Matthew Knox (born 22 December 1999) is a Scottish

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who plays as a striker for Dunbar United. He has previously played for Livingston, East Fife,

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, Tranent Juniors and Musselburgh Athletic.

Career

Knox grew up in

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. He became the youngest player in Livingston's history when he made his first-team debut against St Mirren on Boxing Day, just four days after his 16th birthday. Knox made his first starting appearance for Livingston on 26 April 2016, during which he set up the only goal in a 1–0 win against

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. Knox was loaned to East Fife in January 2018, and

in January 2019. During his time at Livingston, Knox went on trial at Rangers in 2016 and also had trials in England with

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and

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. On 11 July 2019, Knox signed for

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club

. He played for Tranent Juniors during the 2021–22 season. Knox signed for Musselburgh Athletic in 2022. In June 2025, Knox signed for Dunbar United.

Personal life

Knox has a younger brother called Daniel and an older brother called Jay.

Career statistics

Honours

Musselburgh * East of Scotland League Cup: 2024–25

References

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* 1999 births Living people Scottish men's footballers Men's association football forwards Livingston F.C. players Scottish Professional Football League players Footballers from Edinburgh East Fife F.C. players Berwick Rangers F.C. players Brechin City F.C. players Warrenpoint Town F.C. players Tranent F.C. players Musselburgh Athletic F.C. players 21st-century Scottish sportsmen Dunbar United F.C. players {{Scotland-footy-forward-1990s-stub