was founded in October 1968 as a successor to the original Accrington Stanley which had collapsed in 1966.
Following the departure of manager Leam Richardson on 30 April 2013, then player-coach James Beattie expressed an interest in taking the position.
[2] After 16 months in the post, Beattie left by mutual consent on 12 September 2014.
Paul Stephenson was appointed caretaker manager who oversaw a victory against AFC Wimbledon.
[4] On 18 September 2014, John Coleman was confirmed as manager of Accrington for his second spell with the club.