About Matthew Burton
Lived 1897 – 1940 (aged 42–43). Matthew Burton was a British association football player.
Matthew Burton (8 February 1897 – 1940) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Everton, New Brighton, Wrexham and Stoke.
Career Burton was born in Grassmoor and played non-league football for local side Grassmoor Athletic before joining Everton just after World War I. However, he didn't stay long and joined Stoke where he spent the 1919–20 and 1920–21 season scoring once in eight league matches.
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1919–20 Second Division
1920–21 Second Division
1921–22 Third Division North
1922–23 Third Division North
1923–24 Third Division North
1924–25 Third Division North
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Who was Matthew Burton?
English footballer (1897-1940)
When was Matthew Burton born?
Matthew Burton was born on 8 February 1897 in Grassmoor.
When did Matthew Burton die?
Matthew Burton died in 1940 in England.
What was Matthew Burton's occupation?
Matthew Burton was an association football player.
What nationality was Matthew Burton?
Matthew Burton was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Matthew Burton (English footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Matthew Burton. https://biography.guide/matthew-burton-association-football-player/
MLA: "Matthew Burton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/matthew-burton-association-football-player/.
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