[2] Ingham began his career with Aberdare Athletic before joining West Ham United in 1903.
[2] Having moved to Plymouth Argyle the following year, Ingham was the club's top goalscorer in his first season.
[1] He made 80 appearances for Argyle in all competitions and scored 20 goals before joining Accrington Stanley in 1909.
[1][2] Together with Norwich team-mate Percy Sutcliffe, Ingham signed professional forms with North-Eastern League club Darlington in 1914.
[7] Competitive football was suspended in 1915 due to the First World War and there is no record of Ingham resuming his career after the conflict.