Matt Paterson (footballer, born 1888)

Matthew Berry Paterson (19 March 1888 – 1974) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a centre half, most notably for Hibernian. He made over 410 Scottish League appearances, played in the 1914 Scottish Cup Final, captained the club and was one of its longest-serving players.

Personal life Paterson served in the Royal Artillery during the First World War.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsHibernian1908–09Scottish First Division322213431909–10Scottish First Division293703631910–11Scottish First Division33171034171911–12Scottish First Division282303121912–13Scottish First Division291303211913–14Scottish First Division312713831914–15Scottish First Division381—3811915–16Scottish First Division380—3801916–17Scottish First Division322—3221917–18Scottish First Division230—2301918–19Scottish First Division130—1301919–20Scottish First Division271303011920–21Scottish First Division321603811921–22Scottish First Division233002331922–23Scottish First Division510051Total4133632244538St Bernard's1923–24Scottish Second Division25060310Career total4383638247638

Honours Hibernian

East of Scotland Shield: 1908–09, 1920–21 Wilson Cup: 1908–09, 1912–13, 1915–16, 1916–17, 1920–21 Rosebery Charity Cup: 1912–13, 1917–18

References