title: Robert Stephenson (footballer)
text: # Robert Stephenson (footballer)
  
  Robert Stephenson (born 10 November 1875) was an English footballer. His regular position was as a forward.
  
  He played for Talbot and Newton Heath. He scored on his debut in the Heathens' 3–0 victory against Rotherham Town on 11 January 1896. An amateur inside forward, while still a student, he returned to amateur football after a most promising League debut.
  
  