2024–25 Accrington Stanley F.C. season explained

Club:Accrington Stanley
Season:2024–25
Owner:Andy Holt
Manager:John Doolan
Stadium:Crown Ground
League:League Two
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup3:EFL Trophy
Prevseason:2023–24
Nextseason:2025–26

The 2024–25 season is the 56th season in the history of Accrington Stanley Football Club and their second consecutive season in League Two. In addition to the domestic league, the club are also participating in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the 2024–25 EFL Trophy.

Transfers

In

DatePosPlayerFromFeeRef
1 July 2024 Free [1]
1 July 2024 Free [2]
1 July 2024 Free [3]
1 July 2024 Tyler Walton Free [4]
2 July 2024 Free [5]
23 July 2024 Free [6]
6 August 2024 Free [7]

Out

DatePos.PlayerToFeeRef.
14 June 2024 Undisclosed [8]
18 June 2024 Undisclosed [9]

Loaned in

DatePos.PlayerFromDate untilRef.
4 July 2024 End of Season [10]
8 August 2024 End of Season [11]
16 August 2024 16 January 2025 [12]
29 August 2024 End of Season [13]
30 August 2024 Sonny Aljofree End of Season [14]
30 August 2024 End of Season [15]

Loaned out

DatePos.PlayerToDate untilRef.
23 August 2024 21 September 2024 [16]
30 August 2024 Charlie Hall 28 September 2024 [17]
15 November 2024 14 December 2024 [18]

Released / Out of Contract

DatePos.PlayerSubsequent clubJoin dateRef.
30 June 2024 1 July 2024 [19]
30 June 2024 Jack Massey 1 July 2024 [20]
30 June 2024 1 July 2024 [21]
30 June 2024 1 July 2024 [22]
30 June 2024 1 July 2024 [23]
30 June 2024 1 July 2024 [24]
30 June 2024 9 July 2024 [25]
30 June 2024 2 August 2024 [26] [27]
30 June 2024 Oliver Riva 18 September 2024 [28]
30 June 2024
30 June 2024
30 June 2024
30 June 2024
1 October 2024 [29]

Pre-season and friendlies

On 16 May, Accrington confirmed their first two pre-season friendlies, against Blackburn Rovers and Wigan Athletic.[30] A week later, another two opposition were confirmed for the Reds' pre-season preparations, against Barnsley and Clitheroe.[31] In June a fifth friendly was added, against Lancaster City.[32]

Competitions

League Two

See main article: 2024–25 EFL League Two.

Matches

On 26 June, the League Two fixtures were announced.[33]

FA Cup

See main article: 2024–25 FA Cup.

Accrington Stanley were drawn away to Rushall Olympic in the first round,[34] [35] at home to Swindon Town in the second round[36] [37] and away to Liverpool in the third round.[38]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2024–25 EFL Cup.

On 27 June, the draw for the first round was made, with Accrington being drawn away against Tranmere Rovers.[39]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2024–25 EFL Trophy.

In the group stage, Accrington were drawn into Northern Group A alongside Stockport County, Tranmere Rovers and Everton U21.[40] [41]

