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Matthew Alexander (born 7 May 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL League One club Bolton Wanderers.

Matthew Alexander

Personal information
Full name	Matthew Alexander[1]
Date of birth	(2002-05-07) 7 May 2002 (age 20)
Place of birth	Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team	Bolton Wanderers
Number	43
Youth career
	Newcastle United
	Bolton Wanderers
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019–	Bolton Wanderers	1	(0)
2021	→ Lancaster City (loan)	13	(0)
2022	→ Runcorn Linnets (loan)	1	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 02:54, 13 February 2022 (UTC)

Career

On 10 August 2019, Alexander made his Bolton Wanderers debut in a 0–0 draw at home to Coventry City, in which Bolton fielded their youngest ever team, due to financial difficulties.[2] He signed his first professional contract with Bolton Wanderers on 15 May 2020, penning a one-year deal.[3] A year later, Bolton revealed he was contracted for the 2021–2022 season.[4]

On 19 July 2021 it was announced that he would join Lancaster City on a season long loan, though the loan wouldn't officially start until a later date to allow him to take part in both Lancaster and Bolton's pre-seasons.[5] The loan became "official" on 7 August[6] and he made his competitive debut on 14 August in a 1–0 defeat against Whitby Town.[7] Alexander was named Man of the Match despite Lancaster losing.[8] Alexander started the season as first choice Goalkeeper[9], however he lost his place to fellow loanee Aidan Dowling[10] and his loan was terminated early on 23 November.[11] On 4 February 2022, he joined Runcorn Linnets on loan until the end of the season.[12] He made his debut a day later in a 2–0 defeat against Trafford but picked up an injury during the match, causing him to miss the rest of the season.[13] On 3 May 2022 the club confirmed that he would be released at the end of his contract.[14]

Career statistics

As of match played 5 February 2022.[15]

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
Bolton Wanderers	2019–20[16]	League One	1	0	0	0	0	0	1[lower-alpha 1]	0	2	0
	2020–21[17]	League Two	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2021–22[18]	League One	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	0
Lancaster City (loan)	2021–22[9][19]	Northern Premier League	13	0	2	0	–		1[lower-alpha 2]	0	16	0
Runcorn Linnets (loan)	2021–22[20]	Northern Premier League Division One West	1	0	–		–		0	0	1	0
Career total			15	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	19	0

References

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