Andy Holt has been the owner of Accrington Stanley since October 2015 Accrington Stanley owner Andy Holt has agreed to continue funding the club up to £250,000 a year despite recently saying he would step down after Saturday's end-of-season game against Chesterfield Holt previously stated he would step down as chairman at the end of 2025 but would continue to support the club as he stepped back from the day-to-day running of things In a statement, external at the end of April Holt said he would end his time at the club "in any executive capacity" after Saturday's final game of the season a further statement on Friday said that the club's budget would be set at a loss of £250,000 before the season starts and if there is "limited football fortune" funds would be made available to make up the shortfall "I'm not allowing 10 years of hard work by many committed people, to then let the club follow others out of the EFL," Holt said., external "Despite what some local leaders think the club is of prime importance to the town and community." 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Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Check out how to watch Accrington Stanley v Chesterfield in League Two Chesterfield could make a late raid on the League Two play-off places when they face Accrington Stanley on the final day The Spireites sit down in ninth position but could squeeze into the all-important top seven with a single point but they are more likely to require a win against 19th-placed Accrington Stanley RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Accrington Stanley v Chesterfield on TV and online Accrington Stanley v Chesterfield will take place on Saturday 3rd May 2025 Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information Accrington Stanley v Chesterfield will kick off at 3pm You can watch the game live on Sky Sports+ Sky Sports + will feature more than 1,000 EFL games throughout the season and is included as part of Sky Sports packages Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event: bet365 odds: Accrington Stanley (15/4) Draw (14/5) Chesterfield (7/10)* Bet £10 & Get £30 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365 Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit *Odds subject to change. 18+. 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Ben Woods scored the only goal of the game with a stunning 33rd-minute volley from the edge of the penalty area to secure League Two safety for the visitors Taylor Allen and Albert Adomah hit the post for Walsall during the first 15 minutes and George Hall also planted a header wide Accrington defender Devon Matthews sent a fierce volley wide of the target and Tommy Simkin produced an excellent finger tip save to keep out Liam Coyle from distance after the break Walsall wing-back Connor Barrett was shown a straight red card for a high challenge on Coyle just moments after coming on as a substitute Doncaster beat Bradford 2-1 and Port Vale won 2-0 at AFC Wimbledon to secure promotion to League One in the early kick-offs Bradford remain in the final automatic promotion spot To load Comments you need to enable JavaScript in your browser The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made O'Brien-Whitmarsh at 91 minutesNumber 39 Quirk Match OfficialsReferee: Alex ChilowiczAssistant Referee 1: Jon BlockAssistant Referee 2: Joe SimpsonFourth Official: Daniel SmithMatch StatsKey Scroll LeftScroll RightAfter winning each of their opening two Football League games against Accrington Stanley Walsall have since won just one of their last five (D1 L3) Accrington Stanley are winless across their last three away league games against sides from the West Midlands (D2 L1) since a 1-0 victory over Walsall in September 2018 Walsall are winless across their last five home league games (D2 L3) their longest run on home soil since a six-match stint between February and March 2023 After winning their last away league game 2-1 against Salford City Accrington will be looking to record successive victories on the road for just the second time since October 2023 Jamie Jellis (Walsall) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left Jamie Jellis (Walsall) is shown the yellow card Jamie Jellis (Walsall) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked Jamie Jellis (Walsall) wins a free kick in the defensive half Foul by Joseph O'Brien-Whitmarsh (Accrington Stanley) Josh Woods (Accrington Stanley) is shown the yellow card Joseph O'Brien-Whitmarsh replaces Shaun Whalley Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time Taylor Allen (Walsall) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner Ellis Harrison (Walsall) wins a free kick on the left wing Foul by Sonny Aljofree (Accrington Stanley) Liam Coyle (Accrington Stanley) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul Taylor Allen (Walsall) wins a free kick in the defensive half Fleetwood Town can confirm defender Harvey Rodgers has joined Accrington Stanley for an undisclosed fee The 21-year-old joined the club from Hull City in the summer after a spell on loan at Stanley last season Rodgers made five appearances in all competitions for the club and has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal at the Wham Stadium Everyone at the club would like to wish Harvey all the best for the future Keep up to date with all the latest goings on by signing up for the FTFC email newsletter Get closer to the team than ever before with news Get Directions The Ammies will be welcoming Accrington Stanley to The Peninsula Stadium on Saturday 18th April for our penultimate home game of the league season in what could be a crucial match in the race for promotion It’s easy to buy tickets online and save them to your digital wallet to scan at the turnstiles, or you can buy tickets in the club shop on Moor Lane during opening hours Tickets can be purchased on the day for the home areas of the ground by scanning the QR codes at the turnstiles and following the online booking process or you can buy in the club shop on Moor Lane - please be aware that prices increase when purchased on matchday This has been designated as a category A match Wheelchair user bays are available in the north and south stands, and can be booked online if you have already registered with us, or you can contact the ticket office directly on 0161 711 1164 or by email at tickets@salfordcityfc.co.uk to book Supporters with a disability pay the rate applicable to your age with an assistant/carer admitted free of charge for those in receipt of higher rate DLA or enhanced PIP payments Children under the age of five are admitted free of charge but expected to sit on the knee of a parent/guardian in the seated areas of the ground For more information about how to get here, what’s available, guidance