Stockport County have confirmed the decision they have terminated the loan of Nathan Lowe.
The Hatters recruited the Stoke City forward on a season-long loan, but largely failed to live up to expectations at Edgeley Park prior to suffering a long-term leg injury on Boxing Day.
Stockport Exercise Clause
Dave Challinor’s side confirmed that Nathan Lowe would depart the club earlier today, marking the second straight loan spell that has been cut short following City’s decision to recall him from his excellent spell at Walsall last season.
Stoke also announced the decision, also adding that he will begin rehabilitation at the Potters’ training ground at Clayton Wood.
Journalist Sam Byrne elaborated on the decision made by County, revealing that it was Stockport who exercised a clause in the loan agreement to terminate Lowe’s deal.
It was also revealed that a recall would have been likely with or without the injury he went down with against Lincoln City, with his game time being a major concern.
Lowe started eight times for the Hatters out of his 19 League One appearances and managed to score seven times across all competitions. However, he struggled for form in his final matches, failing to score in each of his last 10 games.
“He’s got so much talent this boy” 🤩
Nathan Lowe heads Stockport in front against Port Vale to silence the boos from the home crowd ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/vvn3DmpxpA
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) October 27, 2025
Byrne also provided a brief update on Stockport’s business across the January window, with new additions expected; however, no new faces have been confirmed so far.
Lowe Exit Works For All Parties
With Kyle Wootton and to a lesser extent, Malik Mothersille being strong options for Dave Challinor, Nathan Lowe’s exit from Stockport County seemed an inevitability.
Even without regular game time, Lowe was an effective presence in the early part of his loan spell at Edgeley Park, highlighting he can still deliver in League One.
While a long injury layoff is likely to keep him out of action for the remainder of the season at Stoke, next season will be crucial in his development.
Returning to League One is surely on the cards for Lowe, considering how effortlessly he played in League Two, and many clubs will want a striker like the 20-year-old to lead their front line.
For Stockport, they should be fine up front with Kyle Wootton having arguably his best season yet at Edgeley Park, but may want to add more creative outlets, such as Louie Barry, who is expected to return on loan to a League One club, as revealed by The Football Deck.