2023–24 Fleetwood Town F.C. season explained

Club:Fleetwood Town
Season:2023–24
Chairman:Steve Curwood
Manager:Scott Brown
(
Lee Johnson
[1]
Charlie Adam
[2]
Mgrtitle:Head Coach
Stadium:Highbury Stadium
League Result:22nd (relegated)
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:Second round
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:First round
Cup3:EFL Trophy
Cup3 Result:Group stage
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Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25

The 2023–24 season is the 116th season in the history of Fleetwood Town and their tenth consecutive season in League One. The club are participating in League One, the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the 2023–24 EFL Trophy.

Current squad

No.NamePositionNationalityPlace of birthDate of birth (Age)Previous clubDate signedFeeContract end
Goalkeepers
13 31 March 1993 1 July 2022 Free 30 June 2025
23 1 July 2000 5 January 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2026
30 31 December 2004 1 July 2022 Undisclosed 30 June 2024
34 Tom Donaghy 15 May 2021 Undisclosed 30 June 2024
Defenders
2 29 May 2002 1 July 2018 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
3 2 November 2001 12 January 2024 Loan 31 May 2024
5 30 May 2003 17 August 2023 Loan 31 May 2024
6 2 August 2004 1 February 2024 Loan 31 May 2024
12 5 February 2003 1 February 2024 Loan 31 May 2024
16 19 September 1993 21 September 2023 Free 30 June 2024
18 1 July 2000 Academy 1 July 2018 Trainee 30 June 2025
26 26 July 1996 1 July 2022 Free 30 June 2024
32 Finley Potter 14 March 2004 1 February 2024 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
38 Will Johnson 5 June 2005 Academy 1 July 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024
Midfielders
4 7 November 1999 1 July 2022 Undisclosed 30 June 2026
8 1 February 2000 1 February 2024 Loan 31 May 2024
10 18 October 1990 1 July 2025 Free 30 June 2025
11 4 September 1996 1 July 2023 Free 30 June 2025
15 25 April 2000 30 January 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2026
17 20 February 2003 1 September 2023 Loan 31 May 2024
22 29 September 2000 6 January 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
35 11 July 2021 Free 30 June 2024
46 Theo Williams 9 October 2003 2 July 2023 Free 30 June 2025
47 25 March 2004 Academy 1 July 2023 Trainee 30 June 2025
Forwards
9 15 September 1993 30 January 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
14 2 January 2004 1 February 2024 Undisclosed 30 June 2026
19 11 April 1999 12 July 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
20 18 October 2000 21 July 2022 Undisclosed 30 June 2024
33 2 October 1996 3 January 2024 Free 30 June 2025
36 10 May 2005 4 August 2022 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
44 1 September 2000 1 January 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2024
Out on Loan
21 29 June 2003 Academy 13 November 2019 Trainee 30 June 2024
25 8 October 2002 19 April 2021 Undisclosed 30 June 2024
27 9 January 2001 2 January 2022 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
30 11 January 2002 31 August 2018 Undisclosed 30 June 2024
50 5 March 2003 1 July 2023 Free 30 June 2024
51 15 November 2002 1 July 2023 Free 30 June 2024

Transfers

In

DatePosPlayerTransferred fromFeeRef
14 June 2023 Patrick Boyes † Undisclosed [3]
1 July 2023 Finlay Armstrong † Free Transfer [4]
1 July 2023 Maleace AsamoahFree Transfer [5]
1 July 2023 Free Transfer [6]
1 July 2023 Sam FishburnFree Transfer [7]
1 July 2023 Free Transfer [8]
1 July 2023 Harry Wright † Free Transfer [9]
2 July 2023 Theo Williams † Free Transfer [10]
12 July 2023 Undisclosed [11]
21 September 2023 [12]
3 January 2024 Free Transfer [13]
8 January 2024 Owen Devonport Free Transfer [14]
1 February 2024 Undisclosed [15]
1 February 2024 Finley Potter Undisclosed [16]
† Signed for the Development squad

Out

DatePosPlayerTransferred toFeeRef
17 June 2023 Undisclosed [17]
26 June 2023 Undisclosed [18]
30 June 2023 Released [19] [20]
30 June 2023 Released [21] [22]
30 June 2023 Released [23]
30 June 2023 Released [24]
30 June 2023 Danny Edwards Released
30 June 2023 Ryan Hand Released [25]
30 June 2023 Released [26]
30 June 2023 Josh Kearns Released
30 June 2023 Roman Khela Released
30 June 2023 Kyle King Released
30 June 2023 Oliver Leggett Released
30 June 2023 Zane Marsh Released
30 June 2023 Released [27]
30 June 2023 Released [28]
30 June 2023 Luc Rees Released [29]
30 June 2023 Released [30]
30 June 2023 Ben Thompson Released
30 June 2023 Jake Wallace Released [31]
30 November 2023 Mutual Consent [32]
1 January 2024 Free Transfer [33]
4 January 2024 Free Transfer [34]
18 January 2024 Will Russ Undisclosed [35]
25 January 2024 Free Transfer [36]
1 February 2024 Undisclosed [37]
1 February 2024 Undisclosed [38]

