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Matthew Platt
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Matthew James Platt (born 3 October 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Notts County.
Key Information
Career
[edit]Blackburn Rovers
[edit]In November 2015 Platt signed a new professional contract at Blackburn Rovers penning a two-and-a-half-year deal.[3]
In February 2017 Platt and his teammate, Connor Thomson, joined Barrow on loan. He made eight appearances for the Bluebirds during his short spell with the club.[4]
In August 2017 he made his first team debut coming on as a substitute for Blackburn Rovers in a 2017–18 EFL Trophy game against Stoke City Under 21's.[5]
On 3 August 2018, he joined newly-promoted League One side Accrington Stanley on a season-long loan deal.[6] On 2 January he returned to Blackburn Rovers.[7]
On 11 May 2019, he signed a new one-year contract with Blackburn Rovers until the summer of 2020.[8]
Barrow
[edit]On 30 August 2019 he rejoined Barrow on loan until the end of the season.[9] On 29 July 2020 he signed a two-year deal with Barrow for an undisclosed fee.[10]
Bradford City
[edit]In May 2022 it was announced that he would sign for Bradford City on 1 July 2022.[11][12] At the end of the 2023–24 season, he was offered a new contract by Bradford City.[13]
Notts County
[edit]On 24 May 2024, he signed for Notts County on a two-year contract.[14]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 8 March 2025
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Blackburn Rovers | 2016–17[15] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017–18[16] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2019–20[17] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Barrow (loan) | 2016–17[15] | National League | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| Accrington Stanley (loan) | 2018–19[18] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Southport (loan) | 2018–19[18] | National League North | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | |
| Barrow (loan) | 2019–20[17] | National League | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 31 | 0 | |
| Barrow | 2020–21[19] | League Two | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 2 |
| 2021–22[20] | League Two | 28 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 2 | |
| Total | 52 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 4 | ||
| Bradford City | 2022–23[21] | League Two | 39 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4[c] | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| 2023–24[22] | League Two | 35 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5[a] | 1 | 43 | 3 | |
| Total | 74 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 89 | 3 | ||
| Notts County | 2024–25[23] | League Two | 33 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 4 |
| Career total | 201 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 235 | 13 | ||
- ^ a b c d Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- ^ Appearance in FA Trophy
- ^ Two appearances in EFL Trophy, two appearances in EFL League Two play-offs
References
[edit]- ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Barrow" (PDF). English Football League. p. 6. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ^ "Matthew Platt". Rovers.co.uk. Blackburn Rovers. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
- ^ "Platt pens pro deal". Retrieved 29 August 2017.
- ^ "Duo join Bluebirds on loan". rovers.co.uk. 15 February 2017. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
- ^ "Rovers v Stoke City u21 team news". rovers.co.uk. 29 August 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
- ^ "Matthew Platt: Accrington Stanley sign Blackburn Rovers defender on loan". BBC Sport. 3 August 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ "Loan Rovers return". www.rovers.co.uk.
- ^ "Platt pens new deal". Blackburn Rovers. 11 May 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- ^ "Platt returns to Holker Street". Blackburn Rovers Official Site. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ "Matty Platt: Barrow sign Blackburn Rovers defender". BBC Sport. 29 July 2020.
- ^ "Bradford sign defender Platt from Barrow". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Defender Platt becomes Bradford City's latest summer recruit". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 23 May 2022.
- ^ "RETAINED LIST: 2023/24". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.[dead link]
- ^ "Signing: Matty Platt". www.nottscountyfc.co.uk.
- ^ a b "Games played by Matthew Platt in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Matthew Platt in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ a b "Games played by Matthew Platt in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- ^ a b "Games played by Matthew Platt in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Matthew Platt in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Matthew Platt in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Matthew Platt in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Matthew Platt in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Matthew Platt in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
External links
[edit]- Matthew Platt at Soccerbase
- Matthew Platt at Soccerway