Accrington Stanley
Tier 4EFL League TwoAccrington, Hyndburn, North West England, EnglandOn the globe
- Founded
- October 1968
- Ground
- Crown Ground5,450 seats · opened 1968
- Full name
- Accrington Stanley Football Club
- Website
- accringtonstanley.co.uk
Who owns Accrington Stanley
Controlled by local businessman Andy Holt since October 2015, when he took 75% of the shares in return for clearing the club's debt; the register lists him by significant influence or control.
Owned by investorsOwner based at home: United Kingdom
As of 4 October 2026High confidenceSources: BBC Sport, Companies House
From the pitch to the top
The company that fields the team, then each holder above it.
Fields the first teamAccrington Stanley Football Club Limited
- Stake not knowncontrolsAndy HoltSince 14 December 2016, figure as of 3 October 2026Registered by significant influence or control, not by share band; the BBC reported in 2015 that he would take 75% of the shares.High confidenceSource: Companies House
What the source says
Has significant influence or control
Changes of control
- 28 October 2015
Andy Holt took control (75%).
Holt cleared £1.2m of debt and provided £600,000 of further funds; no price for the shares was stated.
High confidenceSource: BBC Sport
What the source says
Accrington Stanley have accepted investment from local businessman Andy Holt to clear £1.2m of debt and take a controlling stake in the club.
Sources7
- Accrington Stanley: Andy Holt takes controlling stake BBC Sport, News, 28 October 2015. Checked 3 October 2026.
- PSC register, company 01287721 Companies House, Company registry. Checked 3 October 2026.
- Company 01287721 Companies House, Company registry. Checked 3 October 2026.
- Wikidata Wikidata, Wikipedia / Wikidata. Checked 3 October 2026.
- Wikidata Wikidata, Wikipedia / Wikidata. Checked 3 October 2026.
- 2026–27 EFL League Two Wikipedia (en), Wikipedia / Wikidata. Checked 3 October 2026.
- Accrington Stanley F.C. Wikipedia (en), Wikipedia / Wikidata. Checked 4 October 2026.
Also on Wikidata (Q48843).