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The latest Matty Cash news: Aston Villa form, the Poland national team, injuries, transfers and interviews.
- Matty Cash in Villa's 6-0 Rout in Front of Prince WilliamMatty Cash played the full 90 minutes as Aston Villa routed Galatasaray 6-0 at Villa Park, with Prince William passionately cheering every goal from the stands.
- Matty Cash Player Ratings: Aston Villa 6-0 FenerbahceHow did Matty Cash perform in Aston Villa's record 6-0 Champions League win over Fenerbahce? Discover his media ratings, defensive stats and analysis.
- Matty Cash on Villa Park Atmosphere Ahead of Fenerbahce ClashMatty Cash discussed Aston Villa's home form, the Villa Park redevelopment, and the upcoming Champions League match against Fenerbahçe.
- Matty Cash Rated by English Media Following Brentford ReturnMatty Cash completed 90 minutes in Aston Villa's 2-2 draw with Brentford. Read how British media and statistics outlets assessed his return to the starting XI.
- Matty Cash ruled out of Brentford clash: injury updateMatty Cash is ruled out of Aston Villa's fixture with Brentford. Unai Emery confirmed the defender has returned to training but remains unavailable.
- Matty Cash Officially Joins the adidas Football FamilyMatty Cash has officially joined the adidas global football ambassador roster. Discover the details of his new partnership and boot choice.
- Matty Cash Injury Update: Emery Ahead of Nottingham ForestAston Villa manager Unai Emery shares an update on Matty Cash's injury ahead of the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest.
- Matty Cash Tips Teammate Wiktor Nowak for Premier League MoveAston Villa's Matty Cash highly praised international teammate Wiktor Nowak, tipping the Slavia Prague midfielder for a Premier League transfer.
- Matty Cash Features as Poland Cruise to 6-0 Win Over RomaniaMatty Cash earned his 29th cap as Poland dominated Romania 6-0 in the UEFA Nations League. Read the match report and ratings for the Aston Villa right-back.
- Matty Cash showcases new look after hair transplant at Poland campMatty Cash debuted a new buzz cut hairstyle at the Poland national team training camp following his hair transplant. Read how the Aston Villa star handled it.
- Matty Cash and Poland Suffer 3-1 Defeat to Sweden in Nations LeagueMatty Cash played as a right wing-back as Poland suffered a 3-1 defeat away to Sweden in the UEFA Nations League. Read the match report and analysis.
Archive
Archive 1936-2026
Earlier moments of Matty Cash’s career – year by year, with sources. The archive grows every day.
202620 events
Call-up to the Poland national team
Matty Cash was called up by manager Jan Urban to the Poland national team squad for the training camp.
Return from injury against Tottenham
Matty Cash returned from a muscular injury, coming off the bench in Aston Villa's 3-2 victory against Tottenham Hotspur.
Premier League defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion
Matty Cash played the full 90 minutes in Aston Villa's 0-4 away defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion in the opening round of the Premier League.
UEFA Super Cup match against PSG
Matty Cash started in Aston Villa's UEFA Super Cup match against Paris Saint-Germain. The English club lost 1-2, and the Polish full-back featured for the Birmingham side.
Pre-season friendly against FC Porto
Matty Cash featured in a pre-season friendly match where Aston Villa faced Portuguese champions FC Porto, with Porto taking the victory.
Criticism of referee after World Cup match
Following the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match between Paraguay and France, Matty Cash criticised the officiating of referee Ilgiz Tantashev on platform X, calling his performance shocking.
UEFA Super Cup Match Preview
Sport.pl reported that following Aston Villa's UEFA Europa League victory, Matty Cash will feature in the August UEFA Super Cup match against Paris Saint-Germain.
Recognition by The Athletic
British daily newspaper The Athletic recognized Matty Cash, naming him Aston Villa's player of the season for his contribution to the team's success.
UEFA Europa League Final: SC Freiburg vs Aston Villa (0:3)
Matty Cash played the full match for Aston Villa in a 3–0 UEFA Europa League final victory against SC Freiburg in Istanbul, winning the European trophy and receiving a yellow card in the 21st minute.
Premier League Match: Aston Villa vs Liverpool (4:2)
Matty Cash played in Aston Villa's 4–2 Premier League win against Liverpool and received a yellow card in the 39th minute.
