| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1898–1899 | Burslem Port Vale | 1 | (0) |
| Total | 1 | (0) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
R. H. Capener was a footballer who played one game as a forward for Burslem Port Vale in 1898.
Career
Capener joined Burslem Port Vale on a trial basis in August 1898. His Second Division debut came at inside-right in a 2–0 loss to Leicester Fosse at the Athletic Ground on 12 November. This proved to be his only appearance, and he was released, most probably at the end of the season.
Capener also played for Aston Villa at some point before joining Burslem Port Vale.
Career statistics
Source:
| Club | Season | Division | League | FA Cup | Other | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Burslem Port Vale | 1898–99 | Second Division | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
References
- Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 52. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
- "Burslem Port Vale Final Practice". Evening Sentinel. 30 August 1898. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
- R. H. Capener at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)