Accrington Stanley
If you are looking to travel away to watch your beloved team play Accrington Stanley you will love the atmosphere at the Wham Stadium.
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Accrington Stanley FC is a professional football club that plays in League One which is the third tier of English Football. Managed by John Coleman the side are having a very difficult season and the club are sitting in the relegation zone.
In our Accrington Stanley Football Club guide, we showcase all of the important information from the squad, upcoming fixtures and results, and also the history of Accrington Stanley Football Club.
Contents
Accrington Stanley Registered Squad
Here is a list of the registered squad for Accrington Stanley 2023:
Goal Keepers
| Goalkeeper | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Hood | - | - | - | - |
| Liam Isherwood | - | - | - | - |
| Toby Savin | 9 (0) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack McIntyre | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Buckley | - | - | - | - |
Defender
| Defender | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Shipley | 2 (0) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jay Rich-Baghuelou | 7 (0) | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Phil Edwards | - | - | - | - |
| Kelvin Mellor | 7 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Astley | - | - | - | - |
| Brad Hills | 10 (0) | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Joseph Gubbins | 2 (2) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Bolton | - | - | - | - |
| Seamus Conneely | 8 (0) | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Zehn Mohammed | - | - | - | - |
| Bailey Sloane | - | - | - | - |
| Connor O'Brien | 1 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yeboah Amankwah | - | - | - | - |
| Baba Fernandes | - | - | - | - |
| Stephen Sama | - | - | - | - |
| Aaron Pickles | 1 (3) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Midfielder
| Midfielder | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamine Sherif | - | - | - | - |
| John O'Sullivan | - | - | - | - |
| Shaun Whalley | 6 (4) | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Ben Woods | 0 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Pritchard | 0 (1) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Liam Coyle | 10 (0) | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dylan Moonan | - | - | - | - |
| Tommy Leigh | 8 (1) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tom Scully | - | - | - | - |
| Dan Martin | 2 (0) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Daniel Martin | - | - | - | - |
| Rhys-James Fenlon | - | - | - | - |
| Luke Stowe | - | - | - | - |
| Rosarie Longelo | 7 (3) | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Oliver Patrick | 0 (2) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gary Roberts | - | - | - | - |
| Jack Nolan | 7 (2) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Emerich Poilly | - | - | - | - |
| Korede Adedoyin | 2 (4) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sebastian Quirk | 5 (3) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Joe Maguire | - | - | - | - |
Strikers
| Striker | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Dale | 2 (5) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oliver Sarkic | - | - | - | - |
| Kyle Joseph | 0 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shayne Lavery | 5 (0) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kylian Kouassi | 0 (1) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Beesley | 8 (0) | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Gary Madine | - | - | - | - |
| Bradley Holmes | - | - | - | - |
| Jordan Rhodes | 2 (1) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Current Accrington Stanley Manager
| Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Coleman | 18/09/2014 | 22/09/2023 | 3291 |
Accrington Stanley Upcoming Fixtures
| Upcoming Game | Competion | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 23 15:00 | Tranmere | Away | |
| Sat 30 15:00 | Accrington Stanley | Away | |
| October | |||
| Tue 03 19:45 | Morecambe | Away | |
| Sat 07 15:00 | Accrington Stanley | Away | |
| Tue 10 19:45 | Harrogate Town | Away | |
| Sat 14 15:00 | Grimsby | Away | |
| Sat 21 15:00 | Accrington Stanley | Away | |
| Tue 24 19:45 | AFC Wimbledon | Away | |
| Sat 28 15:00 | Accrington Stanley | Away | |
| November | |||
| Sat 11 15:00 | Crawley Town | Away | |
| Tue 14 19:45 | Accrington Stanley | Away | |
| Sat 18 15:00 | Accrington Stanley | Away | |
| Sat 25 15:00 | Bradford | Away | |
| Tue 28 19:45 | Accrington Stanley | Away | |
| December | |||
| Sat 09 15:00 | Accrington Stanley | Away | |
| Sat 16 15:00 | Crewe | Away | |
| Sat 23 15:00 | Accrington Stanley | Away | |
| Tue 26 15:00 | Harrogate Town | Away | |
| Fri 29 19:45 | Barrow | Away | |
| January | |||
| Mon 01 15:00 | Accrington Stanley | Away | |
| Sat 06 15:00 | Newport County | Away | |
| Sat 13 15:00 | Accrington Stanley | Away | |
| Sat 20 15:00 | Walsall | Away | |
| Sat 27 15:00 | Forest Green | Away | |
| February | |||
| Sat 03 15:00 | Accrington Stanley | Away | |
| Sat 10 15:00 | MK Dons | Away | |
