William Walls Jeffrey (1866 – 25 August 1932)[1] was an English footballer who played in defence for various teams, including Burnley, Woolwich Arsenal and Southampton St. Mary's in the 1890s.
[2] After a spell in Lancashire with West Manchester, Jeffrey played for several clubs in Lincolnshire, before returning to the north-west to join Burnley of the Football League in August 1891.
[4] In November 1894, Jeffrey was recruited by Southampton St. Mary's who had just embarked on the inaugural season of the newly formed Southern League.
Jeffrey made his "Saints" debut, taking over from David Hamer, at left-back in a 2–2 draw against Millwall Athletic at the Antelope Ground.
[5] Jeffrey also made two appearances in the FA Cup, helping Southampton reach the First round proper for the first time, going down 4–1 to Nottingham Forest of the First Division.