Anjola Popoola Explained

Anjola Popoola
Birth Place:England
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Accrington Stanley
Clubnumber:33
Youthyears1:2018–
Youthclubs1:Accrington Stanley
Years1:2022–
Clubs1:Accrington Stanley
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Pcupdate:15:26, 23 April 2024 (UTC)

Anjola Popoola (born 19 July 2007) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Accrington Stanley.

Career

On 24 July 2023, EFL League Two side Accrington Stanley announced Popoola as one of nine youngsters to have signed a scholarship deal with the club.[1]

On 10 October 2023, Popoola became the youngest player in the 21st century for Accrington after coming off the bench in the EFL Trophy for the 6 minutes of added time against Harrogate Town in a 5–3 win.[2]

On 24 February 2024, Popoola made his EFL League Two debut, coming off the bench in the 80th minute against Crawley Town in a 1–0 loss.[3] He made his second appearance three days later, on 27 February, coming off the bench in the 73rd minute against Walsall in a 2–1 loss.[4]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Accrington Stanley
2023–24League Two2000001030
Total2000001030
Career total2000001030
Notes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: UPDATE: Nine new first-year scholars confirmed. 24 July 2023. Accrington Stanley.
  2. Web site: REPORT: Harrogate Town 3 Stanley 5. 10 October 2023. Accrington Stanley.
  3. Web site: Accrington Stanley 0–1 Crawley Town. 24 February 2024. BBC Sport.
  4. Web site: Walsall 2–1 Accrington Stanley. 27 February 2024. BBC Sport.