Career
Axcell was born in Leigh-on-Sea and played for Leigh Ramblers, Fulham and Grays United before joining Football League side Burton United in 1905. After a season and a half with Burton he joined Stoke in December 1906. However he only played three matches for Stoke in 1906-1907 failing to impress the directors who sent him back to Burton in February.
He then returned Essex to play for Southend United.
