Matthew Burton (8 February 1897 â 1940) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Everton, New Brighton, Wrexham and Stoke.
Burton was born in Grassmoor and played non-league football for local side Grassmoor Athletic before joining Everton just after World War I. However, he didn't stay long and joined Stoke where he spent the 1919âÂÂ20 and 1920âÂÂ21 season scoring once in eight league matches. He was released at the end and joined Wrexham where he scored 10 goals and went on to score six for New Brighton. After ending his professional career with New Brighton Burton played for Welsh clubs Oswestry Town, Rhos Athletic, Llandudno and Connah's Quay & Shotton.