GOALKEEPER MATHEW HUDSON SIGNS

Former Preston North End goalkeeper Mathew Hudson has signed for Buxton FC. He started out at Preston as part of the academy and made his debut as a 17-year-old away to Leeds United, replacing future England number one Jordan Pickford, who had been sent off.

Mathew won Preston's scholar of the year award for season 2015/16 and was given a two-year contract, later extended, but with no further first-team appearances he went to Bury on loan in 2018, then Bamber Bridge in 2020. His Bamber Bridge debut was in a 2-1 home defeat by Buxton.

Now aged 24, Mathew was released by Preston in June. He stands 6 feet 4 inches tall.