Across The Pitch
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
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 That Wouldn't Die", they decided to make Accrington Stanley their flagship club, and in November of 2018, they recorded and released their first episode. Things quickly took off for them when Accy midfielder Scott Brown agreed to come on the show, for what was just their second episode. By episode 10, they had added Matt Robards to the fold, and ever since the community, and scope of Across The Pitch has continued to grow. This includes Accrington natives Darren Woodhead and Tony Robinson joining the team, and expanding to another continent when Abdulai Suburu founded our partner site Ghana Football News. Moving into 2020, we are going to be bringing even more in depth coverage of the EFL pyramid, the USL and MLS, and of course our favorite teams Accrington Stanley and Phoenix Rising.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
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 That Wouldn't Die", they decided to make Accrington Stanley their flagship club, and in November of 2018, they recorded and released their first episode. Things quickly took off for them when Accy midfielder Scott Brown agreed to come on the show, for what was just their second episode. By episode 10, they had added Matt Robards to the fold, and ever since the community, and scope of Across The Pitch has continued to grow. This includes Accrington natives Darren Woodhead and Tony Robinson joining the team, and expanding to another continent when Abdulai Suburu founded our partner site Ghana Football News. Moving into 2020, we are going to be bringing even more in depth coverage of the EFL pyramid, the USL and MLS, and of course our favorite teams Accrington Stanley and Phoenix Rising.
Twitter:
@acrosspitch
Language:
English
Contact:
6027993903
Website:
https://acrossthepitch.com/
Episodes
Episode 292: The Ever Crowding EFL League 2 Table
10/31/2025
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, and Tony's Toronto Blue Jays on the door step of a World Series win.
Duration:00:34:46
Episode 291: Over The Swindon And Through Fleetwood
10/24/2025
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 League 2 including picks for the Harrogate and Newport, MK Dons and Bromley and a few Premier League betting picks.
Duration:00:37:21
Episode 290: In Great Need Of Goals
10/17/2025
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!
Duration:00:34:26
Episode 289: You Bet We're Back!
10/10/2025
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!
Duration:00:39:57
Epsiode 288: Welcome Back Andy Holt
1/20/2025
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!
Duration:00:50:06
Episode 287: Back To The Future
1/11/2025
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!
Duration:00:47:38
Episode 286: Eastham Comes To East Lancs
12/13/2024
Phil and Tony introduce new Accrington Stanley Commercial Director and future CEO Warren Eastham to the Accy Community in his first long form interview since starting his new position with the club. They talk about the future of the club, sustainability, Andy Holt's continued involvement through the new progression strategy, budget, playing staff, potential signings, and much more. They also go in depth about the club going cashless, the new option to watch matches on Paramount Plus in the U.S., and Tony asks listener questions.
Duration:00:44:41
Episode 285: A Cold Tuesday Night In Grimsby Town
11/29/2024
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
Duration:00:57:04
Episode 284: Back In The Saddle
11/10/2023
Tony, Darren, and Phil return to Across The Pitch Season 7 following a brief, unscheduled hiatus, and catch up on everything happening in the world of Accy football since their last episode. They discuss results in both League and Cup matches, Tony's visit to England, the drama surrounding Andy Holt's possible sale of the club, top players, and much more!
Duration:00:51:18
Episode 283: The Long And Winding Clock
8/17/2023
Tony and Phil discuss new rule changes and emphasis across the EFL, especially in regards to time keeping, what this means for matches, and why you should expect to see more stoppage time this season. Also a look at Accrington Stanley's opening League 2 matches, and more.
Duration:00:45:20
Episode 282: Season 7 Kick-Off
8/3/2023
Tony and Phil discuss the upcoming Accrington Stanley season, expectations for the upcoming League 2 campaign, players coming and going, top players, expected lineups, a prediction for Saturday's first match against Newport County and much more.
Duration:00:45:12
Episode 281 Part 2: A Look Toward League 2
6/5/2023
Tony, Darren, and Phil wrap up their discussion about the outlook for next season in League 2 in terms of what the squad will look like, returing and departing players, what postions the team needs to address this offseason, and much more.
Duration:00:33:15
Episode 281 Part 1: Accy's List
5/25/2023
Tony, Darren, and Phil discuss the outlook for the 2023-24 Accrington Stanley season following the release of their retained/released players list, and what the squad need to to do to be competitive in League 2, a MIND BLOWING stat on Seamus Conneely, and more!
Duration:00:25:24
Episode 280: Get A Grip
4/18/2023
Tony and Phil are cheesed off about the short memories of; and lack of support being shown to the Accrington Stanley management staff by some supporters, as the team battles for its League One life.
Duration:00:30:28
Episode 279: A Reality Show
3/31/2023
Phil and Tony discuss the reality that could be relegation to League 2 for Accrington Stanley, and what the team would need to do to bounce back up, if that happens. They also look at upcoming matches for this season, and opponents, and discuss what Stanley needs to do to stay up.
Duration:00:50:10
Episode 278: Situation Critical
3/21/2023
Phil and Tony talk about the disappointing results in Accrington Stanley's most recent match against MK Dons, and what the team must to do to right the ship, after slipping into the relegation zone.
Duration:00:35:19
Episode 277: Bad Boys, What You Gonna Do
3/14/2023
Phil and Tony discuss all things Stanley, including a recent rash of suspensions, players expected to return from injuries and potential lineups, a look at upcoming matches and recent results, plus a new contest to WIN A FREE WEEK OF IFOLLOW STANLEY!
Duration:00:43:45
Episode 276: Shuttling To Stanley Matches
3/7/2023
Phil and Tony talk to Wayne Shuttleworth, and his daughter Libby, Accrington Stanley season ticketholders, and avid supporters who travel to most away matches. They discuss how they started supporting Stanley and why, favorite players ane memories of the matches, and a discussion about this season's results and outlook for the last 15 matches, plus rapid fire, and more.
Duration:00:51:52
Episode 275: Liam Coyle Interview
2/21/2023
Phil and Tony talk to Accrington Stanley "combative midfielder" Liam Coyle about his football career including his youth days with Liverpool Academy, before joining Accy in 2021, his two years with Stanley thus far, Including leading the club in minutes played this season, Rapid Fire, Peter's Corner, and more!
Duration:00:53:28
Episode 274: Peter Leatham Interview
2/14/2023
Phil and Tony talk to Accrington Stanley Supporters Trust chairman Peter Leatham about all things Accy both on and off the pitch, including thoughts on the season so far, happenings with the Supporters Trust, Club 1968, and much more!
Duration:00:59:52