Albert James Mitchell (born 22 January 1922 – April 1997) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Blackburn Rovers, Luton Town, Middlesbrough, Northampton Town, Southport and Stoke City.
Career Mitchell began his career with local side Burslem Albion, before joining Stoke City where he played four times in 1946–47 scoring twice against Middlesbrough and then featured six times in 1947–48. After two years at the Victoria Ground Mitchell had a short spell with Blackburn Rovers before joining Kettering Town. Northampton Town was his next club, as he signed for them in 1949. After 81 league appearances, Mitchell signed for Luton Town, where he spent three seasons before transferring to Middlesbrough early on in the 1954–55 season. After two years at Ayresome Park, he moved on to Southport, Wellington Town, Kidderminster Harriers, and Stafford Rangers.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsStoke City1946–47First Division4200421947–48First Division600060Total10200102Blackburn Rovers1947–48First Division300030Northampton Town1949–50Third Division South37147644201950–51Third Division South44722469Total8121989029Luton Town 1951–52Second Division41166147171952–53Second Division33123136131953–54Second Division30124034121954–55Second Division210021Total1064113211943Middlesbrough1954–55Second Division315003151955–56Second Division19120211Total50620526Southport1956–57Third Division North16310173Career total26673521027883
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