Born in
Barrhead, Scotland, Stevenson first played for
Third Lanark in
1892–93, before joining
Woolwich Arsenal in May 1894. He spent a single season with the Gunners, playing at half-back for the first seven
Second Division matches of the
1894–95 season. Stevenson also briefly captained the club. In March 1895, Stevenson was allowed to join up with
Old Castle Swifts, but they soon folded and he returned to Scotland. The first season saw Stevenson score at least 8 goals in 20 games and gain a winner's medal in the
West Ham Charity Cup. In February 1897, after 16 appearances and 5 goals in the Irons' second campaign of
1896–97, Stevenson left the club. He once again returned to Scotland and joined
Arthurlie. ==References==