Brackley Town has made a significant addition to their squad by signing Will Armitage, a promising young centre-back, who will join the club upon the expiration of his contract at St Mary's. The 21-year-old player previously had a loan spell with Brackley during the 2025/26 campaign, gaining valuable experience that he believes will aid his development. After being relegated, Brackley Town is looking to rebuild and Armitage's arrival is seen as a key step in that process.

Armitage, who started his career at Cheltenham Town, has had various loan experiences across the National League, with his most notable success being at Aldershot Town, where he contributed to their FA Trophy victory at Wembley Stadium. Reflecting on his time at Brackley, Armitage expressed confidence in the club's ambitions and sees it as the right environment to advance his career.

Manager Andy Whing is excited about the signing, stating that Armitage possesses fantastic attributes that will benefit Brackley Town moving forward. Whing highlighted Armitage's composure on the ball and his defensive skills, emphasizing that he is a fantastic prospect for the club. The manager is optimistic that Armitage will continue to grow and develop as a player in the coming seasons.

As Brackley Town prepares for the next chapter following their relegation, the addition of Will Armitage is a positive sign of their intent to compete at a higher level. Fans can look forward to seeing how the young defender integrates into the squad and contributes to the team's ambitions in the National League North. The club is yet to announce their retained list following the conclusion of the 2025/26 Championship season, but Armitage's signing is a promising start to their rebuilding efforts.