Fleetwood Town have loaned 18-year-old winger Liam Roberts to National League side Hereford until 2 January 2027. The move comes as Roberts continues his development after five League Two outings for the Cod Army last term.
Who is Liam Roberts?
Roberts arrived at Fleetwood at 11 and signed his first professional contract in February 2025. He made his senior debut in the 2024/25 EFL Trophy and went on to feature five times in League Two, plus two Carabao Cup ties. The Lytham-born wide man also spent last season on loan at Waterford, where he scored his first senior goal direct from a corner against Barnsley.
Why this move matters for Fleetwood Town
The loan deal gives Roberts minutes at Edgar Street while keeping him in the Town system. Fleetwood sit 15th in League Two after a 61-point 2025 campaign, with unbeaten form in their last five games including a 1-1 draw at Milton Keynes Dons on 2 May 2026. The club’s recent run shows squad depth and a clear pathway for Academy products.
What happens next for Roberts?
Roberts featured in all four of Town’s pre-season fixtures this summer and will now spend the first half of 2026/27 with Hereford. The National League side sit 26 points behind Bromley in the title race, so minutes should be available. His direct style and set-piece threat add options for Hereford’s attack.
Fleetwood Town remain 15th in League Two after a 61-point 2025 season, with five unbeaten games including a 1-1 draw at Milton Keynes Dons on 2 May 2026.
