Andrew Mitchell (footballer, born 1879)

For the footballer who played for Airdrieonians, Newton Heath, and Burton Swifts, see Andrew Mitchell (full-back).

Andrew Mitchell
Personal information
Full name Andrew Mitchell
Date of birth 1879
Place of birth Scotland
Date of death after 1899
Position(s) Outside left
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Albion Rovers
1898–1899 Woolwich Arsenal 10 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Andrew Mitchell (1879 – after 1899) was a Scottish footballer. An outside left, he first played for Albion Rovers before transferring to Woolwich Arsenal in 1898. He made his debut against Luton Town on 3 September 1898 and scored the winning goal in a 1–0 win. He played ten league games in 1898–99, but soon fell out of favour and left the club at the end of that season.

References

  • Harris, Jeff (1995). Hogg, Tony (ed.). Arsenal Who's Who. Independent UK Sports. p. 38. ISBN 1-899429-03-4.


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