Morton Peto Betts (30 August 1847 – 19 April 1914)[1] was a leading English sportsman of the late 19th century.

The goal was a relatively simple "tap-in", coming as a result of Walpole Vidal's successful dribble through the Royal Engineers' defence.

[2][3] Betts usually played football as a full-back, though his one appearance for England national team – against Scotland in 1877 – was as a goalkeeper.

[2] He spent his final years living in France and died aged 66 in Menton, shortly before the outbreak of World War I.

[8] Giller, Norman; 2004; 'Football and all That'; Hodder and Stoughton; pp15–16; ISBN 0-340-83589-3 Morton Betts at ESPNcricinfo