Matty Carson
Matthew Alan Carson (born 17 October 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for National League club Boston United. CareerEarly careerCarson 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 StanleyOn 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] ReadingCarson 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 TownCarson 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 UnitedOn 12 September 2025, Carson joined National League club Boston United.[16] Style of playCarson is an attacking left-back and an accomplished set-piece taker.[2] Career statistics
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