Hull City goalkeeper Harvey Cartwright linked with Grimsby Town and Crawley Town as loan exit mooted
Hull City goalkeeper Harvey Cartwright is reportedly a target for League Two sides Grimsby Town and Crawley Town as the 24-year-old considers another loan move. With the Tigers now in the Premier League following their Championship promotion, Cartwright’s first-team opportunities appear limited. The club currently sits 6th in the Championship with 73 points from 46 games, though their 2026-27 campaign will test depth across all positions.
Loan history and current goalkeeping depth
Cartwright has made three senior appearances for Hull and been loaned out six times previously, including a stint at Grimsby in 2023. His experience with the Mariners, coupled with academy ties, makes a return emotionally significant. Meanwhile, Hull’s goalkeeping corps now features new signings Jack Butland and Dillon Phillis alongside Thimothée Lo-Tutala, pushing Cartwright down the pecking order.
Grimsby’s emotional pull and Crawley’s interest
A move to Grimsby would reunite Cartwright with a club he supported as a child and where he began his career. During his 2023 loan spell, he stated: “I’m massively proud to come here on loan and have that opportunity.” Crawley, however, are reportedly serious about securing his services, according to Alan Nixon’s Patreon report. Cartwright’s contract at Hull expires in 2027 after a one-year extension was triggered.
What comes next for the Tigers?
Hull’s Premier League preparations continue with a high-profile friendly against Liverpool on December 26, 2026. Cartwright’s potential departure would further signal the club’s focus on squad reshaping ahead of their top-flight return.