Premier League draw against Burnley
Matty Cash appeared for Aston Villa in a 2-2 away Premier League draw against Burnley.
Europa League final qualification against Nottingham Forest
Matty Cash played the full 90 minutes in Aston Villa's 4-0 second-leg Europa League semi-final win against Nottingham Forest at Villa Park, securing a 4-1 aggregate qualification to the final.
Premier League match against Tottenham
Matty Cash played in the away Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur, which Aston Villa lost 1-2, and provided an assist for Emiliano Buendía's goal.
First leg of the Europa League semi-final against Nottingham Forest
Matty Cash featured in the first leg of the Europa League semi-final where Aston Villa faced Nottingham Forest.
League match against Sunderland
Matty Cash played the full match in Aston Villa's 4-3 league win against Sunderland at Villa Park.
Return leg against Bologna and semi-final qualification
Aston Villa drew 0-0 with Bologna in the Europa League quarter-final second leg, securing a semi-final spot with a 7-1 aggregate win.
Europa League quarter-final against Bologna
Matty Cash played for Aston Villa in a 3-1 away win in the Europa League quarter-final against Bologna.
Premier League Match: Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa
Matty Cash played for Aston Villa in a 1–1 draw against his former club at the City Ground and received a yellow card in the 11th minute.
Premier League match against Chelsea
Matty Cash started for Aston Villa in a 1–4 Premier League defeat against Chelsea at Villa Park in Birmingham, receiving a yellow card in the 32nd minute.
Return to the Aston Villa squad
Manager Unai Emery confirmed in a pre-match press conference ahead of the fixture against Leeds United that Matty Cash had returned to training and was back in contention for the squad.
202515 events
Premier League appearance against Manchester United
Matty Cash played the full match in Aston Villa's starting lineup in a 2–1 home win against Manchester United at Villa Park. In first-half stoppage time he lost possession in the build-up to United's equaliser, but recovered in the second half by blocking a dangerous shot to preserve the win.
Aston Villa Player of the Month
In October 2025, Matty Cash was named Aston Villa's Player of the Month following a series of standout performances.
Contract extension with Aston Villa
On 27 October 2025, Matty Cash signed a contract extension with Aston Villa until 30 June 2029.
Winning goal against Manchester City
On 26 October 2025, Matty Cash scored the only goal in a 1–0 Premier League win against Manchester City at Villa Park, finding the net in the 19th minute.
Appearance and yellow card against Bologna
Aston Villa defeated Italian side Bologna 1–0 in their opening Europa League fixture, with Matty Cash receiving a yellow card in the 42nd minute.
Matty Cash goal against Sunderland
Matty Cash played the full match for Aston Villa and scored his first Premier League goal of the season in the 67th minute, securing a 1–1 away draw against Sunderland.
Premier League Debut and Draw Against Newcastle United
Matty Cash played the full 90 minutes at right-back on the opening matchday of the Premier League as Aston Villa drew 0–0 away against Newcastle United.
Matty Cash Contract Documentation and Birthday
Matty Cash celebrated his birthday, with his Aston Villa contract officially registered as running until 30 June 2029.
Goal in match Poland vs Moldova
Matty Cash played in Poland's 2-0 friendly win against Moldova, scoring his second international goal with a precise strike from a tight angle.
Interview comments about Doda
In an interview with Plejada, Matty Cash spoke about his fondness for Polish culture and music, expressing admiration for Dorota Rabczewska.
Match against Tottenham Hotspur and yellow card
Aston Villa defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2–0 in the 37th round of the Premier League. Matty Cash featured in the match and received a yellow card in the 23rd minute.
World Cup qualifier: Poland vs Malta
Matty Cash participated in the Poland national team's March training camp ahead of their second World Cup qualifying match against Malta at the National Stadium in Warsaw.
World Cup qualifier squad and match: Poland vs Lithuania
Matty Cash was named in manager Michał Probierz's 25-man Poland squad for the World Cup qualifier against Lithuania at the National Stadium in Warsaw.
Poland National Team Call-up
Manager Michał Probierz announced the squad for the World Cup qualifiers, which included Matty Cash after a break caused by injuries.
Champions League appearance against Club Brugge
Matty Cash returned from injury as a 64th-minute substitute in Aston Villa's 3-1 away win against Club Brugge, winning a late penalty after being fouled by Christos Tzolis.
