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Fred Sheldon (Welsh footballer)

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Full name
  
Fredrick Sheldon

Name
  
Fred Sheldon

Playing position
  
Midfield

Role
  
Footballer

Years
  
Team

Position
  
Midfielder

1921-1926
  
Aberdare Athletic


Place of birth
  
Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

Fredrick Sheldon (born in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales) was a footballer who played in The Football League for Aberdare Athletic. He initially played for Barry Town and was transferred to Swansea Town in 1919. In the South Wales derby between Swansea Town and Cardiff City in 1919, Sheldon famously scored both goals as Swansea recovered from a 1-0 deficit to win 2-1.

References

Fred Sheldon (Welsh footballer) Wikipedia