Matthew Alexander (born 7 May 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Alnwick Town in the Ebac Northern League Division Two
Career On 10 August 2019, Alexander made his Bolton Wanderers debut in a 0–0 draw at home to Coventry City, in which Bolton fielded their youngest ever team, due to financial difficulties. He signed his first professional contract with Bolton Wanderers on 15 May 2020, penning a one-year deal. A year later, Bolton revealed he was contracted for the 2021–2022 season.
On 19 July 2021 it was announced that he would join Lancaster City on a season long loan, though the loan wouldn't officially start until a later date to allow him to take part in both Lancaster and Bolton's pre-seasons.The Bolton News: "Bolton Wanderers keeper Matt Alexander to leave for Lancaster on loan this week" The loan became "official" on 7 AugustLANCASTER CITY FC: "SQUAD UPDATE" and he made his competitive debut on 14 August in a 1–0 defeat against Whitby Town.Football Webpages: "Northern Premier League - Premier Division – Lancaster City 0 - 1 Whitby Town" Alexander was named Man of the Match despite Lancaster losing.Pitchero: "LANCASTER CITY FC 0–1 WHITBY TOWN Player of the match Matthew Alexander" Alexander started the season as first choice Goalkeeper, however he lost his place to fellow loanee Aidan DowlingBlackburn Rovers: "Dowling loan extended" and his loan was terminated early on 23 November.Lancaster City: "LOANS: We can confirm that Matty Alexander and Brandon Lonsdale have returned to their parent clubs Bolton and Blackburn Rovers. We thank them both for their efforts for the Dolly Blues and wish them good luck with their professional career" On 4 February 2022, he joined Runcorn Linnets on loan until the end of the season.Bolton Wanderers: "Matthew Alexander has joined Northern Premier League Division One West side @RuncornLinnets on loan until the end of the season. All the best, @Matty__Alex! #BWFC 🐘🏰" He made his debut a day later in a 2–0 defeat against Trafford but picked up an injury during the match, causing him to miss the rest of the season.Runcorn Linnets: "11 Feb 2022 : The Goalkeeper Situation" On 3 May 2022 the club confirmed that he would be released at the end of his contract.
Following his release, Alexander joined Northern Alliance Premier Division side, Alnwick Town before spending time dual-registered with Blyth Spartans of the National League North.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBolton Wanderers2019–20League One10000010202020–21League Two00000000002021–22League One00—000000Total1000001020Lancaster City (loan)2021–22Football Webpages: "Lancaster City – Appearances – Matthew Alexander"NWCFL: "Lancaster City 3-0 Squires Gate"Northern Premier League Premier Division13020—10160Runcorn Linnets (loan)2021–22Football Web Pages: "Runcorn Linnets – Appearances – Matty Alexander"Northern Premier League Division One West10——0010Alnwick Town2022–23Northern Alliance Premier DivisionNo data currently availableBlyth Spartans (dual-reg.)2022–23National League North0000—0000Career total150200020190
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