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Across The Pitch

Across The Pitch

Across The Pitch began in the summer of 2018, when Phil Kennedy and Arran Airs embarked upon an idea to start a podcast to teach fans in the United States about the deeper levels of English football, beyond the Premier League. Although Phil and Arran both grew to love football rooting for Arsenal F.C., they began to grow a passion for the grassroots of the game after they started regularly attending games for their hometown. USL Championship side Phoenix Rising FC. Inspired by the story of "The Team

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All Episodes

34:46

Episode 292: The Ever Crowding EFL League 2 Table

Across The Pitch ·

2025/10/31

Phil and Tony talk about recent results for Accrington Stanley in matches against Fleetwood Town and Tranmere, and how are rash of good results by lower teams, and poor results higher up in the table has made the table incredibly crowded in League 2 coming up to this week's Cup Break. They talk gambling with a big pick on TODAY'S COVENTRY AND WREXHAM MATCH (19:40) INCLUDING THE MONEY LINE AND A BIG PICK ON GHANAIAN STAR BRANDON THOMAS ASANTE. Plus upset picks in this weekend's Premier League action,

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37:21

Episode 291: Over The Swindon And Through Fleetwood

Across The Pitch ·

2025/10/24

Phil and Tony discuss last week's surprising 4-0 upset of Swindon Town, in what by far Accrington Stanley's signature victory, so far this season. They talk about how striker Paddy Madden went off for a hattrick, while showing incredible chemistry with Isaac Heath, who added the fourth goal. They talk about he upcoming match at Fleetwood Town tomorrow, and the anticipated return of Shaun Whalley and others from injury. Plus gambling advice on the Fleetwood vs Accy match, and other matches around

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34:26

Episode 290: In Great Need Of Goals

Across The Pitch ·

2025/10/17

Phil and Tony talk about the most recent Accrington Stanley match against Newport County and how Accy's lack of offensive production is concerning, and about the need to get points against lower table teams. The also talk about the upcoming match against Swindon Town, and Accy's chances of pulling an upset. Plus gambling advice around League 2 and more!

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39:57

Episode 289: You Bet We're Back!

Across The Pitch ·

2025/10/10

Phil and Tony return to the Across The Pitch microphones for what will now be an EVERY FRIDAY event to break down the upcoming Accrington Stanley match, and gambling across the world of English football. They start with Tony's in depth analysis of the upcoming match at WHAM Stadium against Newport County, and Phil makes his betting picks for the match. Additionally they discuss other best bets in EFL League 2 action, Premier League betting picks, and more!

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50:06

Epsiode 288: Welcome Back Andy Holt

Across The Pitch ·

2025/01/20

Phil and Tony welcome Accrington Stanley owner Andy Holt back to the show to talk about all happenings with Accy, including the recent match at Liverpool in the FA Cup, what it means to the club both historically and financially, his succession plan, and the future of the club, whats happening both on and off the pitch, and much more!

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47:38

Episode 287: Back To The Future

Across The Pitch ·

2025/01/11

Phil and Tony are joined by ATP co-founder and former co-host Arran Airs for a blast from the past. The catch up with Arran on what he has been up to since his last appearance on the show, plus all things football and Accrington Stanley. Also an entertaining trivia contest pitting Tony's knowledge of Australia against Arran's knowledge of Canada. A fun an entertaining episode!

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57:04

Episode 285: A Cold Tuesday Night In Grimsby Town

Across The Pitch ·

2024/11/30

Phil and Tony return after a 1 year hiatus to talk all things Accrington Stanley, in addtion to catching up on what has happened over the past year, they talk about an upcoming Cup match with Swindon Town at home Saturday, and a League Two match at Grimsby Town coming up Tuesday. They talk abotu players to watch on Accrington and tactics of new manager John Doolan, plus much more. #onstanleyon

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45:06

Episode 234: Many Happy Returns

Across The Pitch ·

2021/09/04

Phil, Darren, and Tony celebrate Darren's return to the show, and the return of their monthly discussion about all things Stanley. They discuss results from recent cup competitions, new signings and the transfer window, upcoming sponsored walks, and much more.

