Joseph Cassidy (30 July 1872 - 7 August 1941) was a Scottish footballer who played as a forward.

Born in Dalziel, Lanarkshire, Cassidy started his career with Motherwell Athletic before joining Blythe in 1890.

In seven seasons back with the club, Cassidy played 163 games and scored 99 goals.

At the latter club, he would be captain for their first game at Ayresome Park, also scoring the first competitive goal at the new ground.

Cassidy emigrated to the United States and died in Chicago on August 7th 1941[2]