National League deadline day recap: Leaders Stockport County, Southend United and Wrexham all add to squads - but no new faces for Chesterfield or FC Halifax Town

Deadline Day is over for another year in the National League.
Notts County have concluded their business after adding Sheffield United U23 defender Sam Graham on loanNotts County have concluded their business after adding Sheffield United U23 defender Sam Graham on loan
Notts County have concluded their business after adding Sheffield United U23 defender Sam Graham on loan

Wrexham and Stockport have strengthened but Halifax and Chesterfield are happy with what they’ve got.

Here’s our recap on how the day unfolded across the league.

DEADLINE DAY: Live updates

Key Events

  • Today (5pm) is the deadline for National League clubs to add to their squads for this season
  • Paul Cook hopeful of bringing in some new faces
  • Two brothers announced £1m investment in Spireites at AGM last night
  • Follow our live blog for all the latest moves

Courtney Duffus joins on loan from League One Morecambe, having signed for the Shrimpers last summer following previous spells in the National League with Yeovil and Bromley.

A first bit of business for the league leaders

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson is a happy man as well

He said: “I’m delighted to welcome Lee to the Club. It was important with the unfortunate injury to Rob Lainton that we brought another experienced goalkeeper in.

“He’s a keeper Lee Butler and I have known well over the years and he’ll be a strong addition to the squad going forward.”

Lee Camp is excited for the challenge ahead at Wrexham

He told the club’s website: “It’s exciting. Since finishing at the end of last season, there have been opportunities to get back in but nothing that has taken my fancy.

“You can get to a stage in your career where you just sort of plod along but I’ve never been that person. I’ve always wanted to be involved in stuff, add value and contribute, and be a part of something.

Have just made a cracking loan signing, with experienced goalkeeper Lee Camp joining on a short term deal.

He played 163 times for Nottingham Forest and had spells with Derby, QPR and Birmingham.

Less than five hours to go now until Deadline Day is gone for the National League side’s. Quiet so far but deals won’t be too far away.

Another defensive blow for Southend.

Surely defender incoming?

Are likely to add a defender to the squad today. They have just two fully fit centre-backs right now.

Boss Paul Hurst could be in the hunt for a new right-back. Michee Efete’s picked up an injury against Solihull leaving them Mariners without a recognised replacement for that position.

Manager Pete Wild is expecting deals today.

“We’re working one on, and maybe one out, but we’ll see how the next 24 hours materialises with that.”