The 2013-14 campaign proved a difficult but ultimately stabilizing season for Accrington Stanley as The Reds battled their way to a 15th-place finish in League Two under new manager James Beattie. The year began with a turbulent start, which included a painful six-game losing streak, but a crucial first victory ignited a defiant eight-game unbeaten run that pulled them away from the relegation zone. Leading the fight was new signing Kal Naismith, whose 10 goals proved vital for the club, anchoring a season built on sheer grit and a determined fight to secure their hard-won Football League status for another year.