Edward Matthews (13 May 1813 – 26 November 1892) was a Welsh Calvinistic Methodist minister and author.

Influenced by the ministry of David Morris, Matthews began to preach at Hirwaun in Wales in 1830, having worked there from 1827.

Matthews gained a reputation as an imaginative and dramatic preacher, known for his sudden outcries.

[1] Edward Matthews published a volume of sermons in 1927, edited by D. M. Phillips.

Edward was born at New Barn near St Athan to Thomas and Anne Matthews.