Matthew Wright (Scottish footballer)

Matthew Wright

Personal information
Date of birth	(2002-10-16) 16 October 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth	Stornoway, Scotland
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Brora Rangers
Youth career
0000–2018	Point
2018–2020	Ross County
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2024	Ross County	6	(1)
2021–2022	→ Brora Rangers (loan)	15	(15)
2022	→ Montrose (loan)	17	(6)
2023	→ Falkirk (loan)	10	(1)
2023–2024	→ Elgin City (loan)	6	(1)
2024	→ Brechin City (loan)	13	(3)
2024–2025	Nairn County	17	(7)
2025–	Brora Rangers	1	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 January 2025

Matthew Wright (born 16 October 2002) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Highland League club Brora Rangers. He has also played on loan for Montrose, Falkirk, Elgin City, Nairn County and Brechin.

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. ^[1] On 6 December 2020 Wright came off the bench against Rangers for his Scottish Premiership Debut. ^[2] On return to Ross County in January 2022, Wright scored a 96th minute equaliser against Rangers, which was his first Scottish Premiership goal. ^[3]

Brora Rangers (loan)

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. ^[4]

Falkirk (loan)

On 26 January 2023, Wright joined Scottish League One club Falkirk on loan until the end of the season. ^[5]

Elgin City (loan)

In August 2023, Wright joined Scottish League Two club Elgin City on loan. ^[6]

Nairn County

On 14 June 2024, Wright signed a two-year deal with Highland League club, Nairn County. ^[7]

Return to Brora

On 24 January 2025, Wright joined Highland League club Brora Rangers after a short spell with Nairn. ^[8]

Career statistics

As of match played 13 May 2023

Club	Season	League			Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Ross County	2020–21 [9]	Scottish Premiership	2	0	0	0	1	0	—		3	0
	2021–22 [10]		4	1	0	0	1	0	—		5	1
	2022–23 [11]		0	0	0	0	0	0	—		0	0
	Total		6	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	8	1
Brora Rangers (loan)	2021–22	Highland Football League	15	15	3	2	1	1	3 [a]	2	22	20
Montrose (loan)	2022–23 [11]	Scottish League One	17	6	0	0	0	0	2 [b]	0	19	6
Falkirk (loan)	2022–23 [11]	Scottish League One	10	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	14	1
Career total			48	23	6	2	3	1	6	2	63	28

1. Appearances in the North of Scotland Cup
2. Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup

References

1. "Wright earns two year deal with Ross County FC". Stornoway Gazette. 30 May 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
2. "Islander footballer makes premiership debut against Rangers". Hebrides news. 7 December 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
3. "Matthew Wright strikes late as Scottish Premiership leaders held in error-strewn draw". Sky Sports. 30 January 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
4. "Loan spells for Graduates". Ross County. 11 August 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
5. "MATTHEW WRIGHT SIGNS ON LOAN". Falkirk Football Club. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
6. "Matthew Wright joins Elgin City on loan". RCFC. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
7. "Former Ross County forward signs for Nairn". Inverness Courier. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
8. "Forward leaves Nairn County as he signs for Highland League rivals". Inverness Courier. 24 January 2025. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
9. "Games played by Matthew Wright in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
10. "Games played by Matthew Wright in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
11. "Games played by Matthew Wright in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 October 2022.