup
campaign, and also made the North Staffordshire Charity Challenge Cup final side of 1885. In total he scored 25 goals in 79 games over all competitions before losing his place at the start of the 1886–87 season and being released, most likely in 1887.
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
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Playing career
Davies played at inside-right in Port ValePort Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
's first recorded line-up
History of Port Vale F.C.
The history of Port Vale F.C., an English association football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, began when the club was formed in 1876. In 1884, the club moved to the town of Burslem, changing their name to Burslem Port Vale in the process. The club joined the Football League Second Division upon its...
in a 5–1 defeat at nearby
Potteries derby
The Potteries derby is the football local derby in Stoke-on-Trent between Port Vale and Stoke City. The fans of each club both consider the other to be their main rivals; this has led to a heated atmosphere at these matches, especially with the rise of football hooliganism and the 'Naughty Forty'...
Stoke
Stoke City F.C.
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
on 9 December 1882 in a Staffordshire Senior Cup
Staffordshire Senior Cup
The Staffordshire Senior Challenge Cup is a football cup tournament based in the county of Staffordshire in England first competed for in 1877-78. Organised by the Staffordshire Football Association, it is competed for by a mix of clubs from Staffordshire and the surrounding areas. Both...
second round replay. He scored a goal in the 4–2 win over Leek
Leek Town F.C.
Leek Town Football Club is an English football club based in Leek, Staffordshire, currently playing in the Northern Premier League Division One South...
in the replayed final of the North Staffordshire Charity Challenge Cup on 28 April 1883 as well as in the 12–0 Burslem Challenge Cup final win over Ironbridge on 21 March 1885. He also played in all five rounds of the 1885–86 FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
campaign, and also made the North Staffordshire Charity Challenge Cup final side of 1885. In total he scored 25 goals in 79 games over all competitions before losing his place at the start of the 1886–87 season and being released, most likely in 1887.
Honours
with Port Vale- North Staffordshire Charity Challenge Cup winner: 1883, 1885 (shared)
- Burslem Challenge Cup winner: 1885