Career
Watkin played for Congleton Town, before joining Stoke City. However this was the extent of his appearances with the "Potters". He picked up a knee injury in a 2–2 draw at Rotherham United on 19 October 1929, which kept him on the sidelines for four months.
He finished the 1929-1930 Third Division North title winning season with nine goals in 13 appearances.
He struggled to nail down a place in the side though, and never featured in the 1930-1931 Second Division season. He was given a free transfer back to former club Congleton in April 1931. with Stoke City.