Matt Hill

Bristol City

Hill began his professional career at his home town club Bristol City, making his debut aged 17 on 7 November 1998 in a 6–1 defeat to Wolves. He progressed to become a first choice player by the 2000–01 season, claiming both the Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year honour at Ashton Gate in the same season in 2001–02 season. He twice came close to winning promotion with the Robins from the third tier, but they lost in the play-offs for two successive seasons.

Preston North End

The defender finally moved up a division when he joined Preston North End in January 2005 in a £100,000 deal. His first season almost ended with a place in the Premier League, but it was third time unlucky for Hill in the play-offs as Preston lost the final to West Ham. The following season brought more disappointment as injury ruled him out of the final month, where the club once again missed out in the play-offs. He recovered for the 2006–07 season and went on to win the Preston fans' Player of the Year Award.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Hill joined Wolverhampton Wanderers on 1 September 2008 signing a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee. Hill contested the left–back slot with Stephen Ward throughout the season, but made 13 appearances in helping Wolves win promotion to the Premier League as champions. After making only two appearances in the top flight, Hill was loaned to Championship side Queens Park Rangers in January 2010 for the remainder of the…

As of match played 16 December 2017

His son James Hill is also a footballer as is his cousin, Scott Golbourne.

Bristol City

Football League Trophy: 2002–03; runner-up: 1999–2000 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Football League Championship: 2008–09