A hectic deadline day across Sky Bet League Two saw clubs strengthen for the decisive final stretch of the season. From former Premier League names returning to the EFL to ambitious promotion chasers adding depth, here is your complete club‑by‑club round-up — ordered by the most notable business.

Swindon Town: Hoilett headlines triple capture

Swindon Town produced one of the headline moves of deadline day with the signing of former Premier League winger Junior Hoilett on a short‑term deal to the end of the season.

The 35-year-old Canada international brings vast top-flight experience from his time with Blackburn, QPR and Cardiff, and arrives after spells with Aberdeen, Vancouver Whitecaps and Hibernian.

The Robins also strengthened both flanks:

Jake Batty (Blackburn Rovers) – permanent
James Scanlon (Manchester United) – loan

Batty, 20, comes with EFL experience from a loan at Accrington, while Gibraltar international Scanlon joins after featuring regularly for Manchester United’s under‑21s.

Tranmere Rovers: Four new signings including Warrington

Tranmere Rovers were among the busiest clubs in the division, landing four players:

Lewis Warrington (Walsall) – permanent
Zech Obiero (Leyton Orient) – loan
Max Dickov (Mansfield Town) – loan
Stephan Negru (Oxford United) – loan

Warrington signs a two‑and‑a-half‑year deal, while Obiero, Dickov and Negru offer youthful depth across midfield, attack and defence.
Dickov, son of ex‑Scotland striker Paul, was a regular for Mansfield earlier this season.

Bristol Rovers: Three more signings to take window tally to nine

Bristol Rovers capped an active window by adding:

Joe Quigley (Oldham Athletic) – permanent
Tommy Leigh (Bradford City) – loan
Richie Smallwood (Tranmere Rovers) – loan

Quigley signs until 2028 and arrives with strength and link‑up play as his biggest assets.
Smallwood, named in last season’s League Two Team of the Season, brings leadership and experience.

Salford City: Dorrington and Ehibhatiomhan join on loan

Salford added depth at both ends of the pitch:

Alfie Dorrington (Tottenham Hotspur) – loan
Prince Ehibhatiomhan (Southampton) – loan

Dorrington, 19, impressed with Aberdeen across two loan spells, while Ehibhatiomhan strengthens the attack after scoring three times for Swindon earlier this season.

MK Dons: Ajax goalkeeper Setford arrives

Promotion-chasing MK Dons added highly rated goalkeeper Charlie Setford on loan from Ajax, with an option to buy included.

The 21-year-old England‑born stopper has featured extensively in Ajax’s youth setup and now seeks first‑team minutes in the EFL.

Cambridge United: Experience added with Raggett signing

Second‑placed Cambridge United secured the loan signing of Sean Raggett from Rotherham.

The 32-year-old defender brings significant EFL experience and arrives with the team unbeaten in 14 under Neil Harris.

Gillingham: Beckles signs after Orient exit

Gillingham completed the signing of veteran defender Omar Beckles after his departure from Leyton Orient.

The 34-year-old, current PFA chair, adds leadership and over 450 senior appearances to the Gills’ squad.

Barnet: Millwall winger Howland joins on loan

Barnet strengthened their attacking options with the loan addition of Jack Howland from Millwall.

The 19-year-old recently made his senior debut for the Championship side and signed a long-term contract in December.

Fleetwood Town: Osong and Clark strengthen both ends of the pitch

Fleetwood made two notable signings:

Esapa Osong (Nottingham Forest) – loan
Mitch Clark (Port Vale) – loan

Osong has previous EFL loans with Cambridge and Rotherham, while Clark returns for a fourth spell with Fleetwood.

Defender Conor Haughey also signed a new long-term deal.

Shrewsbury Town: First signing under Cowan with Berkoe arrival

Shrewsbury added versatile defender Kevin Berkoe from Salford City on a permanent deal — new boss Gavin Cowan’s first acquisition.

Colchester United: Saints youngster Akachukwu joins

Colchester secured the loan signing of Romeo Akachukwu (Southampton), adding athleticism to midfield.

Walsall: Okeke returns on loan

Defender Jid Okeke rejoined Walsall on loan from Stockport County after initially being recalled in January.

Harrogate Town: Brenan and Waller boost relegation fight

Bottom‑placed Harrogate strengthened with:

Tobias Brenan (Wigan) – loan
Sam Waller (Burnley) – permanent

Both add much-needed depth as they aim to close a five-point gap to safety.

Sky Bet League Two: January 2026 transfer deadline day round‑up

Sky Bet League Two: January 2026 transfer deadline day round‑up