Matty Carson

Personal information
Full name	Matthew Alan Carson
Date of birth	17 October 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth	Chester, England
Position(s)	Left-back
Team information
Current team	Boston United
Youth career
2008–2016	Liverpool
2016–2019	Burnley
Senior career*
Years	Team
2019–2021	Burnley
2019	→ Nelson (loan)
2019	→ Padiham (loan)
2021–2023	Accrington Stanley
2022	→ Carrick Rangers (loan)
2022	→ AFC Telford United (loan)
2022–2023	→ Stalybridge Celtic (loan)
2023–2024	Reading
2024–2025	Grimsby Town
2025	→ Alfreton Town (loan)
2025	→ Radcliffe (loan)
2025–	Boston United
	* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19:38, 12 September 2025 (UTC)
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Matthew Alan Carson (born 17 October 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for National League club Boston United.

Career

Early career

Carson spent eight years in the Academy at Liverpool, before being released at the age of fourteen. He joined the Academy at Burnley following a four-week trial.^[2]

Accrington Stanley

On 5 July 2021, Carson completed a successful trial to sign a one-year contract with EFL League One club Accrington Stanley.^[2] On 6 August 2022, he joined National League North club AFC Telford United on a one-month loan.^[3] On 15 October 2022, he joined Northern Premier League Premier Division club Stalybridge Celtic on a one-month loan.^[4] He left Accrington on 31 January 2023.^[5]

Reading

Carson signed a short-term deal with EFL Championship club Reading on 15 February 2023 following a successful trial period.^[6] He signed a new contract in the summer.^[7] He made his first-team debut for the club on 8 August 2023, in a 4–0 win at Millwall in the EFL Cup.^[8] On 8 May 2024, Reading announced that Carson would be released in the summer once his contract expired.^[9]

Grimsby Town

Carson signed for EFL League Two side Grimsby Town in June 2024 on a two-year deal.^[10] He made his first appearance for the club as a substitute in a 5-1 loss in the EFL Cup against Sheffield Wednesday on 27 August 2024.^[11]

On 21 February 2025, Carson joined National League North side Alfreton Town on an initial one-month loan deal.^[12] He then went back out on loan on 27 March 2025 to National League North team Radcliffe F.C.^[13]

On 7 May 2025, Grimsby announced the player had been transfer listed.^[14] He departed the club by mutual consent on 10 September 2025.^[15]

Boston United

On 12 September 2025, Carson joined National League club Boston United.^[16]

Style of play

Carson is an attacking left-back and an accomplished set-piece taker.^[2]

Career statistics

As of match played 26 April 2025

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club	Season	League			FA Cup		EFL Cup		Other		Total
Club	Season	Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Accrington Stanley	2021–22^[17]	League One	0	0	0	0	0	0	1^[a]	0	1	0
	2022–23^[18]	League One	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0
Carrick Rangers (loan)	2021–22^[1]	NIFL Premiership	14	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	15	4
AFC Telford United (loan)	2023–24^[1]	National League North	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	1
Stalybridge Celtic (loan)	2022–23^[19]	Northern Premier League Premier Division	8	3	0	0	0	0	3^[b]	1	11	4
Reading	2022–23^[18]	Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2023–24^[20]	League One	10	0	2	0	2	0	3^[a]	0	17	0
	Total		10	0	2	0	2	0	3	0	17	0
Grimsby Town	2024–25^[21]	League Two	9	0	0	0	1	0	3^[a]	0	13	0
	2025–26^[22]	League Two	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		9	0	0	0	1	0	3	0	13	0
Alfreton Town (loan)	2024–25^[1]	National League North	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	4	1
Radcliffe (loan)	2024–25^[1]	National League North	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0
Career total			53	8	3	0	3	0	11	2	70	10

^ ^a ^b ^c Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
^ 2 appearances and 1 goal in Cheshire Senior Cup and 1 appearance in Manchester Premier Cup

