Blackpool sign experienced Portsmouth full‑back on season‑long loan
Blackpool have completed the loan signing of defender Jordan Williams for the 2026/27 League One campaign. The 26‑year‑old arrives from Portsmouth where he joined in the summer of 2024, and has been used both at right‑back and on the left during his time with the club.
Williams has made 53 appearances for Portsmouth since his move from Barnsley and brings Championship experience and versatility to Blackpool’s back line. His solitary goal for Pompey came in November last year in a 3‑1 victory over Millwall, a strike the club’s report describes as a remarkable solo effort.
The full‑back was also part of the Barnsley side that visited Fratton Park on 17 April 2024, when Portsmouth secured promotion to the Championship with a 3‑2 win.
Portsmouth manager John Mousinho commented on the move, underlining that the club did not want to block the player’s chances of regular football:
"It has been a pleasure working with Jordan over the past couple of seasons. He has played a key role in us maintaining our Championship status, but this move gives him an opportunity for more regular minutes at a good level and we don’t want to stand in the way of that."
The loan is part of a group of temporary departures from Pompey ahead of the new season. Williams joins fellow loanees Toby Steward and Makenzie Kirk, who have also been sent out to gain game time elsewhere.
For Blackpool, the addition increases competition and cover at full‑back as they prepare for the rigours of League One. The signing offers the manager a player who can operate on either flank and who has recent experience in higher divisions.
- Player: Jordan Williams (26)
- From: Portsmouth (joined Pompey summer 2024)
- Appearances for Pompey: 53
- Notable goal: November 2025 vs Millwall (3‑1)
How Williams settles in and the minutes he secures will be watched closely by supporters. Loans such as this are routinely used by clubs to provide players with consistent match play while allowing the parent club to manage squad depth.
| Stat | Figure |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 |
| Pompey appearances | 53 |
| Pompey goals | 1 |
Supporters will expect clarity on the length and any recall terms of the loan from the club when paperwork is confirmed and the transfer window moves on.
