Joseph Copestake (born 1859) was an English footballer who played for Stoke.[1]

Joe Copestake
Personal information
Full name Joseph Copestake[1]
Date of birth 1859[1]
Place of birth Stoke-upon-Trent, England[1]
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Newcastle-Under-Lyme
1885–1886 Stoke
Stoke Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Copestake played for Newcastle-Under-Lyme before joining Stoke in 1885.[1] He played in both FA Cup matches in the 1885–86 season as Stoke lost to Crewe Alexandra in a replay.[1] He left the club at the end of the season and joined Stoke Town.[1]

Career statistics

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Club Season FA Cup Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals
Stoke[1] 1885–86 2 0 2 0
Career Total 2 0 2 0

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.