Matthew Bondswell

Matthew Bondswell (born 18 April 2002) is an English footballer who plays as a left-back for Spalding United.

Club career After spending time in the academy of Nottingham Forest, Bondswell joined the academy of Bundesliga side Leipzig in the summer of 2018.

On 21 August 2020, Bondswell joined Eerste Divisie side Dordrecht on a season-long loan deal. On 30 August 2020, he made his professional debut, playing the full match in a 0–0 draw with Go Ahead Eagles. On 15 January 2021, it was announced that his loan at Dordrecht had been terminated.

On 19 March 2021, a month after leaving Leipzig, Bondswell signed with Newcastle United, initially joining the club's under-23 squad.

On 31 January 2022, Bondswell joined League One club Shrewsbury Town on loan until the end of the season. On 28 March 2022, Bondswell was recalled by Newcastle United as he was unable to make his EFL debut for Shrewsbury Town, featuring as an unused substitute in 11 consecutive league matches.

On 28 June 2023, Bondswell joined League Two club Newport County on loan for the 2023–24 season. He made his debut for Newport on 5 August 2023 as a second-half substitute against Accrington Stanley.

On 29 May 2024, Newcastle announced he would be released in the summer when his contract expired.

On 15 November 2024, Bondswell joined National League side Hartlepool United.

In March 2025, Bondswell joined National League North side Peterborough Sports on a non-contract basis.

International career Bondswell has so far represented England up to under-18 level and also competed with the under-17 side the 2019 UEFA European Under-17 Championship in the Republic of Ireland.

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