Transfer News: Brackley Town Brings in Josh Tomlinson

Brackley Town has signed young defender Josh Tomlinson from Northampton Town. Tomlinson, 20, joins the club after developing in Northampton's youth ranks and enjoying loan spells in non-league.

What attracted Tomlinson to Brackley Town?

Tomlinson believes the move makes sense at this stage in his career, given the short distance between the two clubs.

What can Tomlinson bring to the team?

As a physical centre-half with a great leap, Tomlinson likes getting stuck into the defensive side of the game – but he’s also astute at playing out from the back.

Manager Andy Whing is elated to secure Tomlinson’s services and hopes the youngster can flourish in the ambitious project getting underway at St James.

What's next for Brackley Town?

With Tomlinson on board, Whing will be eager to bring more fresh faces through the door soon, aiming to improve their current standing and recent form, which includes a 3-0 loss to Carlisle on April 25, 2026.

The club's recent form has seen them lose their last two matches, with a record of 2W-0D-3L in their last five games. With 40 goals scored and 75 conceded, Brackley Town is 66 points behind leaders York. Tomlinson becomes Brackley’s sixth new addition, following the recent arrivals of Leamington midfielder Ewan Williams and AFC Fylde right-back Kieran Coates.