Arnold Oxspring (born c. 1876; death year unknown) was an English footballer who played with Doncaster Rovers and Barnsley around the 1900s.

Playing career

Doncaster Rovers

Coming from the Ecclesfield club, Oxspring was signed by Doncaster Rovers to replace McUrich at inside right who had broken his leg. In his debut on 4 September 1887 he scored 4 in a 6–0 home win over Long Eaton Rangers in the Midland League.

Arnold Oxspring

On 5 November 1888, he scored two in Doncaster's joint highest win, a 14–0 victory over Huddersfield Town. Over three seasons, Oxspring scored 56 goals in the Midland League, Yorkshire League, Wharncliffe Charity Cup League, and FA Cup.

Arnold Oxspring

Barnsley

Football League club Barnsley signed him for the start of the 1900–01 season. He played in the left half position and went on to become club captain.

Arnold Oxspring

Honours

Doncaster Rovers

Midland League Champions: 1898–99

Yorkshire League Runners-up: 1898–99

References

English men's footballers

Men's association football inside forwards

Men's association football wing halves

Ecclesfield F.C. players

Doncaster Rovers F.C. players

Barnsley F.C. players

Midland Football League players

English Football League players

1870s births

Year of death missing

Place of birth missing