2017–18 Accrington Stanley F.C. season
season of football team
The 2017–18 season was Accrington Stanley's twelfth consecutive season in League Two and their 49th year in existence. Along with competing in League Two, the club also participated in the FA Cup, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy. The season covers the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.
Transfers
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Loans in
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Competitions
Pre-season friendlies
As of 8 June 2017, Accrington Stanley have announced five pre-season friendlies against Southport, Preston North End, Oldham Athletic, Huddersfield Town and Everton XI.
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League Two
League table
Result summary
Results by matchday
Matches
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On 21 June 2017, the league fixtures were announced.
August
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November
December
January
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March
April
May
FA Cup
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EFL Cup
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On 16 June 2017, Accrington Stanley were drawn at home to Preston North End in the first round. Stanley were home again for the second round, facing Premier League side West Bromwich Albion.
EFL Trophy
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On 28 July 2017, Stanley announced their group stage schedule.
Player Stats
Appearances
Numbers in parentheses denote appearances as substitute.
As of match played 21:00, 5 May 2018 (UTC)
Goalscorers
Includes all competitive matches.
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