The 2018–19 season was

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's first-ever season in League One and their 50th year in existence. Along with competing in League One, the club also participated in the

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and

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. The season ran from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

Transfers

Transfers in

Transfers out

Loans in

Loans out

Competitions

Friendlies

''Stanley'' announced pre-season fixtures against

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and

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League One

League table

Result summary

Results by matchday

Matches

August

September

October

November

December

January

February

March

April

May

FA Cup

The first round draw was made live on

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and

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on 22 October. The draw for the second round was made live on

and BT by

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and Glenn Murray on 12 November. The third round draw was made live on

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and

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from Stamford Bridge on 3 December 2018. The fourth round draw was made live on

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and Carl Ikeme from

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on 7 January 2019.

EFL Cup

On 15 June 2018, the draw for the first round was made in

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On 13 July 2018, the initial group stage draw bar the U21 invited clubs was announced. The draw for the second round was made live on

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by Leon Britton and

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on 16 November. On 8 December, the third round draw was drawn by Alan McInally and

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Statistics

Appearances and goals

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Disciplinary record

References

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