Joseph Copestake (born 1859) was an English footballer who played for Stoke. Career Copestake played for Newcastle-Under-Lyme before joining Stoke in 1885. He played in both FA Cup matches in the 1885–86 season as Stoke lost to Crewe Alexandra in a replay. He left the club at the end of the season and joined Stoke Town. Career statistics References English footballers Stoke City F.C. players 1859 births Year of death missing Association football forwards