Career
His natural position is central defender however since joining Accrington Stanley he has predominantly been used as a left full back. Winnard was born in Wigan, Greater Manchester. He captained the under-18 and reserve teams at Blackburn Rovers, but was released in 2009 without appearing for the first team
He signed for Accrington Stanley on 19 June 2009, and made his Football League debut on 8 August in the 0–1 defeat to Rotherham United.