2011–12 Accrington Stanley F.C. season

During the 2011–12 season, Accrington Stanley F.C. competed in League 2. This was their 6th season in the Football League and 14th was their second highest position. It was a year of transition for Stanley with long serving manager John Coleman and his assistant Jimmy Bell leaving the club to join League One side Rochdale. Former player Paul Cook was appointed the new manager with his assistant being Leam Richardson, who was caretaker manager in the intervening spell.

2011–12 Accrington Stanley F.C. season

During the 2011–12 season, Accrington Stanley F.C. competed in League 2. This was their 6th season in the Football League and 14th was their second highest position. It was a year of transition for Stanley with long serving manager John Coleman and his assistant Jimmy Bell leaving the club to join League One side Rochdale. Former player Paul Cook was appointed the new manager with his assistant being Leam Richardson, who was caretaker manager in the intervening spell.