Farquharson and Hornby sign new deals at Walsall

Priestley Farquharson featured just three times last season due to injury

Walsall defender Priestley Farquharson has signed a new one-year contract extension which includes the option of a further year.

Farquharson, 28, joined Walsall in July 2023 after leaving Newport County and has played 24 times for the club. The centre-back's previous contract had been due to expire this month.

Due to a thigh injury he was limited to just three appearances last season as Walsall finished third in League Two and reached the play-off final but ultimately missed out on promotion following a 1-0 defeat against AFC Wimbledon.

Farquharson said: "There's some unfinished business I feel from last season because of the end we had."

He added: "We all know it wasn't how we wanted our season to finish but we have to use that as motivation moving forward.

"I had my own frustrations last season with my injury but I'm determined to work even hard this year to make sure I make my contributions count even more both on and off the pitch."

Goalkeeper Sam Hornby, 30, has also committed his future to the club, signing a new two-year deal.

Hornby, who featured 12 times in the 2024-25 season following his free transfer arrival last summer, told the club website: "Last season obviously ended in the disappointment of missing out on promotion at Wembley but there were still some incredible memories that were created as a squad and as a whole club and I am sure there's areas that we can build on going into the new season."