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Midfielder · 1957–1965
Lou Costello came from Aldershot in 1957 and developed into an important wing-half at Roots Hall. He played 266 league and cup matches, scoring fifteen times, after beginning his first-team spell on the right wing against Newport County.
| Competition | Starts | Sub appearances | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League | 251 | 0 | 251 | 15 |
| FA Cup | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| League Cup / FA Trophy | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Other cups | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All competitions | 266 | 0 | 266 | 15 |
This is the archived career snapshot, not an automatically combined lifetime total. Some earlier seasons and cup records are incomplete; current-season matches are shown separately until each historical season has been reconciled. No unverified figures are presented as definitive club records.
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Football League Third Division · 2000/01
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