Fleetwood defender Holgate out for up to 12 months

Harrison Holgate (right) made nine appearances this season

Fleetwood defender Harrison Holgate has been ruled out for up to a year after undergoing surgery on a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.

The 24-year-old suffered the injury in September's EFL Cup defeat at Stoke City.

"We are all gutted for him as his start to the season was excellent," boss Charlie Adam told the club website.

"He’s one of the most professional players you could ever wish to work with and we are confident he will make a full recovery and be a big player for us in the future."