But being a small town the club could not compete when Football became professional (See Wikipedia article on Padiham F.C.).
His debut league goal and first brace was scored on 15 September 1888 at Leamington Road, Blackburn.
[4] Season 1889-90 was Accrington' most successful ever in its short time as a member of The Football League, finishing sixth.
The only match Kirkham missed was the FA Cup replay against West Bromwich Albion.
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