Matt Acton


Matthew Michael Acton is an Australian soccer player who currently plays for Vanuatu United. Besides Australia, he has played in Myanmar and the Philippines.

Club career

Acton played for Brisbane Roar. He became the first Australian goalkeeper to join the Myanmar National League when Yangon United signed him in. He was a starting player in all of his 14 caps for Yangon where in five games he managed to keep a clean sheet. He assisted Yangon in their second-place finish. After his stint with Yangon he return Brisbane Roar then joined Olympic F.C.
In December 2015, Kaya F.C. of the United Football League announced that they had signed Acton.
On 25 November 2016, Melbourne Victory signed Acton as an injury replacement for Alastair Bray, after both had trialled with Melbourne Victory pre-season.
After Lawrence Thomas was ruled out with injury, Acton made his debut for Melbourne Victory on 26 November 2016, in a 2–0 victory over the Newcastle Jets.
On 24 September 2020, Melbourne Victory Re-signed Acton for extend three-year deal.
On 3 July 2023, Brisbane Roar announced that Matt Acton has signed once again for the club that he began at.
Acton was announced in the inaugural squad for Vanuatu United on 30 October 2025, for the 2026 OFC Professional League.

Personal life

Acton was born in Australia to an English-Finnish father and English mother. He acquired Finnish citizenship in 2011.

Career statistics

Notes CS = Clean Sheets
1 - includes A-League final series statistics

2 - AFC Champions League statistics are included in season commencing during group stages

Honours

Brisbane Roar
  • A-League Championship: 2013–14
  • A-League Premiership: 2013–14
Melbourne Victory
Australia U-20
  • AFC U-20 Asian Cup: runner-up 2010