The 2021-22 campaign saw Accrington Stanley consolidate their League One status, finishing a respectable 12th in a competitive division. Leading the charge was the clinical forward Colby Bishop, whose 12 league goals and bustling presence gave The Reds a vital focal point. It was a classic John Coleman season built on grit, with the veteran Sean McConville supplying a team-high 15 assists, and an impressive home record of 12 victories that cemented their hard-earned place in the third tier for another year.