 That was his only first team appearance for Barnsley and he was released at the end of the season.He joined Accrington Stanley in July 2004, playing five times in the Conference the following season.In the 2005–06 season, Accrington won the title and promotion to the Football League, but Alcock played just once, in the 2–0 defeat away to Kidderminster Harriers on the final day of the season as Stanley rested regular keeper Robert Elliot.