James Stanton (18 November 1860 – August 1932) was an English footballer who played at full back or wing half.
He joined the factory's football team, the West Bromwich Strollers, in 1878 and played in the club's first match (vs. Hudson's) in November of that year.
Stanton continued to play for the club after their change of name to West Bromwich Albion in 1879.
In 1883 he played in Albion's first FA Cup match, against Wednesbury Old Athletic.
[1] West Bromwich Albion held a testimonial match for Stanton on 16 May 1885; the team lost 1–2 to a district XI.