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35:44

Episode 233: Star Spangled Extravaganza

Across The Pitch ·

2021/08/26

Phil and Tony talk to U.S. based Accrington Stanley supporters Steve and Nicola Clark (originally from Accrington now living in Massachusetts) and Tara Kay (of Cleveland, Ohio) about their experience supporting Accy from across the pond, predictions for the season.

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51:24

Episode 232: Another Brick Through The Wall

Across The Pitch ·

2021/08/20

Phil and Tony talk to Accrington Stanley midfielder Harry Pell about joining the club this offseason, his playing career up to date, this season for Accrington thus far, what it has been like for a Southerner getting used to life up north, rapid fire, and more.

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48:02

Episode 231: A Thesis Statement

Across The Pitch ·

2021/08/12

Phil and Tony talk to Joshua Bland, who is currently doing a thesis project for Cambridge University about Accrington Stanley and the historic importance of football clubs in post-industrial England. Josh is also Director of Policy for Fair Game.

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28:16

Episode 230: Season Opening Predictions

Across The Pitch ·

2021/08/05

Phil and Tony talk about the start of Accrington Stanley's EFL League One season, including predictions for the Starting XI, breakout players, final table predictions, and a preview of Saturday's first match against Wycombe Wanderers.

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Episode 229: Supporters Season Preview

Across The Pitch ·

2021/08/03

Phil and Tony interview prominent Accrington Stanley supporters Gary De-Maine and Debra Phillips of Accrington, Keith Laird from Scotland, and Harry Austin from Texas about their predictions for the upcoming Accy season, including breakout players, projected starting XI's, and where Stanley will finish in the table.

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47:00

Episode 228: The Lost Episode

Across The Pitch ·

2021/07/30

Back in November Phil, Darren & Tony had gotten together for an episode of Across The Pub, the recording had been lost of nearly 8 months, but has now been resurrected! They talk everything Accy, plus beer, trading cards, quiz games, surprise players of the season, the Supporters Trust Memorial Garden & much more!

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12:54

Episode 227: Season 5 Kick -Off

Across The Pitch ·

2021/07/29

Phil and Tony look ahead to Season 5 of Across The Pitch with a look at upcoming shows and their expectations for the 2021-22 season of both Accrington Stanley and the show.

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30:41

Episode 226: Offseason Short

Across The Pitch ·

2021/07/01

Phil and Tony talk about the latest things happening around Stanley including the recent release of next season's fixtures, what players are new and returning to the club, a look at the various Cup tournaments, new trading card options, and more.

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47:26

Episode 225: Footballers, Canoeists & Flying Horses

Across The Pitch ·

2021/06/24

Darren, Tony & Phil chat with Bryan Pemberton who played with Accrington in the modern club's first match in 1970 against Formby Town about his footballing career, how the game has changed over the past 50 years, his life and hobbies outside of football, how he got from Accrington to Western Canada, rapid fire & more.

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35:02

Episode 224 Part 2: Holty Unplugged

Across The Pitch ·

2021/06/15

Phil and Tony focus on the future of the club in Part 2's discussion with Andy Holt, both this upcoming season and further down the road, plus listener questions, and the importance of the international fanbase to Accy.

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31:45

Episode 224 Part 1: Holty Unplugged

Across The Pitch ·

2021/06/11

Phil and Tony talk to Accrington Stanley Chairman Andy Holt first about the new Accrington Stanley trading cards set, plus a look back at last season, new developments and improvements with the grounds and academy, rapid fire, and more.

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37:54

Episode 222 Part 2: This Round's On Me

Across The Pitch ·

2021/05/21

Phil, Tony, and Darren look ahead to next season, and what the squad can improve on to move higher in the table, also each picks 3 favorite past episodes, a surprise story or talent from each host's past, and more.

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