harding started the 2013–2014 season as an un-used substitute before making his first start in a 3–1 win over hartlepool united in the first round of league cup. harding played against derby county but was barely used in the first team as chris cohen was preferred in the left-back position. harding made five appearances when cohen was injured but then returned to the substitutes bench following the arrival of danny fox in january. harding provided an assist for jamie paterson in a 2–1 loss against millwall on 5 april 2014. he went on to make nineteen appearance for the club.