John Matthews

Date of birth01 November 1955
Place of birthCamden
NationalityEnglish
PositionMidfielder

A versatile defender, John Matthews was given an extended run at Arsenal in 1974-75 due to a crop of injuries. He suffered the major setback of a broken ankle in December 1975.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Arsenal 01 Aug 1973 01 Aug 1978
Sheffield United 01 Aug 1978 01 Aug 1982
Mansfield Town 01 Aug 1982 01 Aug 1984
Chesterfield 01 Aug 1984 01 Aug 1985
Plymouth Argyle 01 Aug 1985 01 Jul 1989

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1974-75 Arsenal FA Cup 4
1
1
1974-75 Arsenal League Cup 2
1974-75 Arsenal League Division One 20
1975-76 Arsenal League Division One
1
1976-77 Arsenal FA Cup
1
1976-77 Arsenal League Cup 1
1976-77 Arsenal League Division One 14
3
2
1977-78 Arsenal League Cup 3
2
1977-78 Arsenal League Division One 4
3


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.