Cambridge United striker Ryan Loft moves to Hornchurch on loan

Cambridge United forward Ryan Loft has moved to National League team Hornchurch on a three-month loan, having not played for his parent club this season.

8 Oct 2026 By James Wakefield · senior correspondent

Cambridge United striker Ryan Loft has moved to National League side Hornchurch on a loan lasting three months. The player, who is 29, has not played for Cambridge this season and will now aim for more playing time at his new club.

Hornchurch stated: "Hornchurch have signed Cambridge United striker Ryan Loft on a three-month loan deal." This represents Loft's second consecutive season going out on loan, following a spell with Crawley Town for much of the previous year.

Player background

Loft started his professional career at Tottenham Hotspur but never played a first-team match for the club. During his time at Crawley, he netted four times, and he was also part of the Bristol Rovers team that earned promotion from League Two.