Loaned in

DatePosPlayerLoaned fromDate untilRef
3 July 2023 12 January 2024 [39] [40]
17 August 2023 End of Season [41]
1 September 2023 End of Season [42]
1 September 2023 1 February 2024 [43] [44]
12 January 2024 End of Season [45]
1 February 2024 Elijah Campbell End of Season [46]
1 February 2024 End of Season [47]
1 February 2024 End of Season [48]

Loaned out

DatePosPlayerLoaned toDate untilRef
4 July 2023 20 October 2023 [49]
20 July 2023 Patrick Boyes End of Season [50]
21 July 2023 Will Russ 7 November 2023 [51]
5 October 2023 28 November 2023 [52] [53] [54]
12 October 2023 Tom Hoyle 1 January 2024 [55]
13 October 2023 1 February 2024 [56] [57]
20 October 2023 Billy Jones 18 November 2023 [58]
27 October 2023 1 December 2023 [59] [60]
31 October 2023 Theo Williams 28 November 2023 [61]
23 December 2023 End of Season [62] [63] [64] [65]
5 January 2024 Bosembo Namputu 3 February 2024 [66]
8 January 2024 Owen Devonport End of Season
18 January 2024 End of Season [67]
1 February 2024 End of Season [68]
1 February 2024 End of Season [69]
9 February 2024 End of Season [70]
22 February 2024 End of Season [71]
28 March 2024 End of Season [72]
28 March 2024 Kayden Hughes End of Season [73]

Pre-season and friendlies

On 14 April, the Cod Army announced they would hold a training camp in Waterford, Ireland between 2 and 8 July.[74] During that tour they confirmed a pre-season friendly against sister club Waterford, who are also owned by Fleetwood owner Andrew Pilley.[75] At the end of May, Fleetwood confirmed they would also host Preston North End and Grimsby Town.[76] [77] A fourth friendly was also confirmed in early-June, against Blackburn Rovers.[78] On 8 June a behind-closed-doors friendly with Tranmere Rovers was confirmed.[79] Six days later, a sixth friendly was announced, against Dundee.[80]

Competitions

League One

See main article: 2023–24 EFL League One.

Matches

On 22 June, the EFL League One fixtures were released.[81]

FA Cup

See main article: 2023–24 FA Cup.

Fleetwood were drawn away to Kidderminster Harriers in the first round[82] and to Cambridge United in the second round.[83]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Cup.

Town were drawn away to Port Vale in the first round.[84]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Trophy. In the group stage, Fleetwood Town were drawn into Northern Group D alongside Wigan Athletic and Tranmere Rovers.[85] A day later, Leicester City U21 joined the group.[86] After finishing second in the group, they were drawn away to Derby County in the second round.[87] [88]

