Omar Beckles: Accrington sign former Aldershot defender

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Accrington finished fourth in League Two last season, missing out on automatic promotion only by goal difference

Accrington Stanley have signed defender Omar Beckles on a free transfer.

The 24-year-old was out of contract after his one-year deal at National League side Aldershot Town ended.

Beckles has agreed a one-year deal at Stanley, who made the League Two play-off semi-finals last month, with the option of a second year.

"I'm looking forward to the challenge of league football - it's progression to play in the league above," Beckles told the Accrington website., external

"The team achieved so much last season and I'm hoping to be part of another successful season here."

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