HUDDERSFIELD Town goalkeeper Jacob Chapman has joined League Two side Crawley Town on loan for the rest of the season.

A pre-season ankle injury stymied the Australian’s progress in the summer and saw him spent a spell on the sidelines. He is yet to make a first-team appearance for Town this term and has now been allowed out on loan after the club brought in Jak Alnwick as second choice behind Lee Nicholls.

Chapman has previously spent several temporary stints away from the club, including spells at Gateshead, Salford City and Rochdale.

The Aussie has made 28 first-team outings for the club, with his appearances last term triggering an automatic extension to his contract at Town until 2027.

Outgoing Huddersfield Town goalkeeper Jacob Chapman, who has joined Crawley Town on loan. Picture courtesy of HTAFC.

placeholder image — Outgoing Huddersfield Town goalkeeper Jacob Chapman, who has joined Crawley Town on loan. Picture courtesy of HTAFC.

Town sporting director Chris Markham commented: "Having brought Jak Alnwick to the club earlier this January to add more experience to the squad, that opened up the possibility of Jacob leaving on loan to increase his opportunities at first team level.

"Wanting to secure the right opportunity for the player, Crawley Town displayed a real appetite to secure his services, and we’ll keep a close eye on Jacob’s progression.

"A talented goalkeeper and well-liked member of the squad both internally and with supporters, we must prioritise Jacob’s development at this stage of his career.

"Having turned 25-years-old, it’s essential for his career that he gains as much exposure to senior football as possible, which is unlikely to have been available to him here between now and the end of the season.

"With our head coach and head of goalkeeping also in agreement with Jacob, we wish him nothing but luck with Crawley.”