 Weale was back in favour for the start of the 1929–30 season, but by mid-season his form had become erratic and Jepson was recalled to the side in March, playing in the last nine matches, scoring three goals which came in three successive matches in April.With Weale leaving The Dell in the summer of 1930, Jepson made the No.7 shirt his own, missing only two matches during the 1930–31 season, in which the Saints finished in mid-table.