A full back, Alton began his career with spells at Spital Olympic, Chesterfield Town, Castleford Town, Doncaster Rovers and Stalybridge Celtic prior to the outbreak of the First World War in 1914.

[1] Alton joined Third Division South club Brentford in 1921 and he was a virtual ever-present during his time at Griffin Park,[3] making 133 appearances and scoring six goals (all from penalties) before being given a free transfer in August 1925.

[3][4] He ended his career with a spell at Southern League club Northfleet United.

[3] Alton served as a corporal in the Royal Engineers during the First World War.

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