Fredrick Basnett (10 November 1924 – 1997) was an English professional footballer who played for Stoke City. Career Basnett played for Stoke City during World War II along with his brother Albert. He was a useful goalscorer in the war leagues and made two appearances in the FA Cup in the 1945–46 season. At the end of the war Basnett left Stoke and went on to play for non-league Northwich Victoria. Career statistics References English footballers Stoke City F.C. players 1924 births Northwich Victoria F.C. players 1997 deaths Association football forwards