Ernest Pinkney (23 November 1887 – 1975) was an English professional association football player either side of the First World War. Pinkney was born in Glasgow to English parents from Yorkshire. The family moved back to England when he was still young. He played for West Hartlepool, before joining Everton, where he made 8 appearances in The Football League. He subsequently played for Barrow of the Lancashire Combination and New Brompton of the Southern League, where he played regularly for two seasons before competitive football was abandoned due to the outbreak of war.