Huxford began his career as a junior with Chelsea, and made his Football League debut for the club in the 1958–59 season, before moving to Southampton in part-exchange for Charlie Livesey. He spent eight seasons with Southampton, during which he played 320 games in all competitions, scoring 4 goals.
Huxford started his professional career at Chelsea and made his debut for the club in the 1958-59 season. He then moved to Southampton as part of a trade involving Charlie Livesey. During his eight seasons with Southampton, he played 320 games across all competitions, scoring four goals.