Matt Acton


Matthew Michael Acton is an Australian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Melbourne Victory. Acton was born to an English mother and English/Finnish father.

Club career

Acton played for Brisbane Roar. He became the first Australian goalkeeper to join the Myanmar National League when Yangon United signed him in. He was a starting player in all of his 14 caps for Yangon where in five games he managed to keep a clean sheet. He assisted Yangon in their second-place finish. After his stint with Yangon he return Brisbane Roar then joined Olympic F.C.
In December 2015, Kaya F.C. of the United Football League announced that they had signed Acton.
On 25 November 2016, Melbourne Victory signed Acton as an injury replacement for Alastair Bray, after both had trialled with Melbourne Victory pre-season.
After Lawrence Thomas was ruled out with injury, Acton made his debut for Melbourne Victory on 26 November 2016, in a 2–0 victory over the Newcastle Jets.

Career statistics

Notes CS = Clean Sheets
1 - includes A-League final series statistics

2 - AFC Champions League statistics are included in season commencing during group stages

Honours

Club

;Melbourne Victory