Accrington Stanley runs a category 3 academy based in Lancashire. They have an elite youth development program that nurtures young talent.
The Accrington Stanley Development Centre provides a training and games programme based at Wright Robinson Sport College, Gorton for Under 8s to Under 16s
Stanley Academy will unveil a new identity for the 2024/25 season, emphasizing opportunities “Beyond Football” to empower young players.
Additionally, all players aged 9-11 will be able to engage in a Part-Time and Grassroots Training Model.
Our vision is to be the best Category 3 academy in the EFL. We are a community club, so it’s important to develop your own players. – Duncan Fearnhead, Academy Manager
Statistics highlights from the 2023/24 season at the Accrington Stanley Academy:
- Every matchday squad included at least one academy-developed player.
- 85% of squads featured two or more academy graduates.
- Academy players logged 7,963 first-team minutes throughout the season.
- Ten academy-developed players made a total of 118 first-team appearances.
Accrington Stanley Retained List 2025
View the complete list of Accrington Stanley players who have been retained, released, or have returned to their parent clubs following loan spells.
9th May 2025
James Rogerson and Finlay Tunstall have each been offered professional contracts by Accrington Stanley.
20th May 2025
Accrington Stanley FC has officially announced today that its Football Academy has been closed in coordination with the EFL.
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United Kingdom