SEVEN HEAVEN! James Matthews Makes Mersey Valley History

James Matthews has written his name into the Mersey Valley FC record books, becoming the first player in the club’s history to score in seven consecutive competitive matches.

The striker’s remarkable goalscoring form reached new heights on Saturday, when he struck four times in Valley’s emphatic 6–0 away victory over Wythenshawe Reserves.

The performance not only helped secure another impressive three points and clean sheet for the Amber Army, but also saw Matthews surpass the previous club record of six consecutive scoring games, established by captain Owen Adams during the 2024/25 season.

And with 17 goals already this campaign, Matthews is now closing in on another piece of Mersey Valley history.

A Remarkable Run of Form

Matthews’ record-breaking sequence began on 12 September against Dukinfield Town, when he scored his first goal of the campaign.

A week later, he scored twice against Upton before adding another brace in Valley’s 4–0 victory over Cheadle Heath Nomads Reserves.

His form continued into October, with a hat-trick against Pilkington followed by an extraordinary four-goal performance in the 6–0 home victory over Wythenshawe Reserves.

Then came one of the most important goals of the sequence.

On 17 October, with Valley trailing Haydock 1–0 deep into stoppage time, Matthews struck a dramatic 92nd-minute equaliser to secure a deserved point.

It was his sixth consecutive scoring game, drawing him level with Owen Adams’ long-standing club record.

Three weeks later, Matthews went one better.

Returning to face Wythenshawe Reserves, this time away from home, he delivered another outstanding display, scoring four times as Valley recorded a second successive 6–0 victory over their opponents.

**Seven consecutive competitive scoring games. Seventeen goals. A new Mersey Valley FC record.**

The Seven-Game Record-Breaking Sequence

The numbers are extraordinary.

Matthews has averaged 2.43 goals per match throughout the sequence, recording two four-goal performances, one hat-trick and two braces.

His eight goals across the two fixtures against Wythenshawe Reserves have been particularly impressive, contributing significantly to Valley’s remarkable 12–0 aggregate scoreline against their league opponents.

But perhaps the most telling statistic is that Matthews has found the net in every competitive match he has played during the sequence, regardless of the opposition or the result.

Surpassing the Captain

Before this season, the club record belonged to Owen Adams, who scored in six consecutive competitive matches during the closing stages of the 2024/25 campaign.

That achievement formed part of a memorable season in which Adams scored 20 competitive goals, establishing the club’s single-season scoring record and helping Valley secure promotion.

Matthews equalled the consecutive-scoring benchmark against Haydock before finally surpassing it at Wythenshawe.

It is a significant achievement to take a record away from one of the club’s most influential players, and one that demonstrates just how exceptional Matthews’ current form has become.

Another Record in Sight

While the seven-game scoring sequence has already secured Matthews a place in the club’s history, another landmark is now firmly within reach.

His four goals against Wythenshawe took his tally to 17 competitive goals in just eight appearances during 2026/27.

That figure has already comfortably surpassed the 13 goals he scored throughout the entire 2025/26 season.

It also leaves him just three goals away from equalling Owen Adams’ club record of 20 goals in a single campaign.

With plenty of football still to be played, Matthews has a genuine opportunity to establish a new benchmark for future Mersey Valley strikers.

The Numbers Behind the Record

7 consecutive competitive scoring matches — a new club record.
17 goals scored during the sequence.
2 four-goal performances against Wythenshawe Reserves.
1 hat-trick against Pilkington.
2.43 goals per match during the record-breaking run.
17 competitive goals in 2026/27.
3 more goals needed to equal the club’s single-season record.

A Record Worth Celebrating

Individual records are important moments in any football club’s history, but they are also built on the collective efforts of a team.

Matthews’ remarkable run has come during a period in which Valley have shown their attacking potential, recording convincing victories and producing some outstanding performances.

His goals have provided the finishing touch to the hard work, creativity and determination of his teammates, while his consistency in front of goal has given Valley a significant attacking threat.

The challenge now is to keep that momentum going.

With another league fixture approaching against Cheadle Heath Nomads Reserves, Matthews has an immediate opportunity to extend his record to eight consecutive scoring games.

Whether that happens or not, his achievement is already secured.