Major coup for 7th tier club Bromsgrove Sporting after signing experienced former EFL captain Jamille Matt from Walsall.
The 36 year old will join the Southern League Premier Division Central side upon the expiry of his contract with the Saddlers.
Walsall finished the League Two season sitting 13th with 65 points from 46 games played, and had been top for quarter of it before bottling it.
Bromsgrove, managed by Tim Flowers, finished 18th with 44 points from 42 games played, 5 points above the relegation zone.
NEW ADDITION: Jamille Matt
Bromsgrove Sporting are delighted to announce the huge signing of striker Jamille Matt, following his recent departure from Walsall.
Welcome to Sporting, Jamma 😍
🔗 https://t.co/TinYjJBOPS pic.twitter.com/ZqGhnJs6VQ
— Bromsgrove Sporting (@SportingFC) June 12, 2026
We can also confirm that captain Jamille Matt will join Bromsgrove Sporting upon the expiry of his contract. 🫡
Best of luck Jamma, thank you for everything you’ve done in a #Saddlers shirt! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/P5yhQTMeOS
— Walsall FC (@WFCOfficial) June 12, 2026
A club statement read: Bromsgrove Sporting are delighted to announce the signing of striker Jamille Matt, from Walsall.
In what is a major coup for the club, the 36 year-old Jamaican joins following his recent departure from the League Two club, after a successful three-and-a-half years with the Saddlers.
Joining Walsall in January 2023, he went on to make 140 appearances, during which time he wore the captain’s armband and became a firm fans’ favourite.
Playing all of his football in the Football League since 2012, Jamille has also enjoyed fruitful spells with the likes of Forest Green Rovers, where he scored 19 goals in their League Two winning season of 2021/22, Newport County, where he played 76 games and reached the 2018/19 League Two Play-Off Final at Wembley, and Fleetwood Town where, as he did with Forest Green, played at the Third Tier of English Football in League One.
On joining Sporting, Jamille commented: “I’m happy to have signed for Bromsgrove for next season, and I’m looking forward to getting started.”
“Working with Tim was a big part of my decision after working with him previously and I’m also looking forward to linking up with the lads too – some of whom I’ve played with previously.
“I can’t wait to get started!”
We hope you will join us in welcoming Jamille to Sporting!
JAMILLE MATT’S CAREER:
Youth career
Sutton Coldfield Town
Senior
2005–2010 – Sutton Coldfield Town
2010–2013 – Kidderminster Harriers – 71 games (25 goals)
2013–2016 – Fleetwood Town – 62 games (16 goals)
2015–2016 → Stevenage (loan) – 8 games (1 goal)
2016 → Plymouth Argyle (loan) – 14 games (7 goals)
2016–2018 – Blackpool – 39 games (3 goals)
2017–2018 → Grimsby Town (loan) – 37 games (4 goals)
2018–2020 – Newport County – 98 games (26 goals)
2020–2023 – Forest Green Rovers – 109 games (39 goals)
2023–2026 – Walsall – 140 games (23 goals)
2026– Bromsgrove Sporting
Fans reacted to the major coup for 7th tier club Bromsgrove after signing experienced former EFL captain Jamille Matt…
@Sheldon444: I really like Jamma but the fact he’s dropped to Bromsgrove level makes the fact we gave him a contract last season even more staggering. Any chance we can follow up with an incoming @bensadler12 ?
@DEVO1875: Football is crazy @SportingFC have more money than @WFCOfficial gonna be a big season
@joshcowley1998: Bromsgrove going to absolutely piss the league
@kiddyguest: Blimey, a trip or two to Bromsgrove awaits this season.
@Danny4939011: Now that’s unbelievable forget the relegation scrap, the promotion charge is on
@TomLong78: Wow. Kiddy legend! Good luck to Jamma and Sporting for the new season 👏🏻
@ArgyleLife1886: HUGE!
@JoshuaMansell3: Silly signing for step 3 👏🏻👏🏻
@NoelJMart: Great signing if he can shake off the injuries of last season 🤞💚
@DaveIcke: Amazing signing, a wealth of experience and talent… younger players will benefit from this signing
@richthorndike: Heard the rumour but now it’s official. Amazing signing. Delighted to have him in our league. Must be a few National League teams scratching their heads.
@rickyleegriffi: You fucking what 😂😂
@1AustinMitch: Taking the pissssss 😂😂😂😂 Everyone playing for second place now some signing that!
@ShaunThomp27562: They taking the piss if the Dont go up autos it’s a failure
@Lancsiron: Seems a big move down the ranks.
@Jack08Wfc: A cult hero and reckon he rips that league up
@jackstorer10: Some signing this is btw! Go well jams 💯
@JRainer08: Stupid signing for the level 🤣
@Peter_Dawe: They seem to be signing a new player every day. This is going to be an interesting season for Bromsgrove, I’ll have to get up there again this season once or twice.
Lee Topham: Despite his age its a big statement this signing he should be head and shoulders above the centre halves at this level
Thomas Long: Excellent signing for this level, loved watching him at newport can’t wait to see him again
Robbie Jack: What a signing. Surely promotion is on the cards well done guys
Trevor Walters:
Wow was not expect that one…
Can’t wait for the new season
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