Robert William Duckworth (1870–1924) was an English professional association footballer who played as an inside–forward. Duckworth signed for Royal Swifts in 1887 and joined Burnley the following year. Robert Duckworth, playing as a forward, made his League debut on 22 September 1888 at Dudley Road, the then home of Wolverhampton Wanderers. Burnley lost to the home team 4–1. When Robert Duckworth played as a forward against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 22 September 1888 he was approximately 18 years 38 days old; which made him, on that third weekend of League football, Burnley' youngest player, replacing Alec Brady. Robert Duckworth appeared in one of the 22 League matches played by Burnley in season 1888–89.