Notes and References

  1. News: Club Statement: Lee Johnson . 31 December 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 30 December 2023.
  2. News: Charlie Adam named Fleetwood Town's Head Coach . 31 December 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 31 December 2023.
  3. News: Patrick Boyes joins up with Town's Development Squad . 5 June 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 5 June 2023.
  4. News: Full-back Finlay Armstrong added to Lawlor's Development Squad . 30 June 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 30 June 2023.
  5. News: Development Squad land young winger Maleace Asamoah . 1 July 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 1 July 2023.
  6. News: Ryan Broom becomes Town's first signing of the summer . 26 June 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 26 June 2023.
  7. News: Development Squad secure the signing of forward Sam Fishburn . 30 June 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 30 June 2023.
  8. News: Experienced midfielder Danny Mayor added to Town's ranks . 26 June 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 26 June 2023.
  9. News: Harry Wright joins Town's Development Squad . 1 July 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 1 July 2023.
  10. News: Theo Williams joins up with Town's Development Squad . 2 July 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 2 July 2023.
  11. News: Town sign exciting winger Ryan Graydon on a two-year deal . 12 July 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 12 July 2023.
  12. News: Town sign experienced defender Ben Heneghan to the ranks . 21 September 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 21 September 2023.
  13. News: Irish forward Ronan Coughlan signs for Fleetwood Town . 4 January 2024 . Fleetwood Town FC . 3 January 2024.
  14. News: Development Squad secure the signing of forward Owen Devonport . 8 January 2024 . Fleetwood Town FC . 8 January 2024.
  15. News: Town sign young forward Tommy Lonergan from St Patricks Athletic . 1 February 2024 . Fleetwood Town FC . 1 February 2024.
  16. News: Town sign promising defender Finley Potter from Sheffield United . 1 February 2024 . Fleetwood Town FC . 1 February 2024.
  17. News: Conn-Clarke signs for Altrincham after Waterford FC loan recall . 17 June 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 17 June 2023.
  18. News: Andrew departs Town after six years of service over two stints . 26 June 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 26 June 2023.
  19. News: Retained list: first team . 10 May 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 9 May 2023.
  20. News: Dan Batty signs for the Minstermen . 25 August 2023 . York City FC . 24 August 2023.
  21. News: Retained list: Development Squad . 12 May 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 10 May 2023.
  22. News: Exciting prospects added to Emerging Talent Group . 1 August 2023 . Stockport County FC . 31 July 2023.
  23. News: Ballymena United announce signing of former Fleetwood Town midfielder . 28 November 2023 . Belfast Live . 15 September 2023.
  24. News: Signing number 1 checks in . 23 June 2023 . Salford City FC . 23 June 2023.
  25. News: U23s quartet boost United ranks . 23 June 2023 . Boston United FC . 28 June 2023.
  26. News: Forest Green sign Johnson and Kadji . 4 August 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 4 August 2023.
  27. Web site: Max McMillan signs one-year contract with U21s. wiganathletic.com. 26 September 2023. 13 October 2023.
  28. Web site: Akiel Raffie rejoins the Dabbers!. nantwich town.com. 24 November 2023. 28 November 2023.
  29. 1666040303915073536. Welcome to Barry Town @ReesLuc13! Goalkeeper Luc joins from Fleetwood Town . BarryTownUnited. Barry Town United. 6 June 2023. 28 November 2023.
  30. 1712136872934117631. ✍️NEW SIGNING✍️ We are pleased to announce the signing of right sided player Cheikh Thiam. #WelcomeCheikh #WeAreRylands. RylandsFC. Warrington Rylands 1906 F.C.. 11 October 2023. 12 October 2023.
  31. News: Signing: Jake Wallace . 1 August 2023 . Coleraine FC . 1 August 2023.
  32. News: Toto Nsiala departs Fleetwood Town . 30 November 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 30 November 2023.
  33. News: Midfielder Scott Robertson to join Notts County in January . 29 December 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 29 December 2023.
  34. News: Defender Drew Baker makes the switch to Macclesfield . 4 January 2024 . Fleetwood Town FC . 4 January 2024.
  35. News: Russ recalled from Hyde and joins Southport . 18 January 2024 . Fleetwood Town FC . 18 January 2024.
  36. News: Josh Vela leaves Fleetwood Town . 25 January 2024 . Fleetwood Town FC . 25 January 2024.
  37. News: Josh Earl joins League One side Barnsley on a permanent deal . 1 February 2024 . Fleetwood Town FC . 1 February 2024.
  38. News: Marriott leaves Fleetwood to join Wrexham . 1 February 2024 . Fleetwood Town FC . 1 February 2024.
  39. News: Town sign Adam Montgomery on loan from Celtic for the season . 3 July 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 3 July 2023.
  40. News: Montgomery recalled by parent club Celtic . 12 January 2024 . Fleetwood Town FC . 12 January 2024.
  41. News: Bosun Lawal joins Fleetwood on loan until the end of the season . 17 August 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 17 August 2023.
  42. News: Xavier Simons joins the Cods on a season-long loan from Hull City . 2 September 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 1 September 2023.
  43. News: Tshimanga Completes Loan Move To Cod Army . 1 September 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 1 September 2023.
  44. News: Kabongo Tshimanga heads back to parent club Peterborough United . 1 February 2024 . Fleetwood Town FC . 1 February 2024.
  45. News: Boyes heads to Fleetwood . 12 January 2024 . Sheffield United FC . 12 January 2024.
