Akeel Francis joined The Lions from Accrington Stanley on 16th February 2019 and took up a place on the bench at FC United of Manchester the very same day.

Having joined Rotherham United as an eight year-old Akeel progressed through The Millers’ ranks but did not make a first team appearance.

Francis had a loan spell at North Ferriby before leaving Rotherham to join Accrington in January 2018.

He has also had spells at Wrexham and Rochdale.