OFFICIAL - Luke Southwood signs - two year contract

olton Wanderers is delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper Luke Southwood, who will join the club on a two-year deal from 1 July 2024, with the club holding an option of a further year.

The 26-year old arrives at the Toughsheet Community Stadium looking to add further competition to the goalkeeping department in the coming seasons.

After departing Cheltenham Town in recent weeks after an incredibly successful spell with the Robins, the ‘keeper will link up with his new teammates at the start of next month.

Starting his career in the Reading academy, Southwood progressed through to first team level and went on to make 26 appearances for the Royals in the Championship.

Successful loan spells have formed part of Southwood’s development with time spent in non-league, as well as the top-flight of Scotland with Hamilton Academicals, as a way of gaining vital first-team experience at a young age.

A move to Cheltenham followed - initially on loan before making it permanent in the summer of 2023

Lots of fans panicking that Baxter will be leaving but presume he will battle it out with Baxter for who starts? Looks like Coleman might be on his way though as we don't need 3 first team keepers.