During his career, he made twelve appearances in The Football League during spells with Cardiff City and Newport County.
Ashton began his career with Wrexham following the return of The Football League at the end of World War II.
[2] He joined Cardiff City in April 1948 and, after impressing for their reserve side, he was handed his professional debut on the final day of the 1947–48 season.
[4] The following season, he remained as backup to Canning's replacement Phil Joslin but struggled to make an impression and was released.
[3] He joined non-league side Bath City soon after but returned to the Football League with Newport County in December 1949.