| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 February 1937 | ||
| Place of birth | Preston, England | ||
| Date of death | 2009 (aged 71–72) | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Netherfield | |||
| 1957–1962 | Preston North End | 102 | (26) |
| 1963–1965 | Bury | 86 | (22) |
| 1966–1967 | Barrow | 47 | (14) |
| Fleetwood Town | |||
| Total | 235 | (62) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. | |||
Alex Alston (26 February 1937 – 23 February 2009) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Barrow, Bury and Preston North End. His brother Adrian was also a professional footballer, representing Australia at international level.