Matthew Wright (Scottish footballer)

Matthew Wright (born 16 October 2002) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Brora Rangers on loan from Ross County. He made his debut for County in the Scottish League Cup against Stirling Albion.[1]

Matthew Wright
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-10-16) 16 October 2002
Place of birth Stornoway, Scotland
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Ross County
Number 30
Youth career
0000–2018 Point
2018–2020 Ross County
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Ross County 4 (1)
2021–2022 → Brora Rangers (loan) 15 (15)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10 February 2022 (UTC)

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.[2] On 6 December 2020 Wright came off the bench against Rangers for his Scottish Premiership Debut.[3] On return to Ross County in January 2022, Wright scored a 96th minute equaliser against Rangers, which was his first Scottish Premiership goal.[4]

Brora Rangers

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.[5]

Career statistics
As of match played 9 February 2022
Club Season League Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Ross County 2020–21[6] Scottish Premiership 200010—30
2021–22 210010—31
Total 4100200061
Brora Rangers (loan) 2021–22 Highland Football League 151532113[lower-alpha 1]22220
Career total 19163231322822
  1. Appearances in the North of Scotland Cup

References
  1. "Elgin City 1-4 Ross County". spfl.co.uk. 14 November 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  2. "Wright earns two year deal with Ross County FC". Stornoway Gazette. 30 May 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
  3. "Islander footballer makes premiership debut against Rangers". Hebrides news. 7 December 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
  4. "Matthew Wright strikes late as Scottish Premiership leaders held in error-strewn draw". Sky Sports. 30 January 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  5. "Loan spells for Graduates". Ross County. 11 August 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  6. "Matthew Wright". soccerbase. 14 November 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2020.


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