Matthew Wright (born 16 October 2002) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Highland League club Nairn County. He made his debut for County in the Scottish League Cup against Stirling Albion.[1] He has also played on loan for Brora Rangers, Montrose, Falkirk and Elgin City.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 16 October 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Stornoway, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Nairn County | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2018 | Point | ||
| 2018–2020 | Ross County | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2024 | Ross County | 6 | (1) |
| 2021–2022 | → Brora Rangers (loan) | 15 | (15) |
| 2022 | → Montrose (loan) | 17 | (6) |
| 2023 | → Falkirk (loan) | 10 | (1) |
| 2023–2024 | → Elgin City (loan) | 6 | (1) |
| 2024 | → Brechin City (loan) | 13 | (3) |
| 2024– | Nairn County | 10 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 September 2024 | |||
Career
editRoss County
editWright signed a two-year deal with Ross County on 30 May 2018 having played youth football with Point F.C. in the Western Isles.[2] On 6 December 2020 Wright came off the bench against Rangers for his Scottish Premiership Debut.[3] On return to Ross County in January 2022, Wright scored a 96th minute equaliser against Rangers, which was his first Scottish Premiership goal.[4]
Brora Rangers (loan)
editOn 11 August 2021 after appearing for Ross County in the Scottish League Cup against Montrose Wright was sent on loan to Highland Football League side Brora Rangers until January 2022.[5]
Falkirk (loan)
editOn 26 January 2023, Wright joined Scottish League One club Falkirk on loan until the end of the season.[6]
Elgin City (loan)
editIn August 2023, Wright joined Scottish League Two club Elgin City on loan.[7]
Nairn County
editOn 14 June 2024, Wright signed a two-year deal with Highland League club, Nairn County.[8]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 13 May 2023
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Ross County | 2020–21[9] | Scottish Premiership | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |
| 2021–22[10] | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 5 | 1 | |||
| 2022–23[11] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | ||
| Brora Rangers (loan) | 2021–22 | Highland Football League | 15 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3[a] | 2 | 22 | 20 |
| Montrose (loan) | 2022–23[11] | Scottish League One | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 19 | 6 |
| Falkirk (loan) | 2022–23[11] | Scottish League One | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Career total | 48 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 63 | 28 | ||
- ^ Appearances in the North of Scotland Cup
- ^ Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
References
edit- ^ "Elgin City 1–4 Ross County". spfl.co.uk. 14 November 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
- ^ "Wright earns two year deal with Ross County FC". Stornoway Gazette. 30 May 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
- ^ "Islander footballer makes premiership debut against Rangers". Hebrides news. 7 December 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ "Matthew Wright strikes late as Scottish Premiership leaders held in error-strewn draw". Sky Sports. 30 January 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ^ "Loan spells for Graduates". Ross County. 11 August 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ "MATTHEW WRIGHT SIGNS ON LOAN". Falkirk Football Club. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ^ "Matthew Wright joins Elgin City on loan". RCFC. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "Former Ross County forward signs for Nairn". Inverness Courier. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Matthew Wright in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Matthew Wright in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Matthew Wright in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
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