Wartime games he played in 1941-1942
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Goals scored | Match report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 August | Wrexham | Football League Northern | 0 | View report |
| 06 September | Wrexham | Football League Northern | 1 | View report |
| 13 September | Manchester City | Football League Northern | 1 | View report |
| 20 September | Manchester City | Football League Northern | 0 | View report |
| 27 September | New Brighton | Football League Northern | 1 | View report |
| 04 October | New Brighton | Football League Northern | 0 | View report |
| 11 October | Stockport County | Football League Northern | 0 | View report |
| 18 October | Stockport County | Football League Northern | 1 | View report |
| 25 October | Everton | Football League Northern | 2 | View report |
| 01 November | Everton | Football League Northern | 1 | View report |
| 08 November | Chester City | Football League Northern | 0 | View report |
| 15 November | Chester City | Football League Northern | 1 | View report |
| 22 November | Manchester United | Football League Northern | 0 | View report |
| 29 November | Manchester United | Football League Northern | 1 | View report |
| 06 December | Tranmere Rovers | Football League Northern | 0 | View report |
| 13 December | Tranmere Rovers | Football League Northern | 0 | View report |
| 20 December | Stoke City | Football League Northern | 1 | View report |
| 25 December | Stoke City | Football League Northern | 1 | View report |
| 27 December | Bury | Football League Northern | 1 | View report |
| 03 January | Bury | Football League Northern | 1 | View report |
| 10 January | Preston North End | Football League Northern | 0 | View report |
| 17 January | Preston North End | Football League Northern | 0 | View report |
| 14 February | Blackpool | Football League Northern | 0 | View report |
| 21 February | Sheffield United | Football League Northern | 2 | View report |
| 28 February | Sheffield United | Football League Northern | 0 | View report |
| 21 March | Chester City | Lancashire S. Cup | 1 | View report |
| 28 March | Rochdale | Football League Northern | 3 | View report |
| 04 April | Burnley | Football League Northern | 1 | View report |
| 06 April | Burnley | Football League Northern | 0 | View report |
| 11 April | Everton | Football League Northern | 0 | View report |
| 25 April | Blackburn Rovers | Football League Northern | 0 | View report |
| 09 May | Chester City | Lancashire S. Cup | 0 | View report |
| 16 May | Preston North End | Football League Northern | 1 | View report |
| 23 May | Blackburn Rovers | Lancashire S. Cup | 0 | View report |
| 25 May | Blackpool | Football League Northern | 1 | View report |
| 30 May | Everton | Football League Northern | 0 | View report |
King Billy quote
"Most defenders knew who was windy amongst the opposition attack but Billy never chickened out. He was big, strong, speedy and he played it hard but fair. He put his heart and soul into the game. He was a great competitor. He wasn't a Matthews or a Finney. He was direct, no frills. Even when you had taken the ball from him he'd have another bite at you."
Harry Johnston - Blackpool 1934-1955 and England full-back 1946-1953
