2020
2019
Archie Cameron MATTHEWS
Date of birth
August 2nd, 2001 - Bath
First joined
January 2016 [academy]
First team debut
February 27th, 2021 vs. Northampton Town (Home)
Last match played
February 27th, 2021 vs. Northampton Town (Home)
GK
ENGLANDNo international caps.
Goalkeeper Matthews was in the Swindon Town academy for three and a half years, before first being called up to the first team squad towards the end of the 2018/19 season. Matthews signed a professional deal at the start of the 2019/20 season and spent the early part of the season on loan to AFC Totton and Thatcham Town.
After a short spell at Melksham on loan in December 2020, Matthews was installed as the club's second choice keeper after the departure of both Matej Kovár and Joe Fryer in the January transfer window - with manager John Sheridan relying on the loan market for his first choice keeper. After Mark Travers was recalled by Bournemouth, Matthews went on to make his debut for the Town in February 2021 when emergency loan goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott pulled up injured in the warmup ahead of a crucial relegation clash with Northampton - and though the youngster conceded a soft-looking goal, he gave a decent enough performance overall, and the Town turned it around for a 2-1 win. Matthews reverted to the bench for the next match, with Connal Trueman brought in on another emergency deal, and that proved to be it for his Town career - Matthews was released at the end of his contract in June 2021, having made just the one appearance.
Playing Record
Senior
| Season | LEAGUE | FA CUP | EFL CUP | OTHER | TOTAL | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | |
| 2020/21 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 2019/20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2018/19 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2017/18 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2016/17 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| TOTAL | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
Reserve and Youth Team Appearances
Note that appearance data for reserve and youth teams may not be complete. Expand for more information.
Career details
| Club | Details |
|---|---|
Westfield
Westfield |
(youth) |
Swindon Town
Swindon |
January 2016 (academy)
cs 2017 (youth scholarship) May 9th, 2019 (signed professional contract); released (May 14th, 2021) |
AFC Totton
AFC Totton |
August 15th, 2019 (loan); expired (September 2019) |
Thatcham Town
Thatcham Town |
October 16th, 2019 (loan); expired (December 2019) |
Melksham Town
Melksham Town |
December 7th, 2020 (loan); expired (January 2021) |
Birmingham City
Birmingham |
August 9th, 2021 (unattached); released (rptd May 20th, 2022) |
Bath City
Bath City |
rptd September 16th, 2021 (loan); expired (rptd October 19th, 2021) |
Gloucester City
Gloucester City |
rptd March 18th, 2022 (loan); expired (rptd April 17th, 2022) |
Swansea City
Swansea City |
July 1st, 2022 (unattached); released (rptd May 17th, 2024) |
Oxford City
Oxford City |
January 13th, 2023 (loan); contract terminated (February 3rd, 2023) |
Penybont
Penybont |
January 9th, 2024 (loan); expired (2023/4) |
Wealdstone
Wealdstone |
July 1st, 2024 (announced June 20th, 2024) (unattached) |