Higgs came into the starting line-up against Swansea City after Kasper Schmeichel picked up an ankle injury. After conceding five against Barnsley in a 5–2 defeat, Higgs kept a clean sheet in the next game against Doncaster Rovers. Higgs was substituted in the second half of the match against Ipswich Town after picking up an injury. Higgs returned to Leeds' bench against Coventry City after recovering from injury.
