About Matt Russell
Born 1978. Matt Russell is a British association football player.
Matthew Russell (born 17 January 1978) is an English former professional footballer from Dewsbury who played in the Football League for Scarborough, Doncaster Rovers and Halifax Town. He was primarily listed as a midfielder. He also had a loan spell with Doncaster Rovers before returning to Scarborough.
In November 1998, The Press reported that Russell had been brought into the Scarborough side shortly before kick-off and scored the winning goal against Rochdale.
Russell joined Halifax Town in 1999 and later returned to Scarborough the same year.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Matt Russell?
English footballer (born 1978)
When was Matt Russell born?
Matt Russell was born on 17 January 1978 in Dewsbury.
What is Matt Russell's occupation?
Matt Russell is an association football player.
What nationality is Matt Russell?
Matt Russell is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Matt Russell (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Matt Russell. https://biography.guide/matt-russell/
MLA: "Matt Russell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/matt-russell/.
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