Robert Macbeth (1862–1931) was an English footballer who played in The Football League for Accrington, Northwich Victoria and Rotherham Town. Robert Macbeth made his debut and played his only game of the inaugural Football League season of 1888–1889 on 19 January 1889. He played on the left wing and played at Thorneyholme Road, Accrington. Accrington lost 0–2 to Blackburn Rovers.