Matthew Pennington
Bradford City/D/
EnglandPlayer Info
Matthew Pennington is an English central defender known for his composure and aerial ability, currently anchoring the backline for Bradford City in League Two. A product of the Everton academy, Pennington made his Premier League debut for the Toffees in 2015 and gained further top-flight experience during a loan spell at Leeds United. Seeking regular football, he embarked on several loan moves to clubs like Walsall and Ipswich Town before securing a permanent transfer to Shrewsbury Town. His consistent performances in League One earned him a move to Bradford City, where he has become a defensive leader, using his experience from higher divisions to organise the defence. While major team honours have eluded him so far, he was part of Everton's squad that challenged in the Europa League. Standing at 185cm, Pennington is a classic, no-nonsense centre-half who reads the game well and is dominant in both penalty areas, providing a steadying influence for his team.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/06/30
Blackpool
Bradford CitySigned
2023/06/30
Shrewsbury TownBlackpoolSigned
2021/06/30
EvertonShrewsbury TownSigned
2021/05/30
Shrewsbury TownEvertonLoan Ended
2020/12/31
EvertonShrewsbury TownLoan
2020/07/30
Hull CityEvertonLoan Ended
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
Bradford City
FA Cup2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
1
Games Started
1
Minutes Per Game
90
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
0
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
0
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
0
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
1
Be Fouled Per Game
2