Ward was out of action for five weeks, before making his first team return in a goalless draw against Ipswich Town on 7 April 2012. In the game against Cardiff City on 17 April 2012, Ward was substituted early in the second half after picking up a dead leg.
Ward's absence from play lasted for five weeks before he returned to his team for a scoreless draw against Ipswich Town on April 7th, 2012. During the game against Cardiff City on April 17th, 2012, Ward was replaced early in the second half after suffering a muscle injury.