Matt Hatch
Australian soccer player
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Matthew Hatch (born 24 September 2000) is an Australian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Central Coast United in the NSW League Two competition.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Matthew Hatch | ||
| Date of birth | 24 September 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Gosford, Australia | ||
| Position(s) | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Central Coast United | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Woy Woy Roosters | |||
| Kincumber | |||
| Central Coast FC | |||
| Central Coast Mariners | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2022 | CCM Academy | 52 | (7) |
| 2020–2022 | Central Coast Mariners | 20 | (5) |
| 2022–2023 | Perth Glory | 3 | (0) |
| 2023 | Marconi Stallions | 9 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | Sydney United 58 | 47 | (4) |
| 2026– | Central Coast United | 5 | (3) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14 March 2026 | |||
Career
Central Coast Mariners
Having grown up on the Central Coast of NSW, Hatch got his professional breakthrough with local club Central Coast Mariners.[1] On 10 March 2021, Hatch broke the record for fastest ever debut goal in Australian professional history, scoring a goal with his first touch 25 seconds after being substituted onto the pitch for his debut.[2]
Hatch made 20 appearances for the Mariners, scoring 5 goals, before departing the club at the end of the 2021-22 season.[3]
Perth Glory
Hatch joined Perth Glory for the 2022-23 A-League season.[4]
Hatch made 3 appearances for Perth, before being released at the end of his first season.[5]
Marconi Stallions
Following his departure from Perth Glory, Hatch returned to his home state to play for Marconi Stallions, for the second half of the 2023 NPL NSW season.[6]
Sydney United 58
Having spent half a season back in the NPL with Marconi, Hatch joined Sydney United 58 for the 2024 season.[7]
Hatch made 47 league appearances for Sydney United over 2 seasons, scoring 4 goals.
Central Coast United
For the 2026 NSW League Two season, Hatch signed for Central Coast United in the third tier of Football NSW competitions, returning to represent a club from his home region of the Central Coast.[8]
Honours
- Central Coast Mariners Academy
- National Premier Leagues NSW 2 Premiership: 2020
- National Premier Leagues NSW 2 Championship: 2020[9]
- Records
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