Matthew Templeton (born 28 October 1996) is an English former professional footballer who plays as a defender for Matlock Town.

Templeton began his career with Barnsley progressing through the youth ranks at Oakwell, making his professional debut on 11 August 2015 in a 1–1 draw against Scunthorpe United in the League Cup which Barnsley won on penalties.

[3] He made his league debut, also against Scunthorpe, coming on for George Smith on 31 October 2015.

[5] Templeton joined Gainsborough Trinity of the National League North on loan on 6 October 2016.

After another loan spell at North Ferriby United, he was released by Barnsley in May 2017,[6] before signing for Worksop Town.