Accrington Stanley 2026/27 League Two Preview
Accrington Stanley are 19th with seven points from eight games, four of which have been draws. They drew 2-2 with Colchester United, lost at Exeter City and Walsall, drew with Grimsby Town, beat Crawley Town 3-2, lost 2-1 at Barnet, then drew 0-0 with Newport County and 1-1 at Swindon Town.
Charlie Caton has five of the 11 goals and Josh Woods three, one of them from the spot. Donald Love has created 17 chances and taken 13 corners from right wing-back, and Shaun Whalley has 12 corners and a direct free-kick. Louie Moulden has made 28 saves for one clean sheet.
Sixteenth and 53 points last season was a finish in the bottom half but clear of trouble. John Doolan’s 3-4-1-2 is scoring at a decent rate, but 14 conceded in eight games is the worst record in the division.

Accrington Stanley’s set-piece specialists
- Penalties: Josh Woods
- Free-Kicks: Alex Henderson, Shaun Whalley
- Corners: Donald Love, Shaun Whalley
Donald Love has taken 13 of Accrington Stanley’s corners to Shaun Whalley’s 12. Alex Henderson has had two of the direct free-kicks. Josh Woods has converted from the spot.
Accrington Stanley FAQs
Where did Accrington Stanley finish in the 2025/26 season?
Accrington Stanley finished 16th in League Two in 2025/26, with 53 points from 46 games (14 wins, 11 draws, 21 defeats).
Who is the Accrington Stanley manager?
John Doolan is the manager of Accrington Stanley.
Where do Accrington Stanley play their home games?
Accrington Stanley play their home games at Crown Ground. The club was founded in 1968.