Huddersfield Town goalkeeper Jacob Chapman has committed his future to the club by signing a contract extension that will keep him at the John Smith’s Stadium until the summer of 2027.
The 24-year-old has enjoyed a breakthrough season, stepping up when first-choice stopper Lee Nicholls was sidelined through injury. Chapman featured 24 times between October and February, impressing during a key spell in Town’s League One campaign.
✍️ We are pleased to confirm that goalkeeper Jacob Chapman has seen his contract with the Club automatically extended until at least 2027 following a number of promising performances at First Team level!
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Chapman: “This club means so much to me”
After joining the Terriers in 2019 following spells in Australia with Sydney United 58 and Marconi Stallions, Chapman has grown within the club’s ranks — including loan spells at Ossett United, Gateshead, Salford City and Rochdale.
“This has been a really important season for me, so I’m delighted that my performances have seen my contract with the club extended,” said Chapman. “I’m always ready whenever the team needs me at first-team level, so for that to also see my run here continue means a lot.”
“Moving from Sydney at a young age, Huddersfield became my home. This town and club mean so much to me. I’m honoured to represent the club and our fans, and will keep working hard each day to keep improving and becoming a better goalkeeper.”
Learning from Nicholls and Maxwell
Chapman credits much of his development to the support around him, particularly from fellow keepers Lee Nicholls and Chris Maxwell, as well as the club’s coaching staff.
“I’ve learned so much, growing as both a player and a person in the last six years, and that journey isn’t over,” he said. “Working with goalkeepers of the level of Lee and Maxi every day is a privilege, and I wouldn’t have played the way I was able to earlier this season without the time and hard work of so many people at the club.”
“Moving from Sydney at a young age, Huddersfield became my home… I’m honoured to represent the club and our fans,” said Chapman.
Writer’s view
Chapman’s contract extension is a reward for his patience, perseverance and standout performances during a crucial period of the season. As Huddersfield navigate a turbulent campaign, having young, committed professionals like Chapman on board is exactly the kind of stability and loyalty clubs crave. His best years may still be ahead of him.
