Mathew Hudson

Not to be confused with Matthew Hudson.

Mathew Hudson

Hudson with Preston North End in 2016
Personal information
Full name	Mathew Anthony Hudson [1]
Date of birth	(1998-07-29) 29 July 1998 (age 26) [2]
Place of birth	Southport, England
Height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) [2]
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team	Oldham Athletic
Number	1
Youth career
0000–2015	Preston North End
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2015–2022	Preston North End	1	(0)
2018–2019	→ Bury (loan)	4	(0)
2020	→ Bamber Bridge (loan)	4	(0)
2022	Buxton	1	(0)
2022–	Oldham Athletic	77	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 March 2025 (UTC)

Mathew Anthony Hudson (born 29 July 1998) is an English ^[3] professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Oldham Athletic. He started his career at Preston North End in 2015, and has had loan spells at Bury and Bamber Bridge.

Early life

Hudson was born in Southport. ^[4]

Career

Having come through the club's academy, ^[4] Hudson first appeared on the bench for Preston North End in early 2015 in an FA Cup fourth-round tie against Sheffield United, ^[5] and made his professional debut aged 17 as a replacement for future England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford who was sent off in the 30th minute of a 1–0 away defeat at Leeds United on 20 December 2015. ^[6] Leeds scored the only goal of the game through an Alan Browne own goal in the 46th minute, while Pickford's red card was later rescinded. ^{[6] [7]} Hudson signed his first professional contract in January 2016, with the deal lasting 18 months and having the option for a further year. ^[8] He won Preston's scholar of the year award for the 2015–16 season. ^[9]

He did not make a first-team appearance during the 2016–17 or 2017–18 seasons, ^[10] but agreed a new two-year deal with the club in June 2018, ^[11] and joined League Two side Bury on loan until January the following month. ^{[12] [13]} He made his debut for the club on 4 September 2020 in a defeat away to Rochdale in the EFL Trophy, ^[14] and made a total of four appearances for Bury, all of which coming in the EFL Trophy. ^[10]

With Hudson contract set to expire in summer 2020, it was extended by two years in June 2020. ^[4] On 23 October 2020, he joined Bamber Bridge on loan alongside teammate Adam O'Reilly, until 28 November 2020. ^{[15] [16]} He made his debut for the club the following day in a 2–1 defeat at home to Bamber Bridge, he didn't play anymore games for the club. . ^[17] Hudson was released at the end of his contract in June 2022. ^[18]

In December 2022, Hudson joined National League club Oldham Athletic following a spell with Buxton. ^[19]

Career statistics

As of 5 November 2020

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Preston North End	2015–16 [20]	Championship	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
	2016–17 [21]	Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2017–18 [22]	Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2018–19 [23]	Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2019–20 [24]	Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2020–21 [25]	Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Bury (loan)	2018–19 [23]	League Two	0	0	0	0	0	0	4 [a]	0	4	0
Career total			1	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	5	0

1. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References

1. "Notification of shirt numbers: Preston North End" (PDF). English Football League. p. 57. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
2. "Mathew Hudson". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
3. "Biography" . Retrieved 31 January 2023.
4. Seddon, Dave (10 June 2020). "Preston North End goalkeeper Mathew Hudson signs a new contract". Lancashire Evening Post. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
5. "Mathew Hudson". www.pnefc.net. Preston North End F.C. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
6. "Leeds United 1–0 Preston North End". BBC Sport. 20 December 2015. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
7. Seddon, Dave (11 June 2020). "Mathew Hudson's patience paying off as he extends Preston North End stay". Lancashire Evening Post. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
8. "Duo Handed Professional Deals". www.pnefc.net. Preston North End F.C. 11 January 2016. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
9. "Whirlwind Year For Young 'Keeper". www.pnefc.net. Preston North End F.C. 13 May 2016. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
10. Mathew Hudson at Soccerbase
11. "Mathew Hudson Agrees New Two-Year Deal". www.pnefc.net. Preston North End F.C. 6 June 2018. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
12. "PNE keeper Mathew Hudson joins Bury on loan". Lancashire Evening Post. 6 July 2018. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
13. "Bury sign Miller and add Hudson on loan". BBC Sport. 6 July 2018. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
14. "Match Report: Rochdale 2–1 Bury". www.buryfc.co.uk. Bury F.C. 4 September 2018. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
15. Hodgson, George (23 October 2020). "Young Preston North End duo sign on loan for Bamber Bridge". LancsLive. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
16. "PNE Duo Join Bamber Bridge". www.pnefc.net. Preston North End F.C. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
17. "Bamber Bridge 1–2 Buxton". Bamber Bridge F.C. 24 October 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2020– via www.pitchero.com.
18. "Preston North End Retained List Confirmed". www.pnefc.net. 9 May 2022.
19. "Latics Add Goalkeeper Hudson". www.oldhamathletic.co.uk. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
20. "Games played by Mathew Hudson in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
21. "Games played by Mathew Hudson in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
22. "Games played by Mathew Hudson in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
23. "Games played by Mathew Hudson in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
24. "Games played by Mathew Hudson in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
25. "Games played by Mathew Hudson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 November 2020.