Billy Matthews
Welsh footballer, born 1883
About Billy Matthews
Lived 1883 – 1921 (aged 37–38). Billy Matthews was a British association football coach and association football player.
Personal life
Mathews was son of William and Elizabeth Mathews of Rhyl, Flintshire. He was married to Annie and had two children. In 1915, during the second year of the First World War, he enlisted in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, but ultimately served as a Shoeing Smith with the Royal Field Artillery.
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Important facts
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Matthews?
Welsh footballer, born 1883
When was Billy Matthews born?
Billy Matthews was born in 1883 in Wales.
When did Billy Matthews die?
Billy Matthews died in 1921 in Christleton.
What was Billy Matthews's occupation?
Billy Matthews was an association football coach and association football player.
What nationality was Billy Matthews?
Billy Matthews was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Matthews (footballer, born 1883)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Matthews. https://biography.guide/billy-matthews-association-football-coach/
MLA: "Billy Matthews." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-matthews-association-football-coach/.
Chicago: "Billy Matthews." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/billy-matthews-association-football-coach/.
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