Matt Hill

Date of birth26 March 1981
Place of birthBristol
NationalityEnglish
Weight79 kg
Height1.70 m
PositionDefender

After making his debut in 1999-2000, Matt became a regular in Bristol City's back four in 2000-01.

A versatile defender who can play either at left back or centre half, he impressed with his tigerish tackling and speedy recovery.

One of several promising graduates from City's youth set-up, he was voted 'Young Player of the Year' by the club's Junior Strikers section.

Matthew's contract at Bristol City was extended to June 2006 in July 2004 but he joined Preston North End in January 2005 with a contract to June 2008 that was extended to June 2010 in July 2007.

He joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in September 2008 with a three-year contract that was cancelled in January 2011.

After a loan spell, Matt joined Barnsley in January 2011 with a contract to June 2011.

He joined Blackpool in July 2011 with a one-year contract.

After a loan spell, Matt joined Sheffield United in July 2012 with a two-year contract.

He joined Tranmere Rovers in August 2014 on non-contract terms before agreeing a deal until June 2015.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Bristol City 22 Feb 1999 08 Jan 2005
Preston North End 08 Jan 2005 01 Sep 2008
Wolverhampton Wanderers 01 Sep 2008 25 Jan 2011
Queens Park Rangers 25 Jan 2010 31 May 2010 L
Barnsley 20 Oct 2010 23 Jan 2011 L
Barnsley 25 Jan 2011 30 Jun 2011
Blackpool 09 Jul 2011 30 Jun 2012
Sheffield United 01 Mar 2012 31 May 2012 L
Sheffield United 30 Jul 2012 30 Jun 2014
Tranmere Rovers 08 Aug 2014

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
2000-01 Bristol City FA Cup 6
2000-01 Bristol City League Cup 1
2000-01 Bristol City League Division 2 32
2
3
2001-02 Bristol City FA Cup 1
1
2001-02 Bristol City LDV Vans Trophy 4
1
1
2001-02 Bristol City League Cup 2
2001-02 Bristol City League Division 2 40
1
3
2002-03 Bristol City FA Cup 3
2
2002-03 Bristol City LDV Vans Trophy 5
1
2002-03 Bristol City League Cup 1
2002-03 Bristol City League Division 2 39
3
3
4
2002-03 Bristol City League Division 2 Play-Offs 2
2003-04 Bristol City FA Cup 3
2003-04 Bristol City LDV Vans Trophy
1
2003-04 Bristol City League Cup 2
2003-04 Bristol City League Division 2 40
2
2
3
2003-04 Bristol City League Division 2 Play-Offs 3
2004-05 Bristol City FA Cup 2
2004-05 Bristol City LDV Vans Trophy 2
1
1
2004-05 Bristol City League Cup 2
1
2004-05 Bristol City League One 23
1
2004-05 Preston North End League Championship 11
3
1
2004-05 Preston North End League Championship Play-Offs 3
1
2005-06 Preston North End FA Cup 2
2005-06 Preston North End League Championship 24
2
6
2005-06 Preston North End League Cup 1
2006-07 Preston North End FA Cup 3
1
2006-07 Preston North End League Championship 37
1
4
2006-07 Preston North End League Cup 1
2007-08 Preston North End FA Cup 1
1
2007-08 Preston North End League Championship 21
5
8
2007-08 Preston North End League Cup 1
2008-09 Preston North End League Championship 1
1
2008-09 Preston North End League Cup 1
2008-09 Wolverhampton Wanderers FA Cup 1
2008-09 Wolverhampton Wanderers League Championship 13
2
2009-10 Queens Park Rangers League Championship 15
1
3
2009-10 Wolverhampton Wanderers League Cup 1
2009-10 Wolverhampton Wanderers Premier League 2
2010-11 Barnsley FA Cup 1
2010-11 Barnsley League Championship 23
2
3
2011-12 Blackpool League Championship 4
2011-12 Blackpool League Cup 1
2011-12 Sheffield United League One 11
1
1
2011-12 Sheffield United League One Play-Offs 3
2012-13 Sheffield United FA Cup 3
2012-13 Sheffield United Johnstones Paint Trophy 2
2012-13 Sheffield United League One 34
7
2012-13 Sheffield United League One Play-Offs 2
2013-14 Sheffield United FA Cup 4
3
1
2013-14 Sheffield United League One 24
8
1
2014-15 Tranmere Rovers League Cup 1
2014-15 Tranmere Rovers League Two 9
2
1


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

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
11 Aug 2011 Sheffield Wednesday v Blackpool L 0-0 (2-4) League Cup 1st round
17 Aug 2011 Blackpool v Derby County L 0-1 League Championship
10 Sep 2011 Blackpool v Ipswich Town W 2-0 League Championship
17 Sep 2011 Blackpool v Cardiff City D 1-1 League Championship
15 Oct 2011 West Ham United v Blackpool L 4-0 League Championship


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.