23 Facts About Matt Paterson

Matthew Paterson was born on 18 October 1989 and is a Scottish footballer who plays as a striker for Bognor Regis Town.

Matt Paterson started his career in the youth system at AFC Bournemouth before a number of clubs showed an interest.

Matt Paterson made his first team debut as a substitute at St Mary's Stadium, coming on for Jordan Robertson against Norwich City on 30 September 2008.

Matt Paterson signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with Southend United on 22 January 2010.

Matt Paterson opened his scoring for Southend United at Milton Keynes Dons and followed this up with a goal against Charlton Athletic in the league.

On 9 February 2011, Matt Paterson joined League Two side Stockport County on loan.

Matt Paterson continued to try to keep Stockport County in the Football League with another goal against promotion chasing Stevenage on 9 April 2011.

On 9 August 2011, Matt Paterson joined Hamilton Academical on loan.

On 6 January 2012, Matt Paterson joined Forest Green Rovers on loan.

Matt Paterson was sent off on his debut against Mansfield Town the following day for serious foul play, only 12 minutes after coming on as a substitute in what proved to be his only appearance.

On 15 August 2012, Matt Paterson completed his move to League Two side Burton Albion on a six-month contract deal.

Matt Paterson made his Burton debut away to Rochdale on Saturday 8 September 2012 and marked his debut with a goal from twenty yards out to win the game for Burton.

On 26 October 2012, Matt Paterson signed a new contract with Burton Albion to remain with the club until at least the end of the season.

Matt Paterson latched onto a through ball which the defence failed to deal with and slotted home to get the equaliser early in the game.

Manager Rowett said, 'Matt Paterson came on and showed some real desire and his finish was sensational'.

On 8 August 2013, Matt Paterson decided on a move away from Burton Albion and move closer to his home in Hampshire and joined Conference Premier side Aldershot Town.

Matt Paterson started the new season with the number 10 shirt and a fantastic performance away to Grimsby Town on the opening day of the season saw Aldershot take their first point of the season.

Matt Paterson came off the bench to clinically finish a good Shots move that saw him score the winner and give Aldershot their second league win a row.

Matt Paterson continued to attract interest from Football League teams with his goal scoring exploits at Gosport.

Matt Paterson continued his excellent season with goals against Bishops Stortford, Ebbsfleet United, Sutton United, St Albans and South League Champions Bromley.

Matt Paterson finished off the season with the last goal for his club in the Hants Cup Final bringing his goal tally to 25 for the season with him credited with 28 'assists'.

Matt Paterson arrives at Welling with a reputation for scoring goals.

Matt Paterson averaged over one goal every two matches during his time in Oxfordshire.