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Matty Stenson
Personal information
Full name Matthew Stenson
Date of birth (1994-03-16) 16 March 1994 (age 31)[1]
Place of birth Coventry, England[2]
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[1]
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 AFC Telford United
Youth career
200?–20?? Coventry City
201?–2012 Hinckley United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2013 Hinckley United 9 (0)
2014–2017 Leicester Road 54 (46)
2017–2018 Barwell ? (?)
2018 Leamington 12 (6)
2018–2020 Solihull Moors 24 (2)
2019–2020 → AFC Telford United (loan) 20 (4)
2020–2022 FC Halifax Town 8 (0)
2021 → Tamworth (loan) 3 (2)
2022 → Kidderminster Harriers (loan) 5 (0)
2023–2024 Nuneaton Borough 51 (21)
2024– AFC Telford United 52 (38)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17:27, 16 August 2025 (UTC)

Matthew "Matty" Stenson (born 16 March 1994) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a forward for National League North club AFC Telford United.

A former Coventry City youth player, Stenson rebuilt his career after a long injury lay-off with prolific spells at Leicester Road and Barwell before moving up the Non-League ladder with Leamington, Solihull Moors and FC Halifax Town. After further loans following more lengthy injuries and an 18-month stint at Nuneaton Borough, he returned to AFC Telford United in 2024.

Career

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Early career

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Stenson joined Coventry City aged 8, spending eight years at the club before leaving aged 15. He subsequently joined the youth academy at Hinckley United, where he would break into the first team, before a hip injury that required surgery would keep him out of the game for two-and-a-half years.[3]

On his return from injury he joined Midland League Division Two club Leicester Road, one of two phoenix clubs of the defunct Hinckley United, where he would score 37 goals in 37 appearances in his first full season since his return.[4] He spent a further season at the club, where in one fixture he would score four times in 30 minutes in a record 11–0 home win,[5] before stepping up to Step 3 and joining Northern Premier League Premier Division club Barwell in 2017.[6] In his solitary season at Barwell, he earned the club's top goalscorer award with 20 goals as well as goal of the season.[7]

In August 2018, Stenson signed for National League North club Leamington.[8] After two games for the club, he signed a one-year contract.[9]

Full-time career

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On 25 October 2018, Stenson made his first move up to Step 1 and full-time, professional football, signing for National League club Solihull Moors for an undisclosed fee, reported to be £25,000,[10] on an 18-month contract.[11] In October 2019, Stenson joined National League North club AFC Telford United on a three-month loan.[12] His loan was extended in January, until the end of the season.[13] He was released by Solihull in May 2020.[14]

On 8 August 2020, Stenson signed for FC Halifax Town on a two-year contract.[15] After missing the first three months of the season through injury, he suffered a severe knee injury, including a torn ACL, 16 minutes into his debut.[16] In November 2021, to aid his recovery from injury and give him game time, Stenson joined Southern League Premier Division Central club Tamworth on a one-month loan and scored on his debut.[17] In March 2022, he joined National League North club Kidderminster Harriers on loan until the end of the season,[18] however was recalled from his loan on 21 April after five appearances.[19] He scored his first and only goal in his final appearance for Halifax in the play-off quarter-final defeat to Chesterfield in May 2022.[20] He was released by the club June 2022, following the expiry of this contract.[21]

Return to semi-professional football

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On 10 June 2022, after his release by Halifax, Stenson signed for Southern League Premier Division Central club Nuneaton Borough and returning to part-time, semi-professional football.[22] He extended his stay with the club in June 2023,[23] before leaving in January 2024 with the threat of the club's liquidation looming.[24]

In January 2024, Stenson completed a return to Southern League Premier Division Central club AFC Telford United on a deal until the end of the season.[25] In May 2024, he renewed his stay with the club for the 2024–25 season,[26] a season in which he would end up the league's top goalscorer, be awarded the club's player of the year, break the club record of most goals in a single season across all competitions, as well as most goals scored in a single fixture.[27]

In June 2025, he renewed his stay with the club once more for the 2025–26 season, in which Telford would be returning to the National League North after winning the play-offs the previous season and earning promotion.[28]

Style of play

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Originally a midfielder, Stenson was asked to convert to a striker by his then-Leicester Road and former Hinckley United manager Neil Lyne.[3] Former Coventry City player and manager Bobby Gould later described Stenson as "a big centre-forward; he can run, he’s got pace, he competes and he’s a battler".[29]

