Anthony Leighton (27 November 1939 – 4 April 1978) was a professional footballer who played as a striker for a number of Yorkshire clubs.
Born in Leeds, Leighton played for Doncaster Rovers, Barnsley, Huddersfield Town and Bradford City.
[1] He managed Bradford Park Avenue from December 1970 until October 1973.
[citation needed] Leighton died of motor neurone disease on 4 April 1978, aged 38.
This biographical article related to association football in England, about a forward born in the 1930s, is a stub.