According to unique information obtained by Football League World, Huddersfield Town has joined Bolton Wanderers in the competition to recruit Crystal Palace custodian Owen Goodman.
The 21-year-old goalie, a former England youth international, played on loan for AFC Wimbledon during the 2024–25 season. At the age of 17, Goodman signed his first professional deal with Crystal Palace in July 2021, however he hasn’t yet made an Eagles first-team appearance.
Huddersfield Town is one of the EFL teams vying for Crystal Palace custodian Owen Goodman, according to unique information obtained by Football League World. The remarkable young goalie hopes to establish himself at a higher level of EFL football the following season, therefore FLW is aware that this would be a loan agreement.
On May 20, the Bolton News reported that Wanderers are also interested in signing the Eagles keeper this summer as Steven Schumacher searches for a replacement for Nathan Baxter, who is leaving. As was already noted, Goodman played on loan for League Two team AFC Wimbledon during the previous season. At the Cherry Red Records Stadium, he immediately made a name for himself as one of the greatest goalkeepers in the division.
The 21-year-old started all 46 of the Dons’ games during the regular season and all three of their League Two play-off games, which led to his and the team’s promotion to League One following a victory over Walsall in the play-off final. Owen Goodman may be a very wise addition to either Bolton or Huddersfield.
Goodman undoubtedly established himself as one of the most promising young goalkeeping prospects in the EFL last season after having an incredible season in League Two. Goodman appears to be another Eagles player with a very bright future ahead of him. Crystal Palace is well known for spotting and nurturing young potential.
The next logical step would be for him to test himself in League One the following season after demonstrating that he was most likely too skilled for League Two level with Wimbledon. The starting position at both Huddersfield and Bolton for 2025–2026 appears to be available, therefore both teams’ goalkeeping positions are a little uncertain.
After the 2024–2025 season ended, Chris Maxwell retired from the Terriers. However, with 23 League One games between him and 24-year-old Chapman, veteran custodian Nicholls didn’t have his greatest season wearing a Town shirt last season. Regarding Bolton, Schumacher’s goalkeeping choices are somewhat limited as a result of the previously reported departure of Baxter to Watford. Like Baxter, Joel Coleman left the Toughsheet Community Stadium after his contract expired, leaving Luke Southwood as the team’s sole reliable senior option. Consequently, it appears that both teams will be looking to add a custodian this summer, especially considering the
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