  46. News: Defender Elijah Campbell joins Town on loan from Everton . 1 February 2024 . Fleetwood Town FC . 1 February 2024.
  47. News: Kilkenny Joins Fleetwood On Loan . 1 February 2024 . AFC Bournemouth . 1 February 2024.
  48. News: Town sign full-back Imari Samuels on loan from Brighton . 1 February 2024 . Fleetwood Town FC . 1 February 2024.
  49. News: Drew Baker joins sister-club Waterford FC on loan . 4 July 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 4 July 2023.
  50. News: Young goalkeeper Pat Boyes joins FC United of Manchester on loan . 20 July 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 20 July 2023.
  51. News: Young striker Will Russ makes loan move to Marine AFC . 21 July 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 21 July 2023.
  52. News: Young forward Cian Hayes joins Rochdale on a month-long loan . 5 October 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 5 October 2023.
  53. News: Forward Hayes extends his loan at Rochdale for another month . 9 November 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 8 November 2023.
  54. News: Cian Hayes returns to Town after successful loan spell at Rochdale . 28 November 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 28 November 2023.
  55. News: Defender Tom Hoyle joins Witton Albion on loan until January . 13 October 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 12 October 2023.
  56. News: George Morrison joins the Linnets! . 13 October 2023 . King's Lynn Town FC . 13 October 2023.
  57. News: Young midfieler George Morrison extends his loan at King's Lynn . 17 November 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 17 November 2023.
  58. News: Billy Jones makes loan move to King's Lynn . 20 October 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 20 October 2023.
  59. News: Callum Dolan joins Torquay United on a short-term loan deal . 30 October 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 27 October 2023.
  60. News: Dolan Recalled By Fleetwood . 1 December 2023 . Torquay United FC . 1 December 2023.
  61. News: United Announce Loan Signing Of Theo Williams . 31 October 2023 . Torquay United FC . 31 October 2023.
  62. News: Full-back Finlay Armstrong joins Rochdale on a month long loan . 22 January 2024 . Fleetwood Town FC . 23 December 2023.
  63. News: Finlay Armstrong extends his loan at Rochdale for another month . 22 January 2024 . Fleetwood Town FC . 22 January 2024.
  64. News: Defender Armstrong extends his stay at Rochdale . 26 February 2024 . Fleetwood Town FC . 26 February 2024.
  65. News: Armstrong extends loan at Rochdale until the end of the season . 14 March 2024 . Fleetwood Town FC . 5 March 2024.
  66. News: Bosembo Namputu joins Bradford Park Avenue on loan . 5 January 2024 . Fleetwood Town FC . 5 January 2024.
  67. News: Midfielder Barry Baggley to head back over to Waterford FC on loan . 18 January 2024 . Fleetwood Town FC . 18 January 2024.
  68. News: Cian Hayes rejoins Rochdale on loan until the end of the season . 1 February 2024 . Fleetwood Town FC . 1 February 2024.
  69. News: Connor Teale heads to Arbroath on loan until the end of the season . 1 February 2024 . Fleetwood Town FC . 1 February 2024.
  70. News: Maleace Asamoah makes the move to Waterford FC on loan . 9 February 2024 . Fleetwood Town FC . 9 February 2024.
  71. News: Midfielder Macadam heads over to Waterford FC on loan . 22 February 2024 . Fleetwood Town FC . 22 February 2024.
  72. News: Forward Sam Fishburn to spend the rest of the season at York City . 29 March 2024 . Fleetwood Town FC . 28 March 2024.
  73. News: Defender Kayden Hughes joins Macclesfield FC on loan . 28 March 2024 . Fleetwood Town FC . 28 March 2024.
  74. News: Town to travel over to Waterford for their pre-season tour . 14 April 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 14 April 2023.
  75. News: Town to play sister club Waterford FC in pre-season . 14 April 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 14 April 2023.
  76. News: Town set to host Preston North End at Highbury this summer . 30 May 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 30 May 2023.
  77. News: Town to end their pre-season preparations against Grimsby . 31 May 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 31 May 2023.
  78. News: Blackburn Rovers friendly added to Town's summer schedule . 6 June 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 5 June 2023.
  79. News: Town to face Tranmere in a behind closed doors pre-season friendly . 8 June 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 8 June 2023.
  80. News: Town to face Dundee whilst in Ireland on a pre-season tour . 14 June 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 14 June 2023.
  81. News: Carlisle away is how Town will start the 2023/24 season . 22 June 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 22 June 2023.
  82. News: Town to travel to Kidderminster Harriers in the FA Cup . 17 October 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 15 October 2023.
  83. News: Town drawn against Cambridge United in the FA Cup Second Round . 7 November 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 5 November 2023.
  84. News: Town draw Port Vale away in Round One of the Carabao Cup . 22 June 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 22 June 2023.
  85. News: Draw number for Carabao Cup and EFL Trophy group revealed . 21 June 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 21 June 2023.
  86. News: Town to face Leicester, Tranmere and Wigan in this year's EFL Trophy . 22 June 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 22 June 2023.
  87. News: Town draw Derby County away in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy . 26 November 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 24 November 2023.
  88. News: Date and kick-off time confirmed for Bristol Street Motors Trophy tie at Derby . 27 November 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 27 November 2023.