Fleetwood Town have completed the signing of former Swindon Town defender Jake Batty on a two-year contract following his release earlier this summer. The move will be watched locally after Batty featured for Swindon late in the 2025–26 campaign.
Early career and recent appearances
Batty, who is aged 21, progressed through Blackburn Rovers' academy before spending time on loan at Accrington Stanley, where he made 25 appearances. He joined Swindon earlier this year on a short-term deal and played at the tail end of the season, making 17 appearances for the Robins, including 14 starts.
Fleetwood's recruitment and accompanying signings
His arrival at Highbury Stadium is part of a small recruitment wave for Fleetwood, who have also added goalkeeper James Pradic and midfielder Noah Mawene to their ranks.
- James Pradic spent five years at Preston North End but did not make a senior appearance for the club.
- Noah Mawene, also 21, made nine senior appearances for Preston and has had loan spells with Newport County and Southend United. Fleetwood have indicated Mawene will join their sister club, Waterford, on loan until the end of the current League of Ireland season.
What this means for Swindon
The departure of Batty will be noted by Swindon supporters as the club continues to reshape its squad following the end of the season. Batty’s short-term spell offered depth and first-team minutes at a time when young defenders are at a premium; his move is another example of the revolving door of players at lower-league clubs as managers seek balance between experience and youth.
| Club | Senior appearances (as reported) |
|---|---|
| Accrington Stanley (loan) | 25 |
| Swindon Town | 17 (including 14 starts) |
For local followers of Swindon Town, Batty’s move is a reminder of the competitive market for young professionals. Fleetwood’s two-year commitment suggests they see longer-term potential in the defender; for Batty, the transfer offers a fresh platform to establish himself in a new squad.
InfoRadar will continue to monitor further departures and signings affecting Swindon Town as clubs finalise plans ahead of the new season.
