He gained an FA Cup winners medal with West Bromwich Albion and was the scorer of the club's first ever goal in The Football League.

He began his football career during the amateur era, joining Hamstead Swifts in 1877 before transferring to Aston Unity three years later.

In the final five minutes of the match, Wilson scored Albion's first ever league goal, which helped his team to achieve a 2–0 victory.

[4] In August 1890, Wilson was transferred to Kidderminster Harriers, where he played for twelve months before a move to Birmingham St George's.

[1] Described by one source as a smart, unobtrusive left-winger of dashing style and all-out aggression, Wilson kept defences on the alert with his cunning wing play.