Robert McFarlane (1866 – October 1898) was a Scottish footballer who played as a full-back. Born in Airdrie, McFarlane began his career with local side Airdrieonians, before moving to England to play for Bootle. He was part of the Bootle side that took part in the inaugural season of the Football Alliance in 1889–90, helping them to second place behind The Wednesday. That summer, he joined Sunderland Albion, whom he also helped to a runners-up spot in 1890–91. McFarlane was married to a sister of the Doughty brothers, Jack and Roger, who also played for Newton Heath in their pre-League days.