Draft:Matthew Dench
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Comment: Does not meet WP:NATHLETE. Sources do not show general notability, just a lot of passing references. Please show multiple WP:RS with WP:SIGCOV and resubmit. CopyleftEverything (talk) 02:23, 18 June 2026 (UTC)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Matthew Robert Dench | ||
| Date of birth | 18 December 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position | Left-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Perth Glory | ||
| Youth career | |||
| ECU Joondalup | |||
| Perth Glory | |||
| 2020–2025 | Charlton Athletic | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2025 | Oakleigh Cannons | 26 | (1) |
| 2025–2026 | Brisbane Roar | 12 | (1) |
| 2026– | Perth Glory | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 9 June 2026 | |||
Matthew Robert Dench (born 18 December 2003) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a left-back for Perth Glory.[1]
Club career
Dench played for Oakleigh Cannons during the 2025 season.[2]
After impressing at Oakleigh Cannons, Dench underwent a successful trial at Brisbane Roar ahead of the 2025–26 A-League Men season.[3]
Dench departed Brisbane Roar in May 2026.[4]
In June 2026, Dench returned to his hometown club Perth Glory, signing a two-year deal.[5][6]
Career statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleigh Cannons | 2025 | NPL Victoria | 26 | 1 |
| Brisbane Roar | 2025–26 | A-League Men | 12 | 1 |
| Perth Glory | 2026– | A-League Men | 0 | 0 |
References
- ^ "Australia - M. Dench – Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
- ^ "Roar sign Charlton Athletic product after NPL stint". A-Leagues. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ^ "Roar Welcome Charlton Athletic Product for the Upcoming Isuzu A-League 25-26". Brisbane Roar. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
- ^ "Defender Matthew Dench Departs Brisbane Roar". Brisbane Roar. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
- ^ "Defender Dench Makes Glory Homecoming". Perth Glory. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ^ Josh Kempton (5 June 2026). "Perth Glory strengthen defence with addition of WA product Matt Dench on two-year deal". The West Australian. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
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