Tommy Matthias

Thomas James Matthias (born 7 November 1890-died 1965) was a Welsh international footballer who played the majority of his career for his hometown club, Wrexham AFC.

Tommy made his debut for Wrexham in the Birmingham & District League on 7 September 1912 against Wolverhampton Wanderers Reserves. Before joining Wrexham, Tommy played for clubs in the local area. In the 1919-1920 season, Tommy played in all three games for Wales in the British Home Championship, which Wales won. It was only the second time Wales had won the Championship, and included their first ever victory over England since the Championships began in 1884.

During his Wales career, Tommy played alongside Manchester United and Manchester City star, Billy Meredith, and FA Cup-winning Cardiff City Captain, Fred Keenor. Tommy also played all three games in the 1920-21 British Home Championship, when Wales finished as runners up. Tommy Matthias photographed in his Wales shirt and international cap. Photo taken c. 1922. After leaving Wrexham, he played briefly for two amateur clubs. After his playing career ended he worked as a pub landlord and later as an office caretaker as well as working as a scout for Wrexham. In 1964, at the age of 73, he emigrated to Australia where he died in 1965.

Honours British Home Championship – 1919-20

Welsh Cup Winner – 1914, 1915, 1921, 1925

Welsh Cup Runner Up – 1920

Inducted into Wrexham AFC Hall of Fame