Matthew Thomas Palmer (born 27 February 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Notts County.
Career Burton Albion Palmer was born in Derby, Derbyshire. He joined Burton Albion's youth academy after being released by Derby County. He secured the award for most improved young player at the end of his first season as a scholar at the club. He made his debut on 15 November 2012 as an 89th-minute substitute in the FA Cup, in a 2–0 away win over Altrincham. He made his League Two debut on 5 April 2013, coming on 79 minutes into a 7–1 away defeat to Port Vale. Palmer's first goal came on 10 November 2013 in a 2–0 home win over Hereford United in the first round of the FA Cup. He came on as a 78th-minute substitute on 26 May in the 2014 League Two play-off final, in which Burton were beaten 1–0 by Fleetwood Town at Wembley Stadium.
Palmer joined League One club Oldham Athletic on 22 January 2016 on a one-month loan.
Rotherham United Palmer signed for League One club Rotherham United on 25 January 2018 on a two-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
He joined newly relegated League Two club Bradford City on 5 July 2019 on a season-long loan.
Swindon Town Palmer signed for club Swindon Town on 31 January 2020 on an 18-month deal after his contract was terminated at Rotherham United. He scored his first goal for Swindon in an EFL Trophy tie against Exeter City on 6 October 2020.
Palmer signed for Wigan Athletic on loan until 4 January 2021
On 14 May 2021 it was announced that he would leave Swindon at the end of the season, following the expiry of his contract.
Notts County On 21 July 2021, Palmer joined Notts County F.C. signing a two-year-deal.
On 25 December 2022, Palmer extended his contract with Notts County F.C. until the end of the 2024-25 season.
He is currently the club's longest serving player.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBurton Albion2012–13League Two20100000302013–14League Two4003120304812014–15League Two3341020103742015–16League One1401021101812016–17Championship3611020—3912017–18Championship1110030—141Total136671111501598Oldham Athletic (loan)2015–16League One141———141Rotherham United2017–18League One140——201602018–19Championship1001020—130Total240102020290Bradford City (loan)2019–20League Two180000000180Swindon Town2019–20League Two10000000102020–21League One241000021262Total251000021272Wigan Athletic (loan)2020–21League One100000000100Notts County2021–22National League43220—104622022–23National League46200—204822023–24League Two1600000101702024–25League Two310200000330Total13644000401934Career total3631212113113145015
Honours Burton Albion Football League Two: 2014–15 Football League One second-place promotion: 2015–16
Rotherham United EFL League One play-offs: 2018
Notts County National League play-offs: 2023 EFL League Two play-offs: 2026
Individual Notts County Player of the Year: 2021–22 National League Team of the Year: 2022–23
References
External links
Profile at the Rotherham United F.C. website