Matthew Burton (8 February 1897 – 1940) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Everton, New Brighton, Wrexham and Stoke.

Career

Burton was born in Grassmoor and played non-league football for local side Grassmoor Athletic before joining Everton just after World War I. However, he didn't stay long and joined Stoke where he spent the 1919–20 and 1920–21 season scoring once in eight league matches. He was released at the end and joined Wrexham where he scored 10 goals and went on to score six for New Brighton. After ending his professional career with New Brighton Burton played for Welsh clubs Oswestry Town, Rhos Athletic, Llandudno and Connah's Quay & Shotton.

Matthew Burton (English footballer)

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Matthew Burton (English footballer)

References

1897 births

1940 deaths

English men's footballers

Everton F.C. players

Stoke City F.C. players

Wrexham A.F.C. players

New Brighton A.F.C. players

Oswestry Town F.C. players

Llandudno F.C. players

Connah's Quay & Shotton F.C. players

English Football League players

People from Grassmoor

Footballers from Derbyshire

Men's association football forwards

Matthew Burton (English footballer)