Matthew Carson

Accrington Stanley On 5 July 2021, Carson completed a successful trial to sign a one-year contract with EFL League One club Accrington Stanley. On 15 October 2022, he joined Northern Premier League Premier Division club Stalybridge Celtic on a one-month loan. He left Accrington on 31 January 2023.

Reading Carson signed a short-term deal with EFL Championship club Reading on 15 February 2023 following a successful trial period. He signed a new contract in the summer. He made his first-team debut for the club on 8 August 2023, in a 4–0 win at Millwall in the EFL Cup. On 8 May 2024, Reading announced that Carson would be released in the summer once his contract expired.

Grimsby Town Carson signed for EFL League Two side Grimsby Town in June 2024 on a two-year deal. He made his first appearance for the club as a substitute in a 5-1 loss in the EFL Cup against Sheffield Wednesday on 27 August 2024.

On 21 February 2025, Carson joined National League North side Alfreton Town on an initial one-month loan deal. He then went back out on loan on 27 March 2025 to National League North team Radcliffe F.C.

On 7 May 2025, Grimsby announced the player had been transfer listed. He departed the club by mutual consent on 10 September 2025.

Boston United On 12 September 2025, Carson joined National League club Boston United , initially on a short-term deal until January 2026 but on 15 January 2026, the club announced he had signed an extension until the end of the season.

Style of play Carson is an attacking left-back and an accomplished set-piece taker.

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2024–25

2025–26

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Radcliffe (loan)

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