Ross Matthews (footballer)

Ross Matthews

Personal information
Date of birth	23 January 1996
Place of birth	Edinburgh, Scotland
Playing position	Midfielder
Club information
Current team	Raith Rovers
Number	12
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
2015–	Raith Rovers	1	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 2 May 2015. † Appearances (goals)

Ross Matthews (born 23 January 1996) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Raith Rovers.

Career

Born in Edinburgh, Matthews is a product of the Heart of Midlothian youth set up. He began his professional career at Raith Rovers. He was first included in a matchday squad on 10 August 2013, remaining an unused substitute in a 0–1 home defeat to Hamilton Academical in the first game of the Scottish Championship season.^[1] On 28 December, he made his debut and only appearance of the season, replacing Calum Elliot for the final seven minutes of a 3–0 loss at Livingston.^[2] Matthews has been regular in the first team squad for the 2015/16 season and made his first start in the 3rd round tie of the League Cup loss to Celtic at Parkhead.

References

1. "Raith Rovers 0-1 Hamilton". BBC Sport. 10 August 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
2. "Livingston 3-0 Raith Rovers". BBC Sport. 28 December 2013. Retrieved 25 August 2015.

External links

• Soccerway profile