Accrington

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Accrington is a town in the Hyndburn borough of Lancashire, England. It lies about 4 miles (6 km) east of Blackburn, 6 miles (10 km) west of Burnley, 13 miles (21 km) east of Preston, 20 miles (32 km) north of Manchester and is situated on the culverted River Hyndburn. Commonly abbreviated by locals to "Accy", the town has a population of 35,456 according to the 2011 census. Accrington is the largest settlement and the seat of the Hyndburn borough council.

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Highlights: Accrington 1-2 Doncaster Joe Ironside scores the winner in extra time to take Doncaster through to the second round of the FA Cup with victory over fellow League Two side Accrington in the replay. BBC Sport - Published on November 15, 2023

Holt vows to sell Accrington in social media rant Accrington Stanley chairman Andy Holt says he intends to sell the club, stating he has "nothing more to offer". BBC Sport - Published on October 22, 2023
Accrington's McConville suspended and fined by FA Accrington's Sean McConville is suspended for two matches and fined £750 by the FA after an incident after the Papa Johns Trophy game against Bolton. BBC Sport - Published on March 7, 2023
Bolton defeat 10-man Accrington to reach Wembley Bolton Wanderers reach the Papa Johns Trophy Final at Wembley after defeating 10-man Accrington Stanley at the Wham Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on February 22, 2023

Leeds ease past Accrington in FA Cup fourth round Jack Harrison scores a stunning 25-yard drive as Leeds United progress into the FA Cup fifth round for the first time since 2016 at the expense of League One Accrington Stanley. BBC Sport - Published on January 28, 2023
Leeds beat Accrington to progress to fifth round Jack Harrison scores a stunning 25-yard drive as Leeds United progress into the FA Cup fifth round at the expense of League One Accrington Stanley. BBC Sport - Published on January 28, 2023
Accrington book Leeds tie by beating Boreham Wood Tommy Leigh's extra-time penalty books Accrington a fourth-round FA Cup tie with Leeds United after victory over Boreham Wood. BBC Sport - Published on January 24, 2023