Background
Davies was born in Cefn Mawr, near Ruabon, and was the eldest of five brothers who played for Druids.
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Described as "a keen competitor and a tough tackler", he helped reach the final of the Welsh Cup in 1884, losing 1–0 to Oswestry White Stars after a replay. The following year, the clubs met again in the final with winning this time 3–1, again after a replay. He made his solitary international appearance against England in 1885.
The match was played at Leamington Road, Blackburn on 14 March and ended in a 1–1 draw, with the English performance described as "disappointing".
After leaving the in 1886, Davies moved to Manchester where he briefly played for Ardwick and later Rossendale. Davies was killed in action during the First World War.
