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FOOTBALL - Worcester City retain goalkeepers ahead of 2025/26 season

Aaron Sutcliffe 2nd Jul, 2025 Updated: 3rd Jul, 2025   0

WORCESTER City have confirmed goalkeepers Haydn Whitcombe and Joe Stockton will remain with the club next season.

Whitcombe made his City debut in January 2023 and has since made 102 appearances for the club.

Stockton joined Worcester ahead of the 2023/24 campaign and has played three times for the club.

City boss, Chris Cornes said: “Haydn has been a keeper for me now for over three years, and he’s been brilliant throughout that time.

“I’m happy to have retained him. He is a fantastic keeper who pulls off some unbelievable saves at times and also has the safest hands to take the sting out of a game when needed.

“He was superb in both play-off games when called upon and came and claimed some important crosses into the box for us.”




“Stocko is a brilliant lad and a fantastic keeper, he’s been with me for a while now too.

“The keeper dynamic at the club is brilliant, and it takes care of itself.


“I’m over the moon he’s decided to stay with us after interest from other clubs.”

Stockton finished last season on loan at Pershore Town while Whitcombe played a key role in City’s promotion and Worcestershire Senior Cup final success.