Accrington Stanley

Biography and Profile of Accrington Stanley

Accrington Stanley is a professional football club based in Accrington, Lancashire, England. Currently competing in League Two, they play their home matches at the iconic Wham Stadium. The team has built a formidable reputation both domestically and in continental competitions. Follow Accrington Stanley on FotLive for real-time scores, team stats, and transfer news.

Standout Performers & Ratings

During the current campaign, Benn Ward has emerged as the standout performer for Accrington Stanley, delivering consistently excellent displays that have earned him a team-high 7.42 rating. He is flanked in influence by Farrend Rawson and Oliver Wright, who have also impressed with seasonal ratings of 7.25 and 7.17 respectively.

Top Scorers & Offensive Output

Providing the cutting edge in attack, Charlie Caton has been the primary source of goals for Accrington Stanley, leading the team's scoring charts with 14 goals so far this season, supported by key playmaker Shaun Whalley who registered 10 assists.

Recent Match Log

• May 2, 2026: loss away 3-0 vs Oldham Athletic (League Two)
• April 25, 2026: draw at home 3-3 vs Crawley Town (League Two)
• April 18, 2026: draw away 2-2 vs Swindon Town (League Two)
• April 14, 2026: loss away 2-1 vs Colchester United (League Two)
• April 11, 2026: loss at home 1-2 vs Fleetwood Town (League Two)

Current League Standings & Position

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Bromley	46	24	15	7	+25	87
2	Milton Keynes Dons	46	24	14	8	+41	86
3	Cambridge United	46	22	16	8	+33	82
4	Salford City	46	25	6	15	+10	81
5	Notts County	46	24	8	14	+22	80
6	Chesterfield	46	21	16	9	+15	79
7	Grimsby Town	46	22	12	12	+24	78
8	Barnet	46	21	13	12	+17	76
9	Swindon Town	46	22	9	15	+11	75
10	Oldham Athletic	46	18	14	14	+16	68
11	Crewe Alexandra	46	19	10	17	+6	67
12	Colchester United	46	18	12	16	+13	66
13	Walsall	46	18	11	17	0	65
14	Bristol Rovers	46	19	5	22	-9	62
15	Fleetwood Town	46	15	16	15	-1	61
16	Accrington Stanley	46	14	11	21	-11	53
17	Gillingham	46	13	14	19	-19	53
18	Cheltenham Town	46	14	10	22	-26	52
19	Shrewsbury Town	46	13	10	23	-27	49
20	Newport County	46	12	7	27	-29	43
21	Tranmere Rovers	46	10	11	25	-25	41
22	Crawley Town	46	8	16	22	-24	40
23	Harrogate Town	46	10	9	27	-29	39
24	Barrow	46	9	9	28	-33	36

Official Squad & Player Roster

The active squad for Accrington Stanley consists of the following player roster classified by positions:

Goalkeepers: James Rogerson (England), Michael Kelly (Ireland)

Defenders: Conor Grant (England), Devon Matthews (England), Donald Love (Scotland), Farrend Rawson (England), Finlay Tunstall (England), Freddie Sass (England), Josh Smith (England)

Midfielders: Alex Henderson (England), Charlie Brown (England), Charlie Hall (England), Connor O'Brien (England), Dan Martin (England), Isaac Sinclair (England), Josh Woods (England), Leslie Adekoya, Liam Coyle (Northern Ireland), Luke Butterfield (Scotland), Mark Hughes, Séamus Conneely (Ireland), Sean McConville, Shaun Whalley (England), Tariq Uwakwe, Tyler Walton (England)

Forwards: Anjola Popoola (England), Charlie Caton (England), David Opeoluwa Abimbola (England), Kelsey Mooney (England)

Head Coach & Management

John Doolan is the current head coach of Accrington Stanley. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 28% win rate across 103 matches, averaging 1.11 points per game. Previously, John Coleman managed the club for 10 seasons, recording 166 wins from 430 matches (a 39% win rate).

Home Ground & Facilities

Accrington Stanley hosts their home matches at the historic Wham Stadium located in Accrington, Lancashire. The stadium has a total seating capacity of 37,994 spectators, generating a vibrant home atmosphere during matchdays.

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