 In August 1890, Wilson was transferred to Kidderminster Harriers, where he played for twelve months before a move to Birmingham St George's.He retired from playing football in April 1892 and from 1894 to 1910 was a Football League referee and linesman, officiating in First Division, Second Division and FA Cup matches, as well as at Non-League level.Wilson later worked as a goldsmith in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter for 25 years prior to the Second World War.