 In the 2012–13 season, Horwood continued to do well side for the side when he assisted a goal for Jonathan Franks in a 2–0 win over Scunthorpe United to give them their first league win of the season.At some point around the start of the season, Horwood made his 100th appearances in the opening game of the season against Swindon Town in a 0–0 draw.He then scored his first goal for the club on 6 October 2012, in a 2–1 loss against Crewe Alexandra.