If you’re a fan of Accrington Stanley, you already know what makes the club special. It’s not just about the football (though let’s be honest, that matters). It’s about the community, the history, and the fact that this club has bounced back from the brink more than once.
The ‘Owd Reds have always been more than just a team, they’re a lifeline for Accrington and the wider Lancashire community. And now, there’s a brilliant way you can support the club, win some incredible prizes, and give back to the causes that matter most to Stanley fans.
We’ve partnered with Accrington Stanley to bring you a football prize competition that actually makes a difference. You’ve probably seen those dodgy prize draws online where you wonder where the money really goes. This isn’t that.
Here’s what you could win: Signed Accrington Stanley shirts, exclusive memorabilia, and prizes that any true Stanley supporter would be buzzing to own. We’re talking authentic, match-worn gear and items you simply can’t buy in the club shop.
But here’s the bit that makes this competition different from everything else out there…
Every time you enter this competition, 30% of your ticket price goes directly to Accrington Stanley’s chosen charities and community projects. Not a token gesture. Not a tiny percentage buried in the terms and conditions. A full 30%.
That money supports two incredible organisations:
The Accrington Stanley Community Trust works tirelessly across East Lancashire, using football as a tool to improve lives. They run programmes for young people, health initiatives, disability football sessions, and education projects. When you enter this competition, you’re helping fund coaching sessions for local kids, mental health support programmes, and grassroots football development.
The Accrington Stanley Supporters’ Trust represents the voice of fans and works to secure the long-term future of the club. They’re the safety net, the passionate advocates who ensure Stanley remains in the hands of the community it serves.
So when you’re entering to win that signed shirt, you’re also investing in the future of Accrington Stanley and the community around it. It’s a win-win (literally).
Right, let’s talk about how you enter. This isn’t a pure lottery, it’s a skill-based competition, which means you need to answer a question correctly to be in with a chance.
Don’t worry, we’re not asking you to solve quadratic equations or name every player who’s ever worn the Stanley shirt (though if you can, fair play). The question is straightforward, and if you know your football, you’ll be absolutely fine.
Here’s the process:
Once the competition closes, we pick a winner from all the correct entries. It’s transparent, it’s fair, and it’s legal (we operate under UK prize competition law, which requires that element of skill).
Let’s take a second to appreciate what Accrington Stanley represents in English football. This isn’t some plastic club that popped up yesterday with a billionaire owner. Stanley has been part of the football pyramid since 1891, with a brief hiatus after the original club sadly folded in 1966.
The club you know today reformed in 1968, clawing its way back through the non-league system with determination that would make Rocky Balboa look like a quitter. They earned their place back in the Football League in 2006 after 44 years away, and they haven’t looked back since.
In 2018, Accrington Stanley won promotion to League One as champions. For a town with a population of just over 35,000, that’s absolutely massive. The ‘Owd Reds don’t have the budget of Manchester City or the global fanbase of Liverpool, but they’ve got something those clubs can’t buy: a genuine connection to their community.
You’ve probably entered football competitions before. Maybe you’ve won, maybe you haven’t. But have you ever thought about where your money went?
With traditional raffles and prize draws, you’re often in the dark. The margins are thin, the prizes are questionable, and you get zero information about how much (if anything) goes to good causes.
This is different. This is a football charity raffle with complete transparency. You know exactly where your money goes:
When we say “football prize competition UK,” we mean it in the best possible way. This is a proper competition, run by people who care about football and community, for fans who want to support their club while having a shot at winning something special.
Look, we could have partnered with any club. We could have gone for the big names, the Premier League sides with millions of followers. But that’s not what we’re about.
We wanted to work with clubs like Accrington Stanley, clubs that genuinely need and appreciate community support. Clubs where 30% of ticket sales makes a real, tangible difference.
We’ve built JTT Competitions around a simple idea: football fans deserve better. Better prizes, better odds, and the knowledge that their entry fee is doing some good in the world.
Plus, we run multiple winners per draw (often 25+ across instant-win prizes and main draws), which means you’ve got a genuinely decent shot at winning something. We’re not here to take your money and give you nothing in return.
Ready to support the ‘Owd Reds and potentially win some incredible signed memorabilia? Here’s what you need to do:
Pop over to our competitions page and find the latest Accrington Stanley draw. Read through the prizes on offer (trust us, you’ll want to see what’s up for grabs), decide how many entries you want, and answer the question.
If you’ve got questions about how it all works, check out our FAQ page, we’ve covered everything from how winners are selected to when prizes get shipped.
And if you’re not from Accrington, that’s fine too. You don’t need to be a lifelong Stanley supporter to enter. You just need to appreciate proper football, community values, and the chance to own a piece of authentic football history.
At the end of the day, this competition is about more than just winning a signed Accrington Stanley shirt (though that would be pretty sweet). It’s about keeping community football alive. It’s about supporting grassroots programmes that change young people’s lives. It’s about ensuring clubs like Stanley can continue to serve their communities for generations to come.
Every entry you submit helps fund another coaching session, another mental health workshop, another initiative that uses football to bring people together and make a difference.
So yeah, enter the competition. Win some brilliant prizes if you’re lucky. But know that either way, you’re supporting something that matters. You’re backing the ‘Owd Reds and the community that makes them special.
Come on, Stanley! 🔴⚪
