Matthew Luke Penney (born 11 February 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a full back or midfielder for National League side Rochdale.

Penney joined Sheffield Wednesday in 2006, progressing through the club's academy to make his senior debut in August 2018.

Born in Chesterfield,[3] Penney began his career with Sheffield Wednesday at the age of eight years old, progressing through the club's academy and turning professional in October 2015.

[4] He signed on loan for Bradford City on transfer deadline day, 31 January 2017, alongside Charlie Wyke, Jacob Hanson and Kevin Toner.

[8] He made his first-team debut for Sheffield Wednesday on 16 August 2018, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 2–0 win against Sunderland in the EFL Cup.

[13] On 29 June 2021, Penney joined Ipswich Town on a free transfer, signing a two-year deal with the option of an additional years' extension.