The 19-year-old defender, who scored against United as a 16-year-old in 2019 while playing for Rochdale, expressed his pride in representing the town. "To give back to the fans of this town is the proudest thing you can do as a footballer," Matheson said before the match.
Matheson, who has also played for Wolves, highlighted the joy of creating memorable moments for supporters, referencing previous games against Palace and now facing Brentford. The match kicked off at 7.30pm GMT as part of the FA Cup fourth-round action.