Stan Ackerley (born 12 July 1942 in Manchester, Lancashire, England) is an Australian former footballer and coach.
Ackerley spent two seasons on the books of Manchester United from 1959 until 1961 where he played in the youth team.
[1][2] In 1963 Ackerley immigrated to Australia where he joined Slavia in the Victorian State League.
[1] Ackerley made his debut for Australia in their 6-1 defeat to North Korea in November 1965 in Phnom Penh.
[6] After retiring from football Ackerley coached a number of teams in New South Wales including Toongabbie, Penrith Panthers and Schofields Scorpions.