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.

Be sure to check out our in depth guide to Wham Stadium away fans to find all of the essential information like the fastest route to and from the stadium, and also if there are any pubs, restaurants and cafés in the local area that are welcoming to visiting away fans.

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.

Accrington Stanley Registered Squad

Here is a list of the registered squad for Accrington Stanley 2024:

Goal Keepers

GoalkeeperPldGYCRC
Radek Vítek11 (0)000
Louis Hood
Liam Isherwood
Toby Savin10 (0)020
Oliver Riva
Jack McIntyre4 (2)000
Jack Buckley

Defender

DefenderPldGYCRC
Lewis Shipley22 (2)071
Jay Rich-Baghuelou19 (2)091
Kelvin Mellor24 (1)030
Phil Edwards
Brad Hills40 (1)3132
Joseph Gubbins29 (6)050
Jake Bickerstaff7 (2)110
Jack Bolton
Seamus Conneely17 (7)180
Zehn Mohammed
Bailey Sloane0 (1)000
Yeboah Amankwah
Connor O’Brien21 (1)050
Baba Fernandes
Stephen Sama
Aaron Pickles5 (8)000

Midfielder

MidfielderPldGYCRC
Lamine Sherif
John O’Sullivan
Shaun Whalley25 (6)750
Ben Woods28 (5)2100
Joe Pritchard19 (4)520
Liam Coyle10 (0)030
Dylan Moonan
Tommy Leigh32 (3)680
Tom Scully
Dan Martin29 (5)0100
Daniel Martin
Rhys-James Fenlon
Luke Stowe
Rosarie Longelo24 (3)330
Oliver Patrick2 (4)000
Jack Nolan38 (8)1420
Gary Roberts
Emerich Poilly
Sebastian Quirk6 (5)011
Korede Adedoyin13 (8)650
Alex Henderson5 (11)310
Joe Maguire

Strikers

StrikerPldGYCRC
Oliver Sarkic
Kyle Joseph13 (15)200
Shayne Lavery13 (16)630
Kylian Kouassi9 (9)520
Jake Beesley26 (3)1020
Gary Madine
Jaden Jones0 (1)000
Jordan Rhodes29 (3)1431
Josh Miles1 (0)010

Current Accrington Stanley Manager

ManagerAppointment DateToDays in Charge
John Doolan22/03/202429/03/20247

Accrington Stanley Upcoming Fixtures

Upcoming GameCompetionOpponentVenue
Fri 29 15:00Accrington StanleyAway
April
Mon 01 15:00MansfieldAway
Sat 06 15:00Accrington StanleyAway
Tue 09 19:45Newport CountyAway
Sat 13 15:00DoncasterAway
Sat 20 15:00StockportAway
Sat 27 15:00Accrington StanleyAway

Accrington Stanley Previous Results

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

PeriodManagerCountryborn
04/03/2024 – 30/06/2027John DoolanEngland07/05/1974
18/09/2014 – 03/03/2024John ColemanEngland12/10/1962
12/09/2014 – 17/09/2014Paul StephensonEngland02/01/1968
01/07/2013 – 11/09/2014James BeattieEngland27/02/1978
25/10/2012 – 30/06/2013Leam RichardsonEngland19/11/1979
13/02/2012 – 24/10/2012Paul CookEngland22/02/1967
26/01/2012 – 31/01/2012Leam RichardsonEngland19/11/1979
01/07/1999 – 23/01/2012John ColemanEngland12/10/1962

Accrington Stanley Trophies

HonourPositionYear
Lancashire CombinationChampion1973-74
Lancashire CombinationChampion1977-78
Cheshire League Division TwoChampion1980-81
Northern Premier League Division OneChampion1999-2000
Northern Premier League CupWinner2001-02
Northern Premier LeagueChampion2002-03
ConferenceChampion2005-06
League TwoChampion2017-18

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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