Bolton Wanderers FC vs Stockport County FC, League One 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bolton Wanderers FC vs Stockport County FC — League One at University of Bolton Stadium.
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
- Stockport County FC 46 games · 77 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stephen Martin (England)
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 1 Carl Fitch-Jackson
- Assistant 2
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Stockport County FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Apr | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Mar | Port Vale FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Mar | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Mar | Rotherham United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 28 Mar | AFC Wimbledon | H | 3–0 | W |
| 21 Mar | Luton Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Mar | Northampton Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Mar | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Bolton Wanderers FC | Stockport County FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #3 |
| 75 | Points | 77 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 19 / 18 / 9 | W / D / L | 22 / 11 / 13 |
| 70 | Scored | 71 |
| 52 | Conceded | 58 |
| +18 | GD | +13 |
| 1.63 | PPG | 1.67 |
| 41% | Win % | 48% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Bolton Wanderers FC are 5th (75 pts). Stockport County FC are 3rd (77 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Stockport County FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Stockport County FC that had 118 games and scored 131 goals.
- 10' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-2-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' Northern Ireland international Oliver Norwood has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Dave Challinor will be considering his options from the bench.
- 25' Bolton Wanderers FC currently sit 3 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bolton Wanderers FC and Stockport County FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 35' Bolton Wanderers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 39' Goal! Johnny Kenny scores his 8 goal in 410 matches.
- 44' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 46' The Stockport County FC bench stirs into life. Lewis Bate is withdrawn and Tayo Edun gets his opportunity.
- 48' The Gambia Adama Sidibeh breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 1-1!
- 51' Tayo Edun does the damage! The net is bulging and Stockport County FC surge ahead!
- 56' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 61' Bolton Wanderers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 64' Thierry Gale is ready to make an impact after coming on for Robert Apter at the 64 minute mark.
- 67' Josh Dacres-Cogley makes way for Roman Dixon at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Stockport County FC.
- 72' The supporters are chanting for Amario Cozier-Duberry. He replaces Ibrahim Cissoko on 72 minute.
- 77' Josh Sheehan has been relatively quiet despite scoring 12 goals in his last 22 appearances.
- 79' Goal! Ben Osborn scores his 10 goal in 372 matches.
- 80' That looks like a foul for a card for Adama Sidibeh.
- 82' Time for substitution for Stockport County FC. Adama Sidibeh is replaced by Josh Stokes.
- 83' Stockport County FC make a change. Jack Diamond trudges off to be replaced by Louie Barry on 83 minutes.
- 88' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 89' It’s gonna be a card for Louie Barry.
- 90' Stockport County FC player sees a card in front of him.
- It finishes all square. Bolton Wanderers FC and Stockport County FC share the spoils 2-2.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 8
- 1
-
22
Kyle Dempsey ↓ Ruben Rodrigues 72'
- 18
- 14
- 25
-
15
Robert Apter ↓ Thierry Gale 64'
- 3
-
9
Johnny Kenny ↓ Mason Burstow 72'
- 20
- 10
Bench
- 29
- 23
-
27
Ruben Rodrigues ↑ 72'
-
11
Thierry Gale ↑ 64'
-
48
Mason Burstow ↑ 72'
-
19
Amario Cozier-Duberry ↑ 72'
- 26
Coach
Steven Schumacher
Stockport County FC Lineups
4-2-2-2Starting XI
- 23
-
7
Jack Diamond ↓ Louie Barry 83'
- 27
- 26
- 34
- 19
- 5
-
4
Lewis Bate ↓ Tayo Edun 46'
- 2
- 15
-
29
Adama Sidibeh ↓ Josh Stokes 82'
Bench
-
14
Tayo Edun ↑ 46'
-
20
Louie Barry ↑ 83'
- 3
-
28
Josh Stokes ↑ 82'
- 11
- 1
-
12
Roman Dixon ↑ 67'
Coach
Dave Challinor
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adama Sidibeh | 2 |
| Scott Quigley | 2 |
| Ruben Rodrigues | 2 |
| Tayo Edun | 1 |
| Sam Dalby | 1 |
| Johnny Kenny | 1 |
| Will Collar | 1 |
| Odin Bailey | 1 |
Head to Head
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2026-04-06
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–2
Stockport County FC
D
2026-04-03
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2026-03-21
Port Vale FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2026-03-17
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
D
2026-03-14
Rotherham United FC
2–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2026-03-07
Bolton Wanderers FC
3–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
Stockport County FC Form
2026-04-06
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–2
Stockport County FC
D
2026-04-03
Stockport County FC
3–0
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
2026-03-28
Stockport County FC
3–0
AFC Wimbledon
W
2026-03-21
Luton Town FC
1–1
Stockport County FC
D
2026-03-17
Stockport County FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
W
2026-03-14
Lincoln City FC
3–1
Stockport County FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.57
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58
Stockport County FC xG
I would bet for:
Bolton Wanderers FC or Stockport County FC 73% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Stockport County FC
63%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Stockport County FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
8%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
6%
1 – 0
6%
0 – 0
6%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 0
5.3%
1 – 3
4.2%
3 – 1
4.2%
2 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Stockport County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 18% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 18% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Stockport County FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

