Matthew Bondswell (born 18 April 2002) is an English footballer who plays as a left-back.
After spending time in the academy of Nottingham Forest, Bondswell joined the academy of Bundesliga side Leipzig in the summer of 2018.[2]
On 21 August 2020, Bondswell joined Eerste Divisie side Dordrecht on a season-long loan deal.[3] On 30 August 2020, he made his professional debut, playing the full match in a 0–0 draw with Go Ahead Eagles.[4] On 15 January 2021, it was announced that his loan at Dordrecht had been terminated.[5]
On 19 March 2021, a month after leaving Leipzig, Bondswell signed with Newcastle United, initially joining the club's under-23 squad.[6]
On 31 January 2022, Bondswell joined League One club Shrewsbury Town on loan until the end of the season.[7] On 28 March 2022, Bondswell was recalled by Newcastle United as he was unable to make his EFL debut for Shrewsbury Town, featuring as an unused substitute in 11 consecutive league matches.[8]
In June 2023, Bondswell joined EFL League Two club Newport County on loan for the 2023-24 season.[9] He made his debut for Newport on 5 August 2023 as a second half substitute against Accrington Stanley.[10]
On 29 May 2024, Newcastle announced he would be released in the summer when his contract expired.[11]
Bondswell has so far represented England up to under-18 level and also competed with the under-17 side the 2019 UEFA European Under-17 Championship in the Republic of Ireland.[12]