Accrington ST kick off League Cup campaign at Crewe Alexandra
Accrington ST begin their 2026-27 season on August 8 with a League Cup first-round trip to Crewe Alexandra. The League Two side sit 16th with 53 points from 46 games and a -11 goal difference, needing to build early momentum to avoid the drop zone.
What happened in Crewe’s pre-season?
Crewe Alexandra host Accrington ST after a pre-season friendly loss to local rivals Port Vale on July 29. The League Two side finished 14th last term and will look to start this campaign strongly against a Stanley side that conceded 58 goals last season.
Why this tie matters for Accrington ST
For Accrington ST, the League Cup clash is a chance to test their squad against Championship-level opposition early. With only 34 points separating them from Bromley at the League Two summit, every point counts. Their recent form reads LLDDD across the last five games, including a 3-0 loss to Oldham on May 2 - a result that left them winless in their last five.
What comes next for both sides?
Crewe Alexandra host Accrington ST at 14:00 BST on August 8 at Gresty Road. Stanley’s opening League Two fixture follows on August 12 at home to Sutton United, while Crewe face Tranmere in their league opener four days later. Both sides will use this cup tie to blood youngsters and assess their fitness ahead of the league campaign.
Accrington ST sit 16th in League Two with 53 points from 46 games, 14 wins, 11 draws and 21 losses. They’ve scored 47 goals but conceded 58, leaving them 34 points behind league leaders Bromley. Their last result was a 3-0 defeat at Oldham on May 2, and they’ve lost two in a row with no wins in their last five.
