Who is Matt Lawrence? Former FA Cup finalist captain survived two fentanyl overdoses
Matt Lawrence, a former professional footballer, faced two near-fatal drug overdoses in March 2021 due to fentanyl-laced cocaine. After his first overdose, responders revived him using Narcan, but he relapsed shortly after. He struggled with addiction and feelings of depression and regret following his overdose experiences. In August 2025, he committed to sobriety after his girlfriend intervened. Lawrence now focuses on family, work, and writing his autobiography.
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