202411 events
Appearance against Newcastle United
Matty Cash started for Aston Villa in the Boxing Day fixture against Newcastle United at St James' Park, which his team lost 0:3. He received a yellow card in the 14th minute of the match.
Matty Cash's goal against Brentford
Matty Cash played the full match in the 14th round of the Premier League and scored his first goal of the season in the 34th minute, contributing to Aston Villa's 3:1 win at Villa Park. He received a yellow card in the 82nd minute.
Interview with The Guardian ahead of Champions League fixture
The Guardian published an interview with Matty Cash ahead of Aston Villa's Champions League fixture against Bologna, in which the full-back praised the club's development under manager Unai Emery and stated the club has no ceiling.
Przegląd Sportowy publication on Matty Cash's national team situation
Przegląd Sportowy Onet published an article by Marek Wawrzynowski discussing Matty Cash's absence from the Poland national team and his comments on learning about his squad omission through the media.
Reports of a potential swap deal with Inter Milan
Reports emerged that Aston Villa and Inter Milan were considering a player exchange that could send Matty Cash to Italy and Denzel Dumfries to Villa Park.
AC Milan interest and Aston Villa valuation
According to media reports, AC Milan showed interest in signing Matty Cash, with Aston Villa valuing the defender at over £20m.
Euro 2024 squad omission
In June 2024, Matty Cash was left out of the Poland squad for the Euro 2024 tournament, reportedly learning about his omission from the media.
Reports regarding Euro 2024 squad omission
According to media reports based on sport.tvp.pl findings, Matty Cash was not included in Poland's squad announced by manager Michał Probierz for Euro 2024 due to health issues.
Match against Brighton & Hove Albion
Matty Cash played in the 36th round Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion which ended in a 0:1 defeat, coming on as a substitute in the 26th minute for the injured Morgan Rogers and receiving a yellow card in the 90+9th minute.
Goal against Lille
Matty Cash scored a goal for Aston Villa in the UEFA Europa Conference League match against Lille, helping his team progress.
Winning goal against Middlesbrough in the FA Cup
Matty Cash scored the only goal of the match in the 87th minute, securing a 1-0 win for Aston Villa and their first FA Cup victory since 2016.
20233 events
Match against Tottenham Hotspur
Matty Cash started for Aston Villa in a 2–1 Premier League win against Tottenham Hotspur, receiving a yellow card in the 27th minute for a challenge on Rodrigo Bentancur.
Match against Liverpool and own goal
Matty Cash featured in the Premier League matchday 4 fixture against Liverpool at Anfield. Aston Villa lost 0-3, and the defender scored an own goal in the 22nd minute.
100th Aston Villa appearance and two goals against Burnley
Matty Cash made his 100th appearance for Aston Villa in a 3–1 Premier League away win against Burnley F.C. at Turf Moor, scoring twice in the opening twenty minutes.
20226 events
Aston Villa vs Manchester City match
Matty Cash featured in the Premier League match against Manchester City, receiving a yellow card in the 26th minute of a 1–1 draw.
Friendly match against Manchester United
Matty Cash played for Aston Villa in a pre-season friendly against Manchester United that ended in a 2–2 draw, scoring an own goal in the 42nd minute.
First goal for the Poland national team
Matty Cash scored his first-ever international goal for the Poland national football team in an away UEFA Nations League match against the Netherlands, which ended in a 2–2 draw.
Aston Villa Player of the Season Award
At Aston Villa's end of season awards ceremony, Matty Cash was voted the club's Player of the Season for the 2021–22 campaign.
Five-year contract extension at Aston Villa
Matty Cash signed a five-year contract extension with Aston Villa, committing his future to the club until {{contract}} amidst reported interest from Atlético Madrid.
Goal and message of support against Brighton
Matty Cash scored a long-range goal in a 2–0 away win against Brighton & Hove Albion. He received a yellow card for removing his shirt to reveal a message of support for Tomasz Kędziora amidst the war in Ukraine, and the strike was later nominated for the Premier League Goal of the Month award.
20218 events
Debut for Poland
Matty Cash made his debut for the Poland national team, playing in a 4–1 away victory against Andorra during the World Cup qualifiers.
Steven Gerrard appointed Aston Villa manager
Steven Gerrard was appointed as the new manager of Aston Villa, replacing the dismissed Dean Smith.
Dean Smith sacked by Aston Villa
Matty Cash's club, Aston Villa, sacked manager Dean Smith on 7 November 2021.