Career statistics

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As of match played 16 August 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Hinckley United 2012–13[30] Conference North 9 0 0 0 0 0 9 0
2013–14 SL Premier Division —[a] ?[b] 0 — ? 0
Total 9 0 ? 0 — ? 0
Barwell 2017–18 NPL Premier Division No data available
Leamington 2018–19[1][32] National League North 12 6 1 1 — 13 7
Solihull Moors 2018–19[1] National League 17 1 0 0 4[c] 0 21 1
2019–20[1] National League 7 1 0 0 1[d] 1 8 2
Total 24 2 0 0 5 1 29 3
AFC Telford United (loan) 2019–20[1] National League North 20 4 — 1[c] 0 21 4
FC Halifax Town 2020–21[33] National League 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2021–22[34] National League 7 0 0 0 1[e] 1 8 1
Total 8 0 0 0 1 1 9 1
Tamworth (loan) 2021–22[35] SL Premier Division Central 3 2 — — 3 2
Kidderminster Harriers (loan) 2021–22[1] National League North 5 0 — — 5 0
Nuneaton Borough 2022–23[36] SL Premier Division Central 32 9 3 2 2[f] 0 37 11
2023–24[36][37] SL Premier Division Central 19 12 1 0 3[g] 2 23 14
Total 51 21 4 2 5 2 60 25
AFC Telford United 2023–24[36] SL Premier Division Central 14 6 0 0 2[f] 0 16 6
2024–25[36] SL Premier Division Central 36 31 0 0 5[h] 1 41 32
2025–26[38] National League North 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 1
Total 52 38 0 0 7 1 59 39
Career total 184 73 ? 3 19 5 ? 81
  1. ^ Hinckley United's league record was officially expunged on 21 October 2014[31]
  2. ^ Data for FA Cup second qualifying round not available
  3. ^ a b Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  4. ^ Appearance in Scottish Challenge Cup
  5. ^ Appearance in National League play-offs
  6. ^ a b Appearances in Southern League Premier Division Central play-offs
  7. ^ Two appearances, one goal in FA Trophy; one appearance, one goal in Birmingham Senior Cup
  8. ^ Three appearances in FA Trophy; two appearances, one goal in Southern League Premier Division Central play-offs

Honours

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AFC Telford United

Leicester Road

Solihull Moors

Individual

  • Midland League Division One Joint Player of the Season: 2016–17
  • AFC Telford United Players' Player of the Season: 2024–25
  • AFC Telford United Supporters' Player of the Season: 2024–25

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Matty Stenson at Soccerway. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  2. ^ "Stenson out to fill boots of Newton". WarwickshireWorld. 2 August 2018. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
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  4. ^ "Leicester Road round off year with football league awards". Hinckley Times. 28 June 2017. p. 62. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  5. ^ "Stenson hits four in record win for Leicester Road FC". Hinckley Times. 12 April 2017. p. 62. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  6. ^ Pawley, Luke (3 August 2017). "Jimmy Ginnelly almost ready for the start of the new season". Barwell F.C. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  7. ^ "Youngsters scoop up accolades for Barwell". Hinckley Times. 30 May 2018. p. 63. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  8. ^ "Striker Matt Stenson signs". Leamington F.C. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
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  10. ^ Herbert, Ian (23 September 2019). "On The Road". Daily Mail. p. 16. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
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  12. ^ {{ubl|"AFC Telford seal loan swoop for Solihull Moors forward Matt Stenson". Shropshire Star. 9 October 2019. Retrieved 14 August 2025.|"Matt Stenson signs on loan". AFC Telford United. 9 October 2019. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
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  14. ^ "National League news - May-August 2020". BBC Sport. 2 May 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  15. ^ "National League news - May-August 2020". BBC Sport. 18 August 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
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  19. ^ Paddock, Matty (21 April 2022). "Stenson recalled by Halifax". Kidderminster Harriers F.C. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  20. ^ Wobschall, Leon (24 May 2022). "C Halifax 1 Chesterfield 2: No home comforts for Shaymen after controversial defeat". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  21. ^ "National League news - June 2022". BBC Sport. 2 June 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  22. ^ Whitney, Steve (10 June 2022). "Ginnelly Brings in Stenson". Southern Football League. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
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  24. ^ "Matt Stenson leaves the Boro". Nuneaton Borough F.C. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
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  26. ^ "Stenno Signs!". AFC Telford United. 25 May 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
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  29. ^ Turner, Andy (27 September 2018). "The local non league striker Bobby Gould has recommended to Coventry City". Coventry Telegraph. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  30. ^ "Hinckley United – Appearances – Matthew Stenson – 2012-2013". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  31. ^ Ashe, Isaac (26 October 2014). "Hinckley United are expunged from league table". Hinckley Times. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  32. ^ For FA Cup second qualifying round: Hatfield, Luke (22 September 2018). "Stourbridge 3 Leamington 2 - Report and pictures". Express & Star. Archived from the original on 16 August 2025. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  33. ^ "Games played by Matty Stenson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  34. ^ "Games played by Matty Stenson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  35. ^ "Matthew Stenson: 2021/2022 Biog & Stats". Southern Football League. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  36. ^ a b c d "Matty Stenson | Player Profile". Aylesbury United Archive. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  37. ^ For FA Cup first qualifying round: "Emirates FA Cup First Qualifying Round – Nuneaton Borough 1 - 2 Carlton Town – 2023-2024". Football Web Pages. 2 September 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
    For FA Trophy third qualifying round: "Isuzu FA Trophy Third Qualifying Round – Nuneaton Borough 1 - 0 Carlton Town – 2023-2024". Football Web Pages. 7 October 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
    For Birmingham Senior Cup Second Round: "Birmingham Senior Cup Second Round – Coventry Sphinx 2 - 3 Nuneaton Borough – 2023-2024". Football Web Pages. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
    For FA Trophy third round proper: "Nuneaton Borough v Fylde - BBC Sport". BBC Sport. 9 December 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  38. ^ "Games played by Matty Stenson in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  39. ^ Cox, Lewis (5 May 2025). "Play-off final - Kettering 2 AFC Telford United 4: Bucks promoted on magical day". Shropshire Star. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  40. ^ "Last gasp goal lands cup win for Leicester Road FC". Hinckley Times. 10 May 2017. p. 64. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
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