Mackenzie Maltby
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mackenzie James Maltby[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 4 December 2004[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Chesterfield, England | ||
| Position | Centre back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Halifax Town | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2024 | Sheffield Wednesday | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024–2026 | Sheffield Wednesday | 2 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | → Scarborough Athletic (loan) | 23 | (2) |
| 2026– | Halifax Town | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13:44, 2 May 2026 (UTC) | |||
Mackenzie James Maltby (born 4 December 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League club Halifax Town.
Club career
Sheffield Wednesday
Having joined Sheffield Wednesday at the age of 7, Maltby raised through the ranks, including being the U18s captain, and signed his first professional contract in July 2023.[3] In July 2024, he signed a new contract with the club.[4] Ahead of the 2025–26 season, he picked up an injury and had to undergo surgery.[5] On 25 April 2026, he made his Wednesday debut, replacing Sean Fusire at half time against Oxford United.[6] At the end of the 2025–26 season it was confirmed that he would be invited back to pre-season training with a view to potentially extending his stay at S6.[7]
Scarborough Athletic (loan)
In August 2024, Maltby joined National League North club Scarborough Athletic on a one month loan, which was later extended until the 26 December.[8][9] Having picked up a hamstring injury towards the end of his spell, once recovered in February he returned to Scarborough Athletic on loan for the remainder of the season.[10][11][12] He finished the season winning the clubs young player of the year award.[13]
Halifax Town
On 13 June 2026, Maltby signed for Halifax Town coming into effect on 1 July 2026.[14][15]
Career statistics
- As of end of 2025–26 season
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sheffield Wednesday | 2025–26[16] | Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| Scarborough Athletic (loan) | 2024–25[17] | National League North | 23 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 24 | 2 | ||
| Halifax Town | 2026–27[18] | National League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 25 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 2 | ||
References
- ↑ "EFL Professional Retain List 2024-25" (PDF). English Football League. p. 35. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ↑ "M. Maltby". Soccerway. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ↑ "Young Owls duo sign new deals". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 1 July 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ↑ "New contracts for eight young Owls". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ↑ "Sheffield Wednesday defender undergoes successful operation". Sheffield Star. 24 July 2025. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
- ↑ "Already relegated Oxford hit fourt past Sheff Wed". BBC Sport. 25 April 2026. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- ↑ "Owls confirm retained list". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 16 May 2026. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
- ↑ "Maltby joins Scarborough on loan". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ↑ "Maltby extends Scarborough stay". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. 27 September 2024.
- ↑ "Mackenzie Maltby Injury Update". Scarborough Athletic FC. 3 December 2024. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ↑ "Loan news Mackenzie Maltby". Scarborough Athletic FC. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ↑ "Scarborough Athletic sign forward Stephen Walker from Whitby Town for undisclosed fee & Maltby Mackenzie returns on loan". The Scarborough News. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
- ↑ "End of season awards night 24/25". Scarborough Athletic FC. 11 May 2025. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
- ↑ "Mackenzie Maltby joins the Shayman". Halifax Town FC. 13 June 2026. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "Halifax sign centre-back Maltby from Sheff Wed". BBC Sport. 13 June 2026. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ↑ "Games played by Mackenzie Maltby in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ↑ "Games played by Mackenzie Maltby in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ↑ "Games played by Mackenzie Maltby in 2026/2027". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 August 2025.