Thomas Marshall (footballer, born 1858)

Thomas Marshall (12 September 1858 – 29 April 1917) was an English professional footballer who played as an outside-right for Darwen in the 1870s and 1880s and made two appearances for England, both against Wales.

Marshall was born in the village of Withnell, approximately midway between Chorley, Blackburn and Darwen.

[2] Described as "a speedy winger with an accurate passing ability",[1] he was selected for the second international match against Wales, played at Wrexham's Racecourse Ground on 15 March 1880.

[4] Marshall retained his place for the next international, a return against Wales, played at Alexandra Meadows, Blackburn on 26 February 1881, where he lined up alongside another Darwen player, Thurston Rostron.

[1] In the 1881 census, Marshall was listed as a cotton loomer, living in Duckworth Street, Darwen.