First Poland Call-Up
Matty Cash received his first-ever call-up to the Poland national team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Andorra and Hungary.
Signing of Polish citizenship application
On 26 October 2021 at the Masovian Voivodeship Office in Warsaw, Matty Cash signed the official application to confirm his Polish citizenship.
Observed by Paulo Sousa at Emirates Stadium
Poland national team manager Paulo Sousa watched Matty Cash playing for Aston Villa against Arsenal from the stands at Emirates Stadium in a match that ended in a 1–3 defeat for Aston Villa.
First goal for Aston Villa against Everton
On 18 September 2021, Matty Cash scored his first goal for Aston Villa in a 3–0 Premier League win against Everton.
Match against Manchester City and red card
Matty Cash started for Aston Villa in the Premier League match against Manchester City (1–2). In the second half he received two yellow cards (54th and 57th minute), resulting in a red card.
20205 events
Debut for Aston Villa
Matty Cash made his debut for Aston Villa in a 1–0 Premier League win against Sheffield United at Villa Park.
Transfer to Aston Villa
Matty Cash joined Aston Villa from Nottingham Forest on a five-year contract for a fee of £14 million.
Nottingham Forest Player of the Season
Matty Cash was voted Nottingham Forest's Player of the Season by the club's supporters.
Goal and draw against West Bromwich Albion
Nottingham Forest drew 2–2 away against West Bromwich Albion. Matty Cash received a yellow card in the 27th minute and scored a goal in the 90th minute of the match.
Transfer interest and decision to stay at Nottingham Forest
In January 2020, clubs including Milan, Everton, and West Ham expressed interest in signing Matty Cash. However, he decided to stay at Nottingham Forest until the end of the season to help the team achieve promotion to the Premier League.
20195 events
Contract extension with Nottingham Forest
Matty Cash signed a three-and-a-half-year contract extension with Nottingham Forest, extending his deal until 2023.
Match against Queens Park Rangers and yellow card
Matty Cash featured for Nottingham Forest in a 4-0 away Championship win against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road, receiving a yellow card in the 52nd minute.
Nottingham Forest match against Barnsley
Matty Cash started for Nottingham Forest in a 1-0 Championship win against Barnsley at the City Ground and received a yellow card in the 24th minute.
Goal against West Bromwich Albion
Matty Cash scored his first goal of the 2019/2020 season in the 9th minute of the opening EFL Championship match against West Bromwich Albion. Nottingham Forest lost the game 1–2 at the City Ground.
Goal against Wigan Athletic
Matty Cash scored in the 48th minute of an EFL Championship match against Wigan Athletic, which ended in a 3–1 defeat for Nottingham Forest. He also received a yellow card in the 30th minute.
201811 events
Matty Cash scores twice against Norwich City
Matty Cash played the full match for Nottingham Forest against Norwich City and scored two goals (in the 45th and 74th minutes). The game at Carrow Road ended in a 3–3 draw.
Matty Cash's goal against Aston Villa
Matty Cash played the full match for Nottingham Forest and scored a goal in the 22nd minute to make it 2-1 in a 5-5 Championship draw against Aston Villa at Villa Park.
Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United match
Matty Cash played the full 90 minutes in a 1-0 Championship win against Sheffield United at the City Ground and received a yellow card in the 34th minute.
Goal against Brentford
Matty Cash scored for Nottingham Forest in the 62nd minute against Brentford, setting the final score at 2–1 to the hosts.
Goal against Newcastle United
In the EFL Cup second round, Matty Cash scored Nottingham Forest's third goal in the 90th minute to seal a 3–1 win against Newcastle United.
Goal against Wigan Athletic
Matty Cash scored in the 10th minute of an EFL Championship match against Wigan Athletic, which finished in a 2–2 draw.
Goal and yellow card against Bury
In the EFL Cup first round, Matty Cash scored a 90th-minute equalising goal and received a yellow card in the 53rd minute. The match ended 1–1, with Nottingham Forest winning 10–9 on penalties.
Goal in friendly against Oldham Athletic
Matty Cash scored Nottingham Forest's first goal in the 3rd minute of a pre-season friendly against Oldham Athletic, which ended in a 2–2 draw.
Goal in friendly against Lincoln Red Imps
Matty Cash scored the opening goal in the 24th minute of a pre-season friendly as Nottingham Forest defeated Lincoln Red Imps 5–0.
