Matthew Pennington (born 6 October 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre back for EFL League One club Blackpool.
[4] He played in two friendlies during July 2015, against Dundee and Leeds United, and made his full debut against Barnsley in the League Cup on 26 August 2015.
[5] On 2 January 2014, Pennington joined League One side Tranmere Rovers on a one-month loan deal.
[13] On 7 February 2015, his loan was extended to the end of the season, with Pennington from then on being played more consistently at his more natural centre-back position.
[17] On 21 April 2016, having played five games for Walsall, his loan was terminated at the minimum 28-day point due to a defensive crisis at his parent club.
[20] After returning from injury, his first goal came on 1 April 2017, in the Merseyside derby against Liverpool, levelling the game at 1–1, in an eventual 3–1 loss.
He picked up an ankle injury in the match and had to be replaced by fellow debutant Conor Shaughnessy in the second half.