Herbert Birchenough (21 September 1874 – 28 February 1942) was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

[1] He quickly established himself as the number 1 keeper and helped the team win the Staffordshire Senior Cup in 1898.

[1] After 24 league and cup appearances in 1899–1900 he was sold to Glossop in January 1900 for £250 to ease Vale's financial difficulties.

He kept goal in 25 league and five FA Cup games in the 1902–03 campaign,[3] after making his debut in a 1–0 win over Arsenal on 25 October.

His son, Frank Birchenough, followed in his footsteps as a goalkeeper and represented West Ham United and Burnley.