Widnes Vikings are thrilled to announce that Matty Fozard has signed a new three-year deal that will keep him with the club until at least the end of 2028.
Fozard, 30, signed for his hometown club ahead of the 2022 season and has gone on to make 101 appearances, scoring 30 tries.
He has appeared in all 15 of the Vikings’ competitive matches this season, one of only five players to have done so in 2025.
On his new deal, Fozard said: “I’m absolutely buzzing to be with my hometown club for another three years, there’s nowhere else I would rather be.
“I never thought I’d get the opportunity to play here, and now four years down the line, with another three to come, I just can’t imagine being anywhere else.
“I’d really like to finish my career here.”
He added: “We’re still really targeting that top six. We know it’s been a poor run of results recently, but it’s a long season and there’s time still to fix it up.
“We will get back together, we will regroup, and we’re determined to get back on track this season.”
Head Coach Allan Coleman said: “It’s fantastic for us to keep Foz. He leads from the front, and he plays with his heart on his sleeve every time he steps onto the field.
“I know he takes a massive amount of pride every time he pulls that Widnes jersey on. It was a no-brainer, he’s a great player and a brilliant person as well, so I’m really excited to keep hold of him.”
Matty is sponsored by Emris Services for 2025.
Retentions like this are assisted by the fantastic Widnes VIPS scheme in place to assist in strengthening the Vikings’ squad. If fans wish to sign up for the scheme, they can do so here
Everyone at the club is delighted to see Foz extend his stay and can’t wait to see him pulling on the jersey for many years to come.
