Huddersfield Town have allowed midfielder Antony Evans to drop a division for the remainder of the season, with the 27-year-old joining League Two side Walsall on a season-long loan, according to a BBC Sport report published on 1 September 2026.

Evans yet to feature for Huddersfield this season

The move follows what has been a frustrating start to the campaign for Evans at the League One club. According to the report, the midfielder had not made a single competitive appearance for Huddersfield this season before the loan was agreed, suggesting he had fallen outside head coach Jon Drury's immediate plans at the John Smith's Stadium.

With Huddersfield having been active in the transfer market this summer, including the signing of Tovide on a three-year deal, competition for places in midfield has clearly stiffened. A season-long loan represents an opportunity for Evans to bank regular minutes at competitive level rather than see out the campaign on the periphery in the third tier.

Reunion with former boss Grant

The switch carries a personal dimension: Evans is understood to be linking up again with Lee Grant, Walsall's head coach and his former manager at Huddersfield. That pre-existing relationship is likely to have been a significant factor in the loan being arranged, giving Evans a set-up in which he is already familiar with the coaching staff's methods and demands.

Grant has been busy reshaping his Walsall squad this summer. According to the BBC Sport report, Evans becomes the 15th signing of the transfer window for the Saddlers, who were sitting second in the early League Two table at the time of the announcement. That strong start to the season suggests Grant is building a side with genuine ambition in the fourth tier, and Evans arrives into a competitive, functioning unit rather than a project in its early stages.

What it means for Huddersfield

From a Huddersfield perspective, sanctioning the loan clears a pathway for other midfielders to cement their roles under Drury. The Town head coach recently hinted at late transfer activity, and keeping a player who was not featuring in the matchday picture tied up in the squad would have offered little benefit to either party.

Huddersfield have shown encouraging signs early in their League One season: a comeback win over Cambridge United and a draw with Notts County have demonstrated resilience, while new arrivals have brought fresh energy to the dressing room. The club will retain Evans on their books, and any sell-on or recall clauses that may or may not be attached to the deal have not been disclosed in publicly available reports.

For Evans, the priority is straightforward: play regularly, perform well, and put himself back in contention for a future role at Huddersfield or elsewhere. At 27, this is not a stage of his career where he can afford to sit out months at a stretch. A Walsall side with promotion ambitions in League Two provides a credible platform to do exactly that.

The loan window closed on 1 September, so both clubs will now turn their full attention to their respective league campaigns.

Frequently asked

Why has Antony Evans left Huddersfield on loan?
Evans had not made a competitive appearance for Huddersfield this season, so the club agreed a season-long loan to Walsall to ensure he gets regular playing time.
Who is Antony Evans joining on loan and for how long?
Evans has joined League Two side Walsall on a season-long loan deal, according to BBC Sport.
Is Antony Evans still a Huddersfield Town player?
Yes. Evans remains under contract at Huddersfield Town and has only moved to Walsall on a temporary loan basis for the 2026-27 season.