Matthew Wicks
| Date of birth | 08 September 1978 |
| Place of birth | Reading |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 84 kg |
| Height | 1.88 m |
| Position | Defender/Centre back |
Wicks initially joined Brighton on in September 2000 before moving permanently to the South Coast. A hard-working and committed central defender he also proved more than useful when joining the attack and scored a number of crucial goals for the Seagulls.
Having gained promotion to Division Two, Wicks lost his Albion place due to injury. A move back north to Hull City followed in January 2002 but the Tigers' failed promotion attempt, and subsequent managerial change, saw him placed on the transfer list only six months later. Matt's generally unhappy spell in East Yorkshire came to an end in February 2003 when his Tigers contract was cancelled.
Wicks is the son of former Chelsea and QPR defender Steve Wicks.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 23 Jan 1996 | ||
| Arsenal | 23 Jan 1996 | 15 Jun 1998 | |
| Crewe Alexandra | 15 Jun 1998 | 03 Mar 1999 | |
| Peterborough United | 03 Mar 1999 | 13 Oct 2000 | |
| Brighton and Hove Albion | 01 Sep 2000 | 12 Oct 2000 | L |
| Brighton and Hove Albion | 13 Oct 2000 | 11 Jan 2002 | |
| Hull City | 11 Jan 2002 | 13 Feb 2003 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2000-01 | Brighton and Hove Albion | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Brighton and Hove Albion | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Brighton and Hove Albion | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Brighton and Hove Albion | League Division 3 | 23 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Brighton and Hove Albion | LDV Vans Trophy | 3 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Brighton and Hove Albion | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Brighton and Hove Albion | League Division 2 | 2 |
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| 2001-02 | Hull City | League Division 3 | 14 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Torquay United | W | 6-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Sep 2000 | Millwall v Brighton and Hove Albion | D |
1-1 Agg: 3-2 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 09 Sep 2000 | Cardiff City v Brighton and Hove Albion | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Sep 2000 | Blackpool v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Sep 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Cheltenham Town | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Sep 2000 | York City v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Sep 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Leyton Orient | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Oct 2000 | Hull City v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 14 Oct 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Scunthorpe United | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Oct 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Hartlepool United | W | 4-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Oct 2000 | Chesterfield v Brighton and Hove Albion | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Oct 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Plymouth Argyle | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Oct 2000 | Darlington v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 04 Nov 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Carlisle United | W | 4-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 11 Nov 2000 | Macclesfield Town v Brighton and Hove Albion | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Nov 2000 | Aldershot v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 2-6 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Nov 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Shrewsbury Town | W | 4-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Dec 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Halifax Town | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Dec 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Cardiff City | W | 2-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 09 Dec 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Brighton and Hove Albion | L | 2-1 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 16 Dec 2000 | Mansfield Town v Brighton and Hove Albion | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Dec 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Exeter City | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Jan 2001 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Southend United | L | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Jan 2001 | Exeter City v Brighton and Hove Albion | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 Feb 2001 | Torquay United v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Feb 2001 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Cardiff City | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Feb 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Brighton and Hove Albion | L | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 May 2001 | Halifax Town v Brighton and Hove Albion | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 11 Sep 2001 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Southampton | L | 0-3 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 14 Sep 2001 | Wrexham v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Oct 2001 | Swansea City v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 1-2 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 27 Oct 2001 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Colchester United | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Oct 2001 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 2-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd round - southern section |
| 04 Dec 2001 | Cambridge United v Brighton and Hove Albion | L | 2-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | Quarter-final - southern section |
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 | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1995-96 | England | UEFA Under-18 | 1 |
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| 1996-97 | England | UEFA Under-18 | 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 Nov 1995 | England v Sweden | W | 6-2 | UEFA U18 | Group 13 |
| 11 Oct 1996 | England v Finland | W | 1-0 | UEFA U18 | Group 5 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.