Background
Stanton was born in Bloxwich, Staffordshire.
Stanton was born in Bloxwich, Staffordshire.
He played for Bloxwich Strollers before joining Birmingham in April 1913 as cover at full back. Described as a solid, powerful defender who lacked pace, Stanton did not play for the club during the First World War, and returned to local football with Oldbury in 1918.