Matthew Wright (born 16 October 2002) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Strathspey Thistle. He has also played for Montrose, Falkirk, Elgin City, Nairn County, Brora Rangers and Brechin.
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. On 6 December 2020 Wright came off the bench against Rangers for his Scottish Premiership Debut. On return to Ross County in January 2022, Wright scored a 96th-minute equaliser against Rangers, which was his first Scottish Premiership goal.
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.
Falkirk (loan) On 26 January 2023, Wright joined Scottish League One club Falkirk on loan until the end of the season.
Elgin City (loan) In August 2023, Wright joined Scottish League Two club Elgin City on loan.
Nairn County On 14 June 2024, Wright signed a two-year deal with Highland League club, Nairn County.
Return to Brora On 24 January 2025, Wright joined Highland League club Brora Rangers after a short spell with Nairn. On 9 July 2025 it was announced that Wright would be taking a break from football ahead of the 25–26 season.
Strathspey Thistle
On 9 October 2025, Wright joined Highland League club, Strathspey Thistle on a three-year deal.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsRoss County2020–21Scottish Premiership200010—302021–22410010—512022–23000000—00Total6100200081Brora Rangers (loan)2021–22Highland Football League 151532113Appearances in the North of Scotland Cup22220Montrose (loan) 2022–23Scottish League One17600002Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup0196Falkirk (loan)2022–23Scottish League One101300010141Career total48236231626328
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