Match Preview: Accrington Stanley vs City

The Imps are back on their travels in Sky Bet League One when visiting Accrington Stanley on Saturday 4 February (3pm KO).

All the key information that you need to know ahead of the game can be found in this match preview.

TICKET INFORMATION

Subject to availability, tickets can be purchased on the day of the game at Accrington using cash or card.

City have sold close to 400 tickets for this fixture.

MATCH COVERAGE

The match is available for live streaming internationally for just £10, or the equivalent cost in your local currency.

The feed includes expert commentary from the BBC Radio Lincolnshire sports team, including replays of key moments as well as match statistics and latest scores around the division.

Alternatively, UK-based supporters can listen to live match commentary using an iFollow Imps audio pass - which can be bought HERE.

iFollow Imps subscribers can watch all the reaction, including post-match interviews and match highlights.

City supporters unable to get to Accrington will also be able to follow the action with regular updates on the club’s official Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages.

ACCRINGTON STANLEY

Nickname: Accy

Founded: 1968

Stadium: Wham Stadium

Manager: John Coleman

Top scorer: Tommy Leigh (seven goals)

League position: 21st

LAST TIME OUT

City 0-0 Cambridge United

Sky Bet League One

Imps: Rushworth, Poole ©, Jackson, Bishop (Sanders 79’), Shodipo (Vernam 79’), O’Connor, House, Mandroiu (Makama 88’), Sorensen, Roughan (Boyes 88’), Diamond. Subs (not used): Wright, Montsma, Eyoma.

Accrington Stanley 1-3 Leeds United

Emirates FA Cup fourth round

Accrington: Savin, Astley, Tharme (Pickles 80’), Rodgers, Longelo (Nolan 80’), Coyle, Whalley (Woods 86’), Hamilton, McConville (Quirk 80’), Leigh, Pressley (Adekoya 80’). Subs (not used): Jensen, Perritt, Martin, Fernandes.

LEAGUE FORM

Imps: DDLDD

Accrington: DLLWL

KENNEDY’S THOUGHTS

Hear from the head coach below…

MATCH OFFICIALS

Referee: Sam Purkiss

Assistant referee: Ivan Stankovic

Assistant referee: Simon Clayton

Fourth official: Thomas Parsons

City will be in their third strip for the trip to Lancashire.

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