 Ten days later on 15 February 2011, he set up two goals in a 2–1 win over Charlton Athletic.He then scored again for the third time this season, in a 1–1 draw against Swindon Town on 2 April 2011.Having become a first team regular at his first season at Hartlepool United, Horwood went on to make a total of 54 appearances and scoring 3 times in all competitions.