2021–22 Accrington Stanley F.C. season explained
The 2021–22 season is Accrington Stanley's 53rd year in their history and fourth consecutive season in League One. Along with the league, the club will also compete in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup and the EFL Trophy. The season covers the period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.
Pre-season friendlies
Accrington Stanley announced they will play friendly matches against Clitheroe,[1] Blackpool,[2] Preston North End,[3] Warrington Town[4] and Bradford City[5] as part of their pre-season preparations.
Competitions
League One
See main article: 2021–22 EFL League One.
Matches
Stanley's fixtures were announced on 24 June 2021.[6]
April
FA Cup
See main article: 2021–22 FA Cup.
Accrington were drawn away to Port Vale in the first round.[7]
EFL Cup
See main article: 2021–22 EFL Cup.
Accrington Stanley were drawn away to Rotherham United in the first round[8] [9] and Oldham Athletic in the second round.[10] [11]
EFL Trophy
See main article: 2021–22 EFL Trophy.
Stanley were drawn into Northern Group G alongside Barrow, Leicester City U21 and Fleetwood Town.[12]
Transfers
Transfers in
Date | Position | Nationality | Name | From | Fee | Ref. |
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1 July 2021 | | | | | Free transfer | [13] |
1 July 2021 | | | | | Free transfer | [14] |
1 July 2021 | | | | | Undisclosed | [15] |
5 July 2021 | | | Matthew Carson | | Free transfer | [16] |
5 July 2021 | | | Liam Coyle | | Free transfer | [17] |
5 July 2021 | | | Dylan Moonan | | Free transfer | |
8 July 2021 | | | | | Free transfer | [18] |
9 July 2021 | | | Oliver Patrick | | Free transfer | |
9 July 2021 | | | Ben Pleavin | | Free transfer | [19] |
10 July 2021 | | | Tommy Leigh | | Undisclosed | [20] |
30 July 2021 | | | Josh Woods | Clay Brow | Free transfer | [21] |
5 August 2021 | | | | | Free transfer | [22] |
26 August 2021 | | | | | Free transfer | [23] |
31 August 2021 | | | | | Undisclosed | [24] |
7 January 2022 | | | Rosaire Longelo | | Undisclosed | [25] |
14 January 2022 | | | | | Undisclosed | [26] |
1 February 2022 | | | | | Undisclosed | [27] | |
Loans in
Loans out
Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | To | Date until | Ref. |
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16 October 2021 | | | | | 1 January 2022 | [34] |
12 November 2021 | | | | | 12 December 2021 | [35] |
27 January 2022 | | | | | End of season | [36] |
18 February 2022 | | | | | 26 March 2022 | [37] |
19 February 2022 | | | | | End of season | [38] |
22 February 2022 | | | Owen Devonport | | | |
22 February 2022 | | | Jack Doherty | | | [39] |
25 February 2022 | | | Louis Hood | | | | |
Transfers out
Date | Position | Nationality | Name | To | Fee | Ref. |
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30 June 2021 | | | Jack Bolton | | Released | |
30 June 2021 | | | | | Rejected contract | [40] [41] |
30 June 2021 | | | | | Released | [42] [43] |
30 June 2021 | | | | | Released | |
30 June 2021 | | | | | Released | [44] |
30 June 2021 | | | | | Released | [45] |
14 July 2021 | | | Ryan Graham | | Free transfer | [46] |
2 August 2021 | | | | | Free transfer | [47] |
15 August 2021 | | | | | Undisclosed | [48] |
1 January 2022 | | | | | Undisclosed | [49] | |
Notes and References
- Web site: Reds to face Clitheroe in pre-season . Accrington Stanley - Official Site . 13 May 2021.
- Web site: Reds to face Blackpool behind-closed-doors . Accrington Stanley FC . 16 July 2021.
- Web site: Reds to host Preston at the Wham . Accrington Stanley FC . 16 July 2021.
- Web site: Reds to face Warrington Town . Accrington Stanley FC . 8 July 2021.
- Web site: Reds to host Bradford at the Wham . Accrington Stanley FC . 1 July 2021.
- Web site: Reds to visit Wycombe on opening day . Accrington Stanley FC . 24 June 2021.
- News: EFL Clubs Enter The Emirates FA Cup, Following Sunday’s First Round Proper Draw . 18 October 2021 . The Football Association . 17 October 2021.
