Matthew Liam Doughty (born 2 November 1981) is an English former professional football player and manager.

This period saw him and the club relegated from the Football League, with Doughty missing the decisive final game of the 1999–2000 season after being sent to prison for four months the day before, following an incident outside a nightclub in his home town of Warrington.

Despite interest from clubs, most notably Bristol Rovers, Doughty said he did not want to "up sticks" and move his young family a long way from home.

Two days after the false announcement he had signed for Accrington, Doughty agreed terms with Halifax Town.

In 2010, he left Altrincham to join Witton Albion, after sustaining a major injury in a match against Salisbury City.

On 25 March 2011, Doughty left Witton Albion to join Hyde,[3] making his debut the day after in a 0–0 draw against Alfreton Town.