Although he played in different position, Horwood played in the left–back position in Hunt's absent. He then scored his first goal for the club on 25 February 2017, in a 1–0 win over Southport. After injuring his knee injury during a 1–0 win over Torquay United, it was announced that he would be out for the rest of the season.
Although Horwood played in various positions, he primarily functioned as a left-back when Hunt was unavailable. He scored his first goal for the club on February 25, 2017, during a 1–0 victory over Southport. Following an injury to his knee sustained during a 1–0 win against Torquay United, he was sidelined for the remainder of the season.