Paul Matthews: key obituary facts
Is Paul Matthews dead? Yes. Paul Matthews died on September 3, 2026, at age 79.
Cause of death: Paul Matthews's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Paul Matthews known for?
He was an English footballer.
More about Paul Matthews
Born: 30 September 1946.
Place of birth: Leicester.
Gender: male.
Occupation: association football player.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Also known as: Paul William Matthews.
Paul Matthews, the English footballer who played for Mansfield Town, Leicester City and Northampton Town, died on September 3, 2026, aged 79.
Born in Leicester on September 30, 1946, he was known as Paul William Matthews and built a professional career in the Football League, also representing Rotherham United and Southend United. Matthews was part of the Leicester City, Mansfield Town and Northampton Town sides during a playing career that kept him in the English game at league level across several clubs.