- Web site: Stanley to face Rotherham . Accrington Stanley FC . 24 June 2021.
- Web site: Date and ticket information . Accrington Stanley FC . 5 July 2021.
- Web site: Carabao Cup Round Two draw confirmed . EFL . 12 August 2021.
- Web site: Oldham date and ticket information . Accrington Stanley FC . 18 August 2021.
- Web site: Leicester U21s complete Group G line-up . Accrington Stanley FC . 24 June 2021.
- Web site: O'Sullivan rejoins the Reds . Accrington Stanley FC . 17 June 2021.
- Web site: Pell becomes first summer arrival . Accrington Stanley - Official Site . 14 May 2021.
- Web site: Procter becomes third arrival of the day . Accrington Stanley FC . 1 July 2021.
- Web site: Carson and Moonan sign up for Development Squad . Accrington Stanley FC . 5 July 2021.
- Web site: Coyle joins the Reds . Accrington Stanley FC . 5 July 2021.
- Web site: Hardy signs a two-year deal with the Reds . Accrington Stanley FC . 8 July 2021.
- Web site: Pleavin and Patrick sign up for Development Squad . Accrington Stanley FC . 9 July 2021.
- Web site: Leigh joins the Reds . Accrington Stanley FC . 10 July 2021.
- Web site: Woods joins the Reds . Accrington Stanley FC . 1 August 2021.
- Web site: Nolan agrees a one-year deal with the Reds . Accrington Stanley FC . 5 August 2021.
- Web site: Defender Clark agrees a two-year deal . Accrington Stanley FC . 26 August 2021.
- Web site: Hamilton agrees a two-year deal . Accrington Stanley FC . 31 August 2021.
- Web site: Longelo joins Accrington on permanent basis . Newcastle United . 7 January 2022.
- Web site: Jay Rich-Baghuelou signs for Accrington Stanley . Crystal Palace FC . 14 January 2022.
- News: Korede Adedoyin joins Accrington . Sheffield Wednesday FC . 1 February 2022.
- Web site: Mumbongo joins the Reds . Accrington Stanley FC . 1 July 2021.
- Web site: Trafford arrives on loan . Accrington Stanley FC . 1 July 2021.
- Web site: Defender Sherring signs on season-long loan . Accrington Stanley FC . 21 August 2021.
- Web site: Defender Amankwah signs on season-long loan . Accrington Stanley FC . 27 August 2021.
- Web site: Malcolm joins the Reds . Accrington Stanley FC . 31 August 2021.
- Web site: SIGNING: Marcel joins on loan . Accrington Stanley FC . 31 January 2022.
- News: Perritt joins Torquay on loan . 18 October 2021 . Accrington Stanley FC . 16 October 2021.
- Web site: Kevin Spinelli signs on a one month loan . Radcliffe FC . 29 December 2021.
- Web site: Joe Hardy signs for ICTFC on loan . Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC . 27 January 2022.
- Web site: Lewis Mansell Joins on Loan . Southport FC . 28 February 2022.
- Web site: Phil boosts Robins rearguard with Perritt loan deal . Altrincham FC . 28 February 2022.
- Web site: Youth Team duo impressing for their new clubs . Accrington Stanley FC . 28 February 2022.
- Web site: Mark Hughes leaves Reds . Accrington Stanley - Official Site . 26 May 2021.
- Web site: First Summer Signings Announced! . Bristol Rovers - Official Site . 26 May 2021 . 26 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210526165347/https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2021/may/joey-barton-summer-transfers/ . dead .
- Web site: UPDATE: Retained list . Accrington Stanley - Official Site . 14 May 2021.
- Web site: Joe Maguire signs for Rovers! . Tranmere Rovers FC . 6 July 2021.
- Web site: Pools sign Reagan Ogle . Hartlepool United FC . 12 July 2021 . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210712131638/https://www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk/pools-sign-reagan-ogle/ . dead .
- Web site: Former Foxes Midfielder Joins Poppies . Non League Today . 29 August 2021.
- Web site: Former Stanley Defender Arrives At The Giant Axe . Lancaster City . 29 December 2021.
- Web site: County bank on Barclay . Stockport County FC . 2 August 2021.
- Web site: Burgess joins Ipswich . Accrington Stanley FC . 16 August 2021.
- Web site: DEPARTURE: Charles joins Bolton . Accrington Stanley . 1 January 2022.