Matty Litherland

Matthew Isaac Mark Litherland is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or right wing-back for Blackburn [Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers].

Club career

A youth product of Blackburn Rovers since the age of 6, Litherland signed his first contract with the club on 4 July 2024 for 1 season. He joined Curzon Ashton on a short-term loan in the Northern Premier League on 21 March 2025. He extended his contract with Blackburn Rovers on 12 May 2025 until 2027. On 20 December 2025, he debuted with Blackburn Rovers in a 2–0 EFL Championship win over Millwall, where he earned the Player of the Match award.