Background
Fenwick was born in Wallsend and trained as a boilermaker.
Fenwick was born in Wallsend and trained as a boilermaker.
In May 1919, he joined Southampton as a professional football player and made his Southern League in the first match of the 1919-1920 season, a 1–1 draw with Exeter City. Fenwick retained his place at right half for the first six matches, after which he was in and out of the side, with Percy Prince usually taking his place, until November when fellow former Harland and Wolff employee, Arthur Andrews took over at right half. Unable to regain his place in the side, even after Andrews broke a leg in January, Fenwick left the area and returned to his native north-east.