Goalkeeper Matthew Fenn was originally spotted by a Norwich scout was playing for Whitton United against Wealdstone at the age of 21 in 1998. Offered a trial, he played for the A team alongside Coren Hardy and Sam Hehir. Injuries to Andy Marshall and Robert Green in January 1998, saw Matthew brought back to Carrow Road as cover. He played three games with the Reserves (the 3-1 win over Millwall (13/1/98), the 2-1 victory against Swindon (22/1/98) and the 2-0 defeat at Crystal Palace (27/1/98). Teammates included Danny Mills, Darren Eadie and Robert Fleck. Although hopeful of further developments with the Canaries, manager Mike Walker was sacked shortly afterwards and Fenn heard nothing more from the Canaries.

Matthew began his playing career with Stowmarket where he was capped at Suffolk Under-18 level whilst in Stow's reserves. He then joined Whitton United and has since played for Ipswich Wanderers, Needham Market and Leiston. He rejoined Needham Market in the summer of 2004. According to the Green Un of 2nd October 2004, Matthew works in the petrol trade for Petrotechnic.