Accrington ST are looking to build on their 16th-place finish in the final 2025 table, with 53 points from 46 games and a recent form of LDDLL. Goals this season have been a challenge, with 47 scored and 58 conceded, a -11 goal difference. The team is 34 points behind leaders Bromley in the title race. Next up for Accrington ST is a home fixture against Port Vale on 2027-02-27.
What happened?
Accrington ST manager John Doolan spoke to BBC Sport about his team's expectations for the new season. The team aims to achieve more points and a higher league position than last season, when they made a three-point improvement year-on-year and flirted with the play-off places in early 2026.
Why it matters for Accrington ST
The team has strengthened their forward line with the arrival of Cole Stockton, who has to help the team return to form. Accrington ST will be hoping that Stockton can return to the form that made him a wanted man during his days at Morecambe. The club has also brought players in from non-league football who will be hungry to show that they belong in the EFL.
What comes next?
Injuries and perhaps in some areas a little bit of inexperience could hamper Accrington ST. There are key players in the team that Doolan needs to get 35-plus games from this season - Shaun Whalley being a case in point. He missed the start of last season and was missed badly. If Whalley can stay fit for most of the season, they'll be fine. Shaun Whalley is a vastly experienced, talented player who his team-mates respect greatly. He's a player to look out for this season who could be a difference-maker.
