Matt Kingsley

Date of birth15 November 1875
Place of birthTurton
NationalityEnglish
PositionGoalkeeper

The first Newcastle player to win a full England cap, Matt was United's regular keeper for six years up to the arrival of the remarkable Jimmy Lawrence.

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Clean sheets Conceded Y R
1898-99 Newcastle United FA Cup 2 1 1
1898-99 Newcastle United League Division One 34 20 6
1899-00 Newcastle United FA Cup 1 1
1899-00 Newcastle United League Division One 34 20 6
1900-01 Football League Inter League 2 2
1900-01 Newcastle United FA Cup 1 1
1900-01 Newcastle United League Division One 32 19 5
1901-02 Football League Inter League 1 1
1901-02 Newcastle United FA Cup 4 4
1901-02 Newcastle United League Division One 33 17 4
1902-03 Newcastle United FA Cup 1 1
1902-03 Newcastle United League Division One 31 18 6
1903-04 Newcastle United League Division One 16 9 5
1904-05 West Ham United FA Cup 1 1
1904-05 West Ham United Southern League First Division 29 16


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
10 Nov 1900 IRISH LEAGUE v FOOTBALL LEAGUE W 2-4 INTER LEAGUE
16 Mar 1901 SCOTTISH LEAGUE v FOOTBALL LEAGUE L 6-2 INTER LEAGUE
08 Mar 1902 Football League v Scottish League W 6-3 Inter League


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

International stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Clean sheets Conceded Y R
1900-01 England British Home Championship 1 1


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

International matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
18 Mar 1901 England v Wales W 6-0 British Home Championship


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