Goal against Birmingham City
Matty Cash scored in the 79th minute of the EFL Championship match against Birmingham City, securing a 2–1 win for Nottingham Forest at The City Ground.
First goal for Nottingham Forest
Matty Cash scored his first-ever goal for Nottingham Forest during a 5–2 away win against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road.
20174 events
Squad number change
Before the start of the 2017/2018 season, Matty Cash changed his Nottingham Forest shirt number from 41 to 14.
Injury during friendly against Girona
In July 2017, during a pre-season friendly against Girona F.C., Matty Cash suffered an ankle ligament injury that sidelined him for about three months.
New contract with Nottingham Forest
Matty Cash signed a new four-year contract with Nottingham Forest F.C., extending his deal with the club until 2021.
RB Leipzig bid
German club RB Leipzig made a £6 million transfer bid for Matty Cash.
20168 events
Tibia fracture injury against Aston Villa
On 11 September 2016, Matty Cash suffered a fracture to his tibia at the beginning of an away match against Aston Villa that ended in a 2–2 draw. The injury sidelined the Nottingham Forest player for approximately three months.
Nottingham Forest first-team debut
Matty Cash made his first-team debut for Nottingham Forest, starting in a 4–3 victory against Burton Albion.
Signed three-year contract with Nottingham Forest
Matty Cash signed a new three-year contract with Nottingham Forest running until 2019.
End of loan spell at Dagenham & Redbridge
Following the conclusion of the 2015–16 season, Matty Cash's loan spell from Nottingham Forest to Dagenham & Redbridge came to an end.
Goal for Dagenham & Redbridge against Bristol Rovers
Matty Cash played for Dagenham & Redbridge in an away League Two match against Bristol Rovers, which ended in a 1:2 defeat, scoring a goal in the 12th minute.
Matty Cash's goal against Plymouth Argyle
Matty Cash scored a goal in the 24th minute of a League Two match against Plymouth Argyle at Home Park. Dagenham & Redbridge won the game 3-2.
First senior career goal against Hartlepool United
Matty Cash scored his first official career goal in the 33rd minute against Hartlepool United in a 1–3 away defeat for Dagenham & Redbridge.
Loan transfer to Dagenham & Redbridge
Matty Cash joined League Two club Dagenham & Redbridge on a one-month loan from Nottingham Forest, marking his first experience in senior professional football.
20141 events
Signed for Nottingham Forest
Matty Cash signed a contract with Nottingham Forest following a 16-month spell at the FAB Football Academy in Bisham Abbey.
20131 events
Joined FAB Academy
In 2013, Matty Cash joined the FAB Academy based at the National Sports Centres in Bisham Abbey, following the disbandment of Wycombe Wanderers' youth teams.
20121 events
Departure from Wycombe Wanderers academy
In 2012, 14-year-old Matty Cash had to leave the Wycombe Wanderers academy after the club disbanded its youth teams due to financial difficulties.
19971 events
Birth of Matty Cash
Matthew Stuart Cash was born in Slough, England, to parents Stuart Cash and Barbara Cash (née Tomaszewska).
19741 events
Receipt of British citizenship
Matty Cash's grandparents, Ryszard and Janina, received British citizenship.
19671 events
Birth of Barbara Tomaszewska
Barbara Tomaszewska, daughter of Ryszard and Janina and mother of Matthew Cash, was born in Great Britain.
19641 events
Ryszard and Janina meet
Ryszard Tomaszewski met Janina in Great Britain.
19481 events
Emigration to Great Britain
Ryszard Tomaszewski, along with his mother and sisters, emigrated from Mombasa to Liverpool aboard the ship RMS Scythia.
19441 events
Birth of Janina Tomaszewska
Janina, Matty Cash's maternal grandmother, was born in Brańsk, Podlaskie Voivodeship.
19421 events
Release from exile
After nearly two years in exile in Siberia, the family was released under the Sikorski–Majski Agreement, beginning a journey that took them through countries including Iran and India before settling in Tanganyika.
19401 events
Deportation to Siberia
Ryszard Tomaszewski, alongside his mother and two sisters, was deported by the Russians from the territories of the Second Polish Republic to Siberia.
19361 events
Birth of Ryszard Tomaszewski
Ryszard Tomaszewski, Matty Cash's maternal grandfather, was born in Stanisławów.