Billy Leighton
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Alexander Leighton | ||
| Date of birth | 8 December 1914 | ||
| Place of birth | Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England | ||
| Date of death | 1981 (aged 66–67) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (1.77 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Meldon Villa | |||
| Walker Park | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1932–1938 | Newcastle United | 39 | (8) |
| 1938–1939 | Southend United | 16 | (2) |
| EKCO Sports | |||
| 1945–1946 | Colchester United (guest) | 3 | (0) |
| Total | 58 | (10) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
William Alexander Leighton (8 December 1914 – 1981) was an English footballer who played in the Football League as a forward for Newcastle United and Southend United.