Career
Born in Bilston, Staffordshire, Aston started his career at local club Bilston United. He joined Walsall as a professional in December 1895, getting his first experience of playing in the Football League before joining First Division side Aston Villa in 1898. Villa retained their title in 1899–1900.
Aston left Villa in 1901.
After one-season spells at Queens Park Rangers, Burton United, Gresley Rovers and Burton United again, Aston joined Watford in 1905. After playing in all 41 of Watford"s fixtures in 1907-1908, Aston left to club to join Leyton, with whom he finished his career.
He died in Leytonstone on 9 January 1931. Aston Villa Watford.