made him again the league's top scorer. In the 2018–19 season Derbyshire made 25 league appearances but scored only twice. On the opening day of the 2019—20 season, Derbyshire opened the scoring against Doxa Katokopias with a header. Macarthur FC On 4 August 2020, it was announced that Derbyshire had signed for new Australian A-League club Macarthur FC on a two-year contract. AEK Larnaca On 10 July 2021, Macarthur FC confirmed that they had agreed an undisclosed fee for Derbyshire's transfer to Cypriot top-flight club AEK Larnaca. The move was reported elsewhere as a free transfer. NorthEast United Derbyshire signed for NorthEast United of the Indian Super League on 2 September 2022. Bradford City On 30 December 2022 it was announced that Derbyshire would sign for Bradford City on 9 January 2023. International career Derbyshire was called up to the England Under-21 squad by new manager Stuart Pearce for a friendly against Spain on 6 February, but was forced to withdraw after he tore a thigh muscle playing for Blackburn three days before the match. However, Derbyshire was fit enough to be included in the under-21 squad to face Italy in the opening fixture of the new Wembley Stadium on 24 March; he scored England's third goal in a thrilling 3–3 draw. During the group stage of the 2007 European Under-21 Football Championship, he was the scorer of a controversial goal against the Serbian under-21 team. He did not kick the ball out when Serbian defender Slobodan Rajković was down injured and went on to score England's second goal of the game; in his defence, Derbyshire claimed he did not see the injured player. He took part in the epic semi-final shootout against hosts Netherlands, scoring his first but having his second penalty saved as England lost 13–12. On 27 March 2009, Derbyshire played the second half for England as they beat Norway 5–0, scoring two goals. Personal life Derbyshire's wife Melissa, née Norman, is from Ireland and they have three boys, twins Braidín and Callum and the youngest Killian. Career statistics Honours Olympiacos Super League Greece: 2008–09 Greek Cup: 2008–09 Birmingham City League Cup: 2010–11 Individual 2009 Greek Cup Final Man of the Match Cypriot First Division top goalscorer: 2016–17, 2017–18 A-League PFA Team of the Season: 2020–21 References External links Matt Derbyshire profile at the Rotherham United F.C. website 1986 births Living people People from Great Harwood Sportspeople