| Tue 13 19:45 | Accrington Stanley | Away | |
| Sat 17 15:00 | Colchester | Away | |
| Sat 24 15:00 | Accrington Stanley | Away | |
| March | |||
| Sat 02 15:00 | Wrexham | Away | |
| Sat 09 15:00 | Accrington Stanley | Away | |
| Tue 12 19:45 | Swindon | Away | |
| Sat 16 15:00 | Accrington Stanley | Away | |
| Sat 23 15:00 | Sutton Utd | Away | |
| Fri 29 14:00 | Accrington Stanley | Away | |
| April | |||
| Mon 01 15:00 | Mansfield | Away | |
| Sat 06 15:00 | Accrington Stanley | Away | |
| Sat 13 15:00 | Doncaster | Away | |
| Sat 20 15:00 | Stockport | Away | |
| Sat 27 15:00 | Accrington Stanley | Away |
Accrington Stanley Previous Results
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug 2023 | Accrington Stanley v Newport County | W | 3-0 | League Two |
| 08 Aug 2023 | Accrington Stanley v Bradford City | L | 1-1 (1-4) | League Cup |
| 12 Aug 2023 | Gillingham v Accrington Stanley | L | 1-0 | League Two |
| 15 Aug 2023 | Accrington Stanley v Barrow | D | 1-1 | League Two |
| 19 Aug 2023 | Accrington Stanley v Harrogate Town | W | 2-1 | League Two |
| 26 Aug 2023 | Salford City v Accrington Stanley | W | 1-2 | League Two |
| 02 Sep 2023 | Notts County v Accrington Stanley | L | 3-1 | League Two |
| 05 Sep 2023 | Accrington Stanley v Carlisle United | W | 1-0 | Football League Trophy |
| 09 Sep 2023 | Accrington Stanley v Mansfield Town | L | 0-3 | League Two |
| 16 Sep 2023 | Accrington Stanley v Sutton United | W | 4-1 | League Two |
Popular Questions
When was Accrington Stanley FC founded?
Accrington Stanley FC was founded in 1968, as a continuation of the original Accrington Stanley club, which had been dissolved in 1966. The new club was formed by local fans who wanted to revive the footballing traditions of the town.
What is the home stadium of Accrington Stanley FC?
The home stadium of Accrington Stanley FC is the Wham Stadium, also known as the Crown Ground. It is located in Accrington, Lancashire, England, and has a capacity of 5,057 spectators. The stadium has been the home of Accrington Stanley since its opening in 1968.
What are some notable achievements of Accrington Stanley FC?
Accrington Stanley FC has a relatively short history compared to many other English football clubs, but has still achieved a number of notable accomplishments over the years. Some of these include winning the Football Conference (now National League) in 2006 and gaining promotion to the Football League for the first time since the original Accrington Stanley’s demise in 1962. In addition, the club has had some memorable cup runs, including reaching the semi-finals of the Football League Trophy in 2019. Accrington Stanley also has a reputation for being one of the most community-focused clubs in English football, with a strong emphasis on local involvement and engagement.
Manager History
| Period | Manager | Country | born |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/09/2014 - 30/06/2024 | John Coleman | England | 12/10/1962 |
| 12/09/2014 - 17/09/2014 | Paul Stephenson | England | 02/01/1968 |
| 01/07/2013 - 11/09/2014 | James Beattie | England | 27/02/1978 |
| 25/10/2012 - 30/06/2013 | Leam Richardson | England | 19/11/1979 |
| 13/02/2012 - 24/10/2012 | Paul Cook | England | 22/02/1967 |
| 26/01/2012 - 31/01/2012 | Leam Richardson | England | 19/11/1979 |
| 01/07/1999 - 23/01/2012 | John Coleman | England | 12/10/1962 |
Accrington Stanley Trophies
| Honour | Position | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire Combination | Champion | 1973-74 |
| Lancashire Combination | Champion | 1977-78 |
| Cheshire League Division Two | Champion | 1980-81 |
| Northern Premier League Division One | Champion | 1999-2000 |
| Northern Premier League Cup | Winner | 2001-02 |
| Northern Premier League | Champion | 2002-03 |
| Conference | Champion | 2005-06 |
| League Two | Champion | 2017-18 |
Summary
Accrington Stanley Football Club was founded in 1968 by local fans who wanted to revive the football traditions of the town. The club has played their home games at the Wham Stadium, also known as the Crown Ground, since its opening in 1968. The stadium is located in Accrington, Lancashire, England and has a capacity of 5,057 spectators.
In terms of their style of play, Accrington Stanley FC is known for their direct, attacking style of play, with a focus on high pressing and quick counter-attacking football. They have a reputation for being a hard-working and gritty team that punches above its weight, despite having limited resources compared to many other clubs in the Football League.
Accrington Stanley FC has a relatively short history compared to many other English football clubs, but has still achieved a number of notable accomplishments over the years, including winning the Football Conference (now National League) in 2006 and gaining promotion to the Football League. The club is also known for their strong community involvement and engagement, with a focus on local initiatives and community outreach. Overall, Accrington Stanley FC is a respected and beloved institution in the world of English football, known for their passionate supporters and their commitment to an exciting, attacking style of play.
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