Statistics

Appearances and goals


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Notes and References

  1. News: Michael's a Red . 23 May 2024 . Accrington Stanley FC . 23 May 2024.
  2. News: Reds snap up striker Jimmy Knowles . 12 June 2024 . Accrington Stanley FC . 12 June 2024.
  3. News: Kelsey's a Red . 18 May 2024 . Accrington Stanley FC . 17 May 2024.
  4. News: Tyler's a Red . 23 May 2024 . Accrington Stanley FC . 23 May 2024.
  5. News: Farrend's a Red . 2 July 2024 . Accrington Stanley FC . 2 July 2024.
  6. News: Donald's a Red . 23 July 2024 . Accrington Stanley FC . 23 July 2024.
  7. News: Ash's a Red . 6 August 2024 . Accrington Stanley FC . 6 August 2024.
  8. News: Nolan joins Gillingham . 4 June 2024 . Accrington Stanley FC . 4 June 2024.
  9. News: Leigh joins Milton Keynes Dons . 18 June 2024 . Accrington Stanley FC . 18 June 2024.
  10. News: Zach joins on loan . 4 July 2024 . Accrington Stanley FC . 4 July 2024.
  11. News: Dara joins on loan . 8 August 2024 . Accrington Stanley FC . 8 August 2024.
  12. News: Nelson joins on loan . 16 August 2024 . Accrington Stanley FC . 16 August 2024.
  13. News: Jake joins on loan . 29 August 2024 . Accrington Stanley FC . 29 August 2024.
  14. News: Sonny joins on loan . 30 August 2024 . Accrington Stanley FC . 30 August 2024.
  15. News: Billy joins on loan . 30 August 2024 . Accrington Stanley FC . 30 August 2024.
  16. News: Aaron joins Warrington Rylands on loan . 26 August 2024 . Accrington Stanley FC . 23 August 2024.
  17. News: Charlie joins Lancaster City on loan . 30 August 2024 . Accrington Stanley FC . 30 August 2024.
  18. News: Aaron joins Farsley Celtic on loan . 19 November 2024 . Accrington Stanley FC . 15 November 2024.
  19. News: Town sign Rosaire Longelo . 12 June 2024 . Swindon Town FC . 12 June 2024.
  20. Web site: Massey Comes To Hurst Cross . Facebook . Ashton United FC . 3 July 2024.
  21. Web site: Sean McConville Joins the Blues as Player/Coach! . Twitter . Clitheroe FC . 3 July 2024.
  22. News: Pritchard joins Milton Keynes Dons . 28 June 2024 . Accrington Stanley FC . 28 June 2024.
  23. News: Savin joins Shrewsbury Town . 27 June 2024 . Accrington Stanley FC . 27 June 2024.
  24. News: Bailey Sloane joins Farsley Celtic . 3 July 2024 . Farsley Celtic FC . 23 June 2024.
  25. Web site: Matt Lowe returns to Brackley Town . Twitter . Brackley Town FC . 14 July 2024.
  26. News: Retained list . 30 April 2024 . Accrington Stanley FC . 30 April 2024.
  27. News: Kelvin Mellor returns to the Dabbers . 5 August 2024 . Nantwich Town FC . 2 August 2024.
  28. News: Goalkeeper Oliver Riva Joins Town . 20 September 2024 . Huddersfield Town AFC . 18 September 2024.
  29. News: Oli leaves the Reds . 4 October 2024 . Accrington Stanley FC . 1 October 2024.
  30. News: Stanley to face Blackburn Rovers and Wigan Athletic . 16 May 2024 . Accrington Stanley FC . 16 May 2024.
  31. News: Stanley to face Barnsley and Clitheroe . 24 May 2024 . Accrington Stanley FC . 24 May 2024.
  32. News: Stanley to face Lancaster City . 5 June 2024 . Accrington Stanley FC . 5 June 2024.
  33. News: Bromley face Harrogate in club's first ever EFL match . 26 June 2024 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 26 June 2024.
  34. News: FA Cup First Round Proper Draw Made . 14 October 2024 . The Football Association . 14 October 2024.
  35. News: Rushall Olympic date confirmed . 20 October 2024 . Accrington Stanley FC . 18 October 2024.
  36. News: The Emirates FA Cup second round proper draw has been made . 5 November 2024 . The Football Association . 3 November 2024.
  37. News: Swindon Town date confirmed . 7 November 2024 . Accrington Stanley FC . 7 November 2024.
  38. News: FA Cup third round proper draw . 2 December 2024 . The Football Association . 2 December 2024.
  39. News: Carabao Cup Round One draw confirmed . 27 June 2024 . English Football League . 27 June 2024.
  40. News: Under-21 teams and Group Stage draw confirmed for 2024/25 Bristol Street Motors Trophy . 24 June 2024 . English Football League . 24 June 2024.
  41. News: Bristol Street Motors Trophy Group Stage confirmed . 27 June 2024 . English Football League . 27 June 2024.

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