Walter Wilson (footballer, born 1865)

Walter Wilson was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Everton.

Early career
Walter Wilson was an Everton reserve player. He was not retained for season 1889-1890.

League debut
Walter Wilson made his League Debut on 30 March 1889 at Anfield, Liverpool against Blackburn Rovers. It was Everton' last match of the 1888-1889 season. Wilson was left-back, replacing Alec Dick. The match was originally scheduled for 5 January 1889 but the referee would not allow the match to start as the pitch was covered in ice. Alf Milward put Everton ahead but Blackburn soon equalised. Half-time - Everton 1-1 Blackburn Rovers. The second-half belonged to Everton. David Waugh restored Everton' lead and Joe Davies made it 3-1. Everton cruised after that to achieve a comfortable win against one of that season' top teams. Full-Time Everton 3-1 Blackburn Rovers.

1888-1889 Season
Wilson played just the one match, at left-back, for Everton and when he played his team conceded 1 out of 47 goals conceded for the season. Everton finished eighth in the League.

End of career
Walter Wilson was not retained for 1889-1890 and nothing is known about him after he left Everton.