Goalkeeper Archie Matthews makes Oxford City loan move

13th January
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Archie Matthews

Swansea City goalkeeper Archie Matthews has joined Oxford City on loan for the remainder of the season, subject to international clearance.

The 21-year-old joined the Swans on a two-year deal last summer, with the option for an additional year, and will get the chance to get more senior football under his belt with the National League South side.

Matthews was on the bench for the Carabao Cup tie against Oxford, having spent last season with Championship club Birmingham City.

The Bath-born stopper coming through the ranks at Swindon Town, for whom he made a solitary senior appearance in a 2-1 League One victory over Northampton during the 2020-21 season.

During his time with the Robins he had loan spells with AFC Totton, Thatcham Town and Melksham Town before joining Birmingham ahead of the 2021-22 campaign.

Matthews had loan spells with Bath City and Gloucester City during his time on the books of the Blues.

Everyone at Swansea City wishes Archie every success with his loan spell.