Matthew Thomas Rush (born 11 March 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Boreham Wood.
Career Rush began his career at local club Wickford Town, before moving to Billericay Town in the summer of 2013. In December 2014, Southend United signed Rush to the youth system at the club. During the second half of the 2018–19 season, Rush signed for Great Wakering Rovers on loan. In August 2019, Rush signed for Isthmian League Premier Division club Harlow Town on loan, scoring eleven goals in 13 games in all competitions during three months at the club.
On 2 November 2019, Rush made his debut for Southend in a 1–0 loss against Sunderland.
On 6 January 2021, Rush joined National League South side Tonbridge Angels on a four-week loan deal.
On 11 February 2022, following nine National League appearances for Southend, Rush joined fellow Essex club Chelmsford City on loan. At the end of the 2021–22 season, Rush was released by Southend.
On 25 June 2022, Rush agreed to join fellow Essex-based side, Braintree Town ahead of the 2022–23 campaign following his release from Southend.
On 1 July 2023, Rush signed for newly promoted National League South club, Aveley.
On 3 November 2023, Rush joined Maidstone United, signing a deal until the end of the campaign.
On 21 June 2024, Rush signed for recently relegated National League side Sutton United. In November 2024, he returned to Maidstone United on loan.
On 31 December 2024, Rush was recalled from his loan spell with Maidstone United, joining Boreham Wood for an undisclosed fee.
Personal life Rush attended The Bromfords School in Wickford alongside former Southend teammate Charlie Kelman.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSouthend United 2018–19League One0000000000 2019–20League One70—001Appearances in the EFL Trophy080 2020–21League Two71100030111 2021–22National League9020—1Appearance in the FA Trophy0120Total231300050311Great Wakering Rovers (loan) 2018–19Isthmian League North Division82———82Harlow Town (loan) 2019–20Isthmian League South Central Division8520—361313Tonbridge Angels (loan) 2020–21National League South21———21Chelmsford City (loan) 2021–22National League South163———163Braintree Town 2022–23For FA Cup Second Qualifying Round: For FA Cup Second Qualifying Round Replay: For FA Cup Third Qualifying Round Replay: National League South38231—33446Aveley 2023–24For FA Cup Second Qualifying Round: For FA Cup Second Qualifying Round Replay: For FA Cup Third Qualifying Round: For FA Cup Third Qualifying Round Replay: National League South13264—00196Maidstone United2023–24National League South3114——413515Sutton United2024–25National League7021—0091Maidstone United (loan)2024–25National League South6300—0063Boreham Wood2024–25National League South2315——4227172025–26National League462543—11561332026–27National League4800—0048Total734843—1579258Career total22581209003017275107
Honours Boreham Wood National League South play-offs: 2025
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