Evelyn Waddington (1853–1928) was an English association footballer and clergyman. He played as a forward and half-back.
Football Career Waddington attended Westminster School before matriculating at Christ Church, Oxford. He won his Blue for Oxford University A.F.C. in the 1873–74, 1874–75, and 1875–76 seasons, playing in the Varsity Match against Cambridge University each year. He was part of the Oxford team that won the 1874 FA Cup Final, defeating the Royal Engineers 2–0. He also played for the Wanderers club.
He earned one cap for the England national team, playing against Scotland at Hamilton Crescent, Partick on 6 March 1875. The match ended in a 2–2 draw.
Clerical Career After graduating from Oxford, Waddington took holy orders in the Church of England. He served as a curate at various parishes before becoming the Rector of St. Mary's, Islington (1889–1901) and later the Rector of St. Botolph's, Bishopsgate (1901–1928). He also served as a Chaplain to the Forces.
