Season 1889 - 1890 was Accrington' most successful League campaign in its short membership of the League. The club finished sixth. Barbour played 16 League Matches (out of 22) six of which were won (Accrington won nine). He was Accrington' Joint top-scorer with Arthur Wilkinson scoring 11 goals plus two goals in the 1889-90 FA Cup campaign. Barbour scored in five of the nine wins Accrington achieved that season. At the end of the 1889-90 Season Barbour had scored 24 League goals over two seasons, all for Accrington, and he was Accrington' highest scorer. (registration & fee required)
