Accrington Stanley: Scouting Report

Accrington Stanley are flying high at the moment, they are currently 7^th, yet despite being just outside of the play-off zone – they retain games in hand over Wycombe Wanderers and Bristol Rovers. The Magpies stats are known to all, we have not won since the opening day away to Stevenage.

Lancashire based Stanley will be hoping to keep Notts quiet at the Crown Ground, with the expectation being placed upon them to return back to the play-offs.

They have won three of their last six games, having drawn two and losing once, Stanley are 9 points above Notts with 39 points in total.

Run-down of their last six games.

Saturday 14^th November – Accrington Stanley 2 Newport County 2
Saturday 21^st November – Cambridge United 2 Accrington Stanley 3
Saturday 28^th November – York City 1 Accrington Stanley 5
Saturday 19^th December – Stevenage 1 Accrington Stanley 1
Monday 28^th December – Northampton Town 1 Accrington Stanley 0
Saturday 2ⁿ January – Mansfield Town 2 Accrington Stanley 3

The Players – Fact Sheet

Highest Goal Scorers; Billy Kee 10, Sean McConville 5, Terry Gornell 2 and Piero Mingoi 2.

Persistent Foulers; Tom Davies 6 yellow cards, Dean Winnard 5 yellow cards, Matty Pearsoan 5 yellow cards and Billy Kee 4.

The Key Players.

At the back Tom Davies has been putting in steady performances, he likes to push players onto their weaker foot and this is something which he does extremely well.

The Stanley squad consist of a solid unit, which works well together, and for me personally, I would highlight Piero Mingoia as the midfielder who is their driving force, and yet they have some decent options upfront.

None more so than Stanley's highest goal scorer Billy Kee, he is a tricky forward whom partners well upfront and works well within the Stanley system. Another player, which deserves a mention, is Sean McConville who can really offer more mobility to their attacking movement and forward play.

Style of Play, Strengths, and Weaknesses.

Accrington Stanley are a well setup team, who’s tactics frequently show alot of understanding to the dynamics in which their opposition possess. They are a unit based side, typically considered to be no thrills but they can get the job done.

Their ability to play basic football bodes well, as this allows them to take the simpler approach within games.

Yet at times they can play some very solid attacking football, with both energy and pace and this allows them to break sides down.

Weaknesses for me will be found with their right side of the field, I believe Stanley are stronger on the left and if we aim to play the ball through the centre of the park – Notts must be as direct as possible.

Aerial threats will be a way for the Magpies’ to gain chances, which should suit both Jon Stead and Izale McLeod – provided we apply ourselves well.

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