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Matthew Wright (born 16 October 2002) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Highland League club Nairn County. He made his debut for County in the Scottish League Cup against Stirling Albion. He has also played on loan for Brora Rangers, Montrose, Falkirk and Elgin City.
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. On 6 December 2020 Wright came off the bench against Rangers for his Scottish Premiership Debut. On return to Ross County in January 2022, Wright scored a 96th minute equaliser against Rangers, which was his first Scottish Premiership goal.
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.
Falkirk (loan)
On 26 January 2023, Wright joined Scottish League One club Falkirk on loan until the end of the season.
Elgin City (loan)
In August 2023, Wright joined Scottish League Two club Elgin City on loan.
Nairn County
On 14 June 2024, Wright signed a two-year deal with Highland League club, Nairn County.
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 | Scottish Premiership | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |
| 2021–22 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 5 | 1 | |||
| 2022–23 | 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 | 2 | 22 | 20 |
| Montrose (loan) | 2022–23 | Scottish League One | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 6 |
| Falkirk (loan) | 2022–23 | 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 | ||