Matt Bower (born 11 December 1998) is an English professional

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who plays as a defender for Yate Town.

Club career

Bower joined

Cheltenham Town Cheltenham Town Football Club is a professional association football club based in the town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. From the 2021–22 season, the club compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league syst ...

in 2010, and signed his first professional deal in July 2016 following the Robins promotion back to the

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. Prior to this, Bower made his first-team debut for Cheltenham during their

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tie against Oxford City, replacing

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in their 2–2 draw. Bower also enjoyed a short-term loan spell at

Cirencester Town Cirencester Town Football Club is a football club based in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England. Affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA, the club are currently members of the and play at the Corinium Stadium. History The club was establ ...

between March and April 2016, where he featured ten times for the Southern League Premier Division side. On 19 August 2017, Bower made his

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debut for Cheltenham during their 3–0 away defeat against

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, replacing Will Boyle in the 85th minute. After playing in a trial game for Stoke City in late September he then signed a new contract for the 2018-19 season on 6 February. On 28 June 2019, Bower joined Bath City on a one-year contract. On 15 October 2019, he was loaned out to Stratford Town. On 30 January 2020, he joined

Cinderford Town Cinderford Town Association Football Club is a football club based in Cinderford in Gloucestershire, England. Affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA, they are currently members of the and play at the Causeway Ground. History The modern ...

.Former Cheltenham Town and Bath City defender signs for Cinderford Town
gloucestershirelive.co.uk, 30 January 2020 On 28 July 2020 he signed for Yate Town.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Bower, Matt 1998 births Living people English men's footballers Men's association football defenders Cheltenham Town F.C. players Cirencester Town F.C. players Weston-super-Mare A.F.C. players Bath City F.C. players Stratford Town F.C. players Cinderford Town A.F.C. players English Football League players Southern Football League players Footballers from Cheltenham