Centre-back Aaron Pickles joined the Celts on a one-month loan from Accrington Stanley in November, making his Farsley debut in the FA Trophy against Bamber Bridge. The 19-year-old, who has come through the youth setup at the WHAM Stadium, made his senior debut for Accrington in the FA Cup against Leeds United in January 2023, and has also had loan spells at Glossop North End and Warrington Rylands.