Matthew Connelly, born on 2 March 2003 (age 23), is a Scottish goalkeeper whose senior career has been shaped most clearly by Airdrieonians. He made 11 league appearances there across one season, enough for that spell to stand out in a record otherwise made up of more limited first-team chances.
Before that wider senior picture settled, Connelly had a small run at Stranraer in 2022-23, making five league appearances. It was not a long spell, but for a young goalkeeper those minutes matter more than the absence of headlines.
At Motherwell, his involvement has been mainly in the cups. In 2025-26 he has yet to make a league appearance, but has played twice in the League Cup and twice in the Scottish Cup, taking his Motherwell total to four first-team appearances. His market value is put at around £43,000 by Transfermarkt.
Connelly’s career to date is that of a Scottish goalkeeper with a clear Airdrieonians chapter and limited but continuing senior exposure at Motherwell.
