Signed on a 28-day loan from Crewe Alexandra, Croker joins to bolster the defensive ranks following the departures of James Jones and Hayden Carson. The 19-year-old has made six appearances for the Railwaymen this campaign, following a summer move from National League North outfit Oxford City. Croker made his National League debut for the Hoops aged just 17, before his League Two debut came on New Year’s Day of 2026 aged 19 in a win over Cheltenham Town.