Matthew Connelly, born on 2 March 2003 in Scotland, plies his trade as a goalkeeper for Motherwell Football Club. Statured at 5ft 10in (1.8m) and weighing 11st (70kg), he took up the mantle of jersey number 31.
As per the football statistics portal, Transfermarkt, Connelly's market value is estimated to be around £43k.
In his formative football career, Connelly has experienced several loan spells, having been transferred to different clubs within Scotland over the course of a few years. In October 2020, he moved from Motherwell to the Premiership side Falkirk on a loan deal, which ended in January 2021
Still developing his skills and seeking first-team opportunities, Connelly was loaned to Gretna in the Lowland League later in July 2021, only to return to Motherwell in October the same year. However, his appearances in the Motherwell first-team during the 2025 - 2026 season remained elusive.
A new chapter in his career began in January 2023, when he was loaned to League Two's Stranraer. In his debut season with Stranraer, he featured in five league matches. This stint was followed by a loan spell at East Kilbride - another League Two side - in December 2023, from which he returned in June 2024.
A repetitive loan pattern emerged, as Connelly was again loaned to East Kilbride in August 2024. Following his return to Motherwell in June 2025, he had yet to secure a spot in the first team.
Subsequently, in August 2025, Connelly shifted to Championship side Airdrieonians on loan, where he made 11 appearances in league matches. Unfortunately, upon his return to Motherwell in October 2025, a first-team place in Motherwell’s lineup continued to evade availability for the lad.
