Richard Williams (17 April 1866 â 5 November 1939) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Born in Bromborough Pool, Williams played for Bromborough Pool, Everton, Luton Town and Glossop North End/Glossop. At Everton he was a member of the first team between 1891 and 1895, making a total of 70 appearances - 58 in the Football League and 12 in the FA Cup. Williams played in the 1893 FA Cup Final for Everton, and moved to Luton Town in February 1895.
Williams worked at the Bromborough Pool soap factory (prior to turning professional at football) and was married twice.