Matthew Wright (Scottish footballer)

Matthew Wright (born 16 October 2002) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Elgin City, on loan from Ross 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 and Elgin City.

Matthew Wright
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-10-16) 16 October 2002
Place of birth Stornoway, Scotland
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Elgin City
(on loan from Ross County)
Youth career
0000–2018 Point
2018–2020 Ross County
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Ross County 6 (1)
2021–2022 → Brora Rangers (loan) 15 (15)
2022 → Montrose (loan) 17 (6)
2023 → Falkirk (loan) 10 (1)
2023– → Elgin City (loan) 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 August 2023

Career

Ross County

Wright 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)

On 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)

On 26 January 2023, Wright joined Scottish League One club Falkirk on loan until the end of the season.[6]

Elgin City (loan)

In August 2023, Wright joined Scottish League Two club Elgin City on loan.[7]

Career statistics
As of match played 13 May 2023
Club Season League Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Ross County 2020–21[8] Scottish Premiership 200010—30
2021–22[9] 410010—51
2022–23[10] 000000—00
Total 6100200081
Brora Rangers (loan) 2021–22 Highland Football League 151532113[lower-alpha 1]22220
Montrose (loan) 2022–23[11] Scottish League One 17600002[lower-alpha 2]0196
Falkirk (loan) 2022–23[11] Scottish League One 101300010141
Career total 48236231626328
  1. Appearances in the North of Scotland Cup
  2. Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup

References
  1. "Elgin City 1-4 Ross County". spfl.co.uk. 14 November 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  2. "Wright earns two year deal with Ross County FC". Stornoway Gazette. 30 May 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
  3. "Islander footballer makes premiership debut against Rangers". Hebrides news. 7 December 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
  4. "Matthew Wright strikes late as Scottish Premiership leaders held in error-strewn draw". Sky Sports. 30 January 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  5. "Loan spells for Graduates". Ross County. 11 August 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  6. "MATTHEW WRIGHT SIGNS ON LOAN". Falkirk Football Club. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  7. "Matthew Wright joins Elgin City on loan". RCFC. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  8. "Games played by Matthew Wright in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  9. "Games played by Matthew Wright in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  10. "Games played by Matthew Wright in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  11. "Games played by Matthew Wright in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
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