Bob Howarth (20 June 1865 – 20 August 1938) was an English footballer.

An England international, he was a member of the Preston North End side which became known as "The Invincibles".

The following season, he was in the Preston side that did the double, being Football League champions and 1888–89 FA Cup winners.

[3] In 1891 he joined Everton, before returning to finish his career back at Preston North End.

This biographical article related to association football in England, about a defender born in the 1860s, is a stub.