Matlock Town is pleased to announce the signing of midfielder Arran Pettifer from Hyde United, making him Nathan Haslam’s first signing as Gladiators manager.
Arran is a product of the Bolton Wanderers academy, where he made his first-team debut in the EFL Trophy in October 2021. In 2024, he departed Wanderers to move across the Irish Sea and join St Patrick’s Athletic, before going on to represent Cliftonville.
In July 2025, Arran signed for Scottish Championship side Arbroath and made an immediate impact, scoring a hat-trick in a League Cup fixture against Annan Athletic. He later moved to Kelty Hearts during the January transfer window to finish the season.
The midfielder also has experience in the Northern Premier League, having enjoyed loan spells with Atherton Collieries and Warrington Town during his time at Bolton.
Arran joined Hyde United on a deal following a spell with FC United of Manchester, and now makes the move to Matlock Town to link up with Haslam’s Gladiators.
Welcome to Matlock Town, Arran!
