 After the match, it was announced that Elphick was sidelined between two and three weeks after it was initially feared that the injury would be even worse, which subsequently delayed his return for four weeks.Despite stating he's willing to sit out of the squad in hopes of helping the club reach promotion to the Championship next season after spending two matches as unused substitute bench, Elphick made his return to the first team on 29 March 2013, in a 1–0 win over Colchester United.As the 2012–13 season progressed towards the end of the season, Elphick regained his first team place and helped the club reach promotion to the Championship next season.