Matt Hatch

Matthew Hatch (born 24 September 2000) is an Australian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Sydney United 58 in the NPL NSW competition.

Matt Hatch

Personal information
Full name	Matthew Hatch
Date of birth	(2000-09-24) 24 September 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth	Gosford, Australia
Position(s)	Full-back, winger
Team information
Current team	Sydney United 58
Number	11
Youth career
	Woy Woy Roosters
	Kincumber
	Central Coast FC
	Central Coast Mariners
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018–2022	CCM Academy	52	(7)
2020–2022	Central Coast Mariners	20	(5)
2022–2023	Perth Glory	3	(0)
2023	Marconi Stallions	9	(0)
2024–	Sydney United 58	26	(4)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 3 March 2025

Career

Central Coast Mariners

Having grown up on the Central Coast of NSW, Hatch got his professional breakthrough with local club Central Coast Mariners.^[1] On 10 March 2021, Hatch broke the record for fastest ever debut goal in Australian professional history, scoring a goal with his first touch 25 seconds after being substituted onto the pitch for his debut.^[2]

Hatch made 20 appearances for the Mariners, scoring 5 goals, before departing the club at the end of the 2021-22 season.^[3]

Perth Glory

Hatch joined Perth Glory for the 2022-23 A-League season.^[4]

Hatch made 3 appearances for Perth, before being released at the end of his first season.^[5]

Marconi Stallions

Following his departure from Perth Glory, Hatch returned to his home state to play for Marconi Stallions, for the second half of the 2023 NPL NSW season.^[6]

Sydney United 58

Having spent half a season back in the NPL with Marconi, Hatch joined Sydney United 58 for the 2024 season.^[7]

Honours

Central Coast Mariners Academy

• National Premier Leagues NSW 2 Premiership: 2020
• National Premier Leagues NSW 2 Championship: 2020^[8]

Records

• Fastest debut goal in the A-League: 25 seconds^[9]