on where best to sit, and more, please see our Supporters Guide Please be aware that away tickets have been sent to Accrington for sale we would like to remind everyone that away supporters are not permitted in the home areas of the ground and checks will be in place at point of sale and the turnstiles We have limited hospitality remaining for this fixture, just two spaces at the time of writing. Join us in the Peninsula Lounge where you can enjoy three-course food and inclusive house drinks, as well as indoor seating and TV screens showing live sport, then sit in the north stand with reserved seating to enjoy the game all for £119+VAT per person. Email hospitality@salfordcityfc.co.uk to book A man has been jailed for engaging in sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder impeding choice The incident happened in the sauna at Hyndburn Leisure Centre in Accrington on 16th January 2022 approached his victim and without warning performed a sexual act on him who was 19 at the time and has severe learning difficulties who had come to collect him and pointed out Tate to him The victim’s dad told Tate to wait but he ignored him and got into his black BMW and drove off The victim’s dad took note of the vehicle registration number and reported the matter to the police was arrested and later charged with engaging in Sexual Activity with a person with a mental disorder impeding choice He was found guilty following a trial at Preston Crown Court in December last year Tate returned to the same court today (29th April) where he was jailed for six years He was also ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life and was barred from working with children and vulnerable people Tate was also made subject of a 10-year sexual harm prevention order which bans him from entering any public sauna Copyright © Lancashire Constabulary 2025. 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A draw with Doncaster Rovers on Tuesday night means the Ammies are unbeaten in six and still in with a chance of reaching the top seven as we head into the final four games Our next game is against an Accrington side looking to maintain their place in the Football League Match tickets can be purchased online at salfordcitytickets.co.uk until kick-off so there is still time if you haven\'t got yours yet but there are seats available throughout the south stand and availability in the west stand terrace but you can pay on the day too by scanning the QR codes outside the home turnstiles for the south and west stands and paying online - your tickets will be emailed to you to scan at the turnstiles off your phone Supporters with a disability pay the age-appropriate rate Infants under the age of 5 are expected to sit on the knee of a parent or guardian in the north or south stand; if they require their own seat this is charged at the junior rate.  All turnstiles will open at 1:30pm on Friday, as well as food and drink kiosks in the ground. Please see our supporters guide for what options are available in each stand The club shop on Moor Lane will be open from 12pm We have limited stock remaining of this season\'s replica shirts and there is still 25% off travel and training items Also check out our merchandise range including key rings The ticket office is inside the club shop and can help with matchday ticket purchases before the game however we will only be selling match and coach tickets for our final three games after Friday\'s match but opens again at full time for around half an hour.  Our pop-up shop will be open as usual in Buck\'s Bar with a selection of items from the shop Buck\'s Bar will be open from 1:30pm for supporters in the south and west stands In here you can also find the matchday hub with games and activities for younger fans including face painting The 92 Bar in the north stand opens at 1:30pm too and will remain open throughout the game and afterwards until last orders at 6:30pm After the game all home supporters are able to access the 92 Bar Watch out at half time for our mascot egg-and-spoon race with Billy and George going head-to-head to win two fans a share of £1,500-worth of vouchers The stadium address is The Peninsula Stadium This will direct you to Moor Lane for the club shop away turnstiles and the directors/hospitality entrance please head to Nevile Road and use M7 3PT for navigation There are a number of bus routes that run near to the Peninsula Stadium These connect Salford to Manchester city centre and Salford shopping centre for connections around Salford including Walkden Full service details can be found in our supporters guide, but please also check the Bee Network website as some services may operate on different timetables for Good Friday Due to space limitations we do not have any parking for supporters at the ground and we don’t have any official car parks in the surrounding area There is a resident-only parking scheme in operation on some streets around the Peninsula Stadium on matchdays which is enforced by Salford City Council - please do not park along the streets marked below without valid permits If leaving your vehicle elsewhere outside of these restrictions and don’t block access for residents Blue badge holders are allowed to park along the restricted streets for up to three hours - please set your clock accordingly and clearly display the badge in your windscreen Salford City accepts no liability or responsibility for any damage caused to vehicles so we cannot make specific recommendations on anywhere to park Salford City has an absolute zero tolerance stance on the use of racist or discriminative language and behaviour and supported by the EFL and relevant authorities we will not hesitate to take the strongest possible action against any perpetrators To help us enforce this we have a number of reporting mechanisms in place at The Peninsula Stadium should you witness or be subjected to any form or racism or discrimination The most immediate action you can take is to speak to your nearest steward or you can contact our matchday helpline on 07341 589 842 Our teamsheets have a QR code that you can scan to fill out our matchday feedback form which can also be used to report any other matchday concerns or issues such as customer service facility cleanliness or any other general complaints If there is anything else you would like to discuss with us on the day, our Supporter Liaison Officer (SLO) Dave Hamer and Disability Liaison Officer (DLO) Claire Hamer can be found around the ground to offer help and support - they will be wearing hi-visibility ‘here to help’ jackets Turnstile staff and stewards can also help to point you in the right direction We hope that you enjoy your visit to The Peninsula Stadium, and if you would like to leave any feedback you can do so by emailing fans@salfordcityfc.co.uk.