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g Matty Carson at Soccerway
^ ^a ^b ^c "SIGNINGS: Carson and Moonan sign up for Development Squad". www.accringtonstanley.co.uk. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
^ Pearson, Luke (6 August 2022). "Departure: Carson joins Telford on loan". www.accringtonstanley.co.uk. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
^ Pearson, Luke (15 October 2022). "Departure: Carson joins Stalybridge on loan". www.accringtonstanley.co.uk. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
^ Pearson, Luke (31 January 2023). "Departure: Carson leaves the Reds". www.accringtonstanley.co.uk. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
^ "Trialist Matthew Carson Signs Contract With Under-21s". Reading F.C. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
^ "Professional contracts signed by nine young players". Reading FC. 1 July 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
^ "Reading crush Millwall for rare victory". BBC Sport. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
^ "Clinton Mola and Sam Hutchinson among four released by Reading". BBC Sport. 8 May 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
^ "Carson Completes Move". Grimsby Town Football Club. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
^ "Match Report | Grimsby Town 1-5 Sheffield Wednesday – Grimsby Town Football Club". gtfc.co.uk. 27 August 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
^ "Reds dip in to loan Market to sign full back Matty Carson on loan from Grimsby Town". www.alfretontownfootballclub.com. 21 February 2025. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
^ "Matty Carson joins Radcliffe FC on a loan deal until the end of their season - Grimsby Town Football Club". 27 March 2025. Retrieved 28 March 2025.
^ "Grimsby Town: Six players to leave Blundell Park this summer". BBC Sport. 7 May 2025. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
^ "Carson departs the Mariners". gtfc.co.uk. 10 September 2025. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
^ "United confirm Carson signature". www.bostonunited.co.uk. 12 September 2025. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
^ "Games played by Matty Carson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
^ ^a ^b "Games played by Matty Carson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
^ "Stalybridge Celtic | Appearances | Matty Carson | 2022-2023 | Football Web Pages". www.footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
^ "Games played by Matty Carson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
^ "Games played by Matty Carson in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
^ "Games played by Matty Carson in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 July 2025.

[FLT-18] Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

[21] 2 appearances and 1 goal in Cheshire Senior Cup and 1 appearance in Manchester Premier Cup

[soccerway-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g Matty Carson at Soccerway

[nnp-2] "SIGNINGS: Carson and Moonan sign up for Development Squad". www.accringtonstanley.co.uk. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2023.

[3] Pearson, Luke (6 August 2022). "Departure: Carson joins Telford on loan". www.accringtonstanley.co.uk. Retrieved 10 August 2023.

[4] Pearson, Luke (15 October 2022). "Departure: Carson joins Stalybridge on loan". www.accringtonstanley.co.uk. Retrieved 10 August 2023.

[5] Pearson, Luke (31 January 2023). "Departure: Carson leaves the Reds". www.accringtonstanley.co.uk. Retrieved 10 August 2023.

[csih-6] "Trialist Matthew Carson Signs Contract With Under-21s". Reading F.C. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2023.

[7] "Professional contracts signed by nine young players". Reading FC. 1 July 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2023.

[8] "Reading crush Millwall for rare victory". BBC Sport. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2023.

[9] "Clinton Mola and Sam Hutchinson among four released by Reading". BBC Sport. 8 May 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2024.

[10] "Carson Completes Move". Grimsby Town Football Club. Retrieved 7 August 2024.

[11] "Match Report | Grimsby Town 1-5 Sheffield Wednesday – Grimsby Town Football Club". gtfc.co.uk. 27 August 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.

[12] "Reds dip in to loan Market to sign full back Matty Carson on loan from Grimsby Town". www.alfretontownfootballclub.com. 21 February 2025. Retrieved 22 February 2025.

[13] "Matty Carson joins Radcliffe FC on a loan deal until the end of their season - Grimsby Town Football Club". 27 March 2025. Retrieved 28 March 2025.

[14] "Grimsby Town: Six players to leave Blundell Park this summer". BBC Sport. 7 May 2025. Retrieved 10 May 2025.

[15] "Carson departs the Mariners". gtfc.co.uk. 10 September 2025. Retrieved 11 September 2025.

[16] "United confirm Carson signature". www.bostonunited.co.uk. 12 September 2025. Retrieved 12 September 2025.

[17] "Games played by Matty Carson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2023.

[2022–23-19] "Games played by Matty Carson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2023.

[20] "Stalybridge Celtic | Appearances | Matty Carson | 2022-2023 | Football Web Pages". www.footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 10 August 2023.

[22] "Games played by Matty Carson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2023.

[sb2425-23] "Games played by Matty Carson in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2024.

[sb2526-24] "Games played by Matty Carson in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 July 2025.

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Personal information
Full name	Matthew Alan Carson^[1]
Date of birth	(2002-10-17) 17 October 2002 (age 22)^[1]
Place of birth	Chester, England^[1]
Position(s)	Left-back
Team information
Current team	Boston United
Youth career
2008–2016	Liverpool
2016–2019	Burnley
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019–2021	Burnley	0	(0)
2019	→ Nelson (loan)
2019	→ Padiham (loan)
2021–2023	Accrington Stanley	0	(0)
2022	→ Carrick Rangers (loan)	14	(4)
2022	→ AFC Telford United (loan)	4	(1)
2022–2023	→ Stalybridge Celtic (loan)	8	(3)
2023–2024	Reading	17	(0)
2024–2025	Grimsby Town	13	(0)
2025	→ Alfreton Town (loan)	3	(0)
2025	→ Radcliffe (loan)	5	(0)
2025–	Boston United	0	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19:38, 12 September 2025 (UTC)