Stockport County FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stockport County FC vs Blackpool FC — League One at Edgeley Park.
- Stockport County FC 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carl Brook
- Assistant 1 Matthew Sowerby (England)
- Assistant 2 Thomas Harty
5 games this season
🟨 2.2/game
⚽ 6.6 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 9 | 16 |
| 2 | Bradford City AFC | 8 | 16 |
| 3 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | Burton Albion FC | 9 | 12 |
| 9 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 8 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | Blackpool FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Aug | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 24 May | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 13 May | Stevenage FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 09 May | Stevenage FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 May | Barnsley FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | Stockport County FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Aug | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 May | Reading FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Apr | Leyton Orient FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Apr | Peterborough United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Stockport County FC | Blackpool FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #15 |
| 13 | Points | 8 |
| 8 | Played | 7 |
| 4 / 1 / 3 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 17 | Scored | 13 |
| 10 | Conceded | 13 |
| +7 | GD | +0 |
| 1.63 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 50% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Stockport County FC this season
Stockport County FC this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Stockport County FC are 5th (13 pts). Blackpool FC are 15th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stockport County FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
6/2
31-45
–/2
46-60
4/3
61-75
2/–
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Stockport County FC
| Kyle Wootton | 5 G | 1 A |
| Jack Diamond | 4 G | 2 A |
| Harry Wood | 3 G | |
| Mikael Mandron | 2 G | |
| Ryan Glover | 2 G |
Blackpool FC
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Jerry Yates | 2 G | |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Stockport County FC vs Blackpool FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Stockport County FC currently sit 3 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' Stockport County FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 22' Assisted by Bailey Peacock-Farrell with the perfectly-timed delivery and Tom Bloxham makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 27' Blackpool FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 27.
- 32' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 34' Ryan Glover picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 39' Blackpool FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 40' Josh Bowler makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Blackpool FC are in front.
- 45' Stockport County FC have won 147 goals from 125 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 50' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 55' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 58' Jason Adigun is replacing Harry Wood for the Stockport County FC side.
- 59' Blackpool FC ring the changes. Dion Charles has done his job and it is now time for Finley Munroe to step up.
- 60' Blackpool FC make a change. Tom Bloxham trudges off to be replaced by Kylian Kouassi on 60 minutes.
- 65' The 29-year-old Bailey Peacock-Farrell has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 70' Stockport County FC ring the changes. Lewis Bate has done his job and it is now time for Benony Andresson to step up.
- 72' The supporters are chanting for Andy Lyons. He replaces Christopher Hamilton on 72 minute.
- 73' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Jason Adigun.
- 78' Controversy at the stadium! Finley Munroe argues furiously but the card stands.
- 83' Zac Ashworth has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 385 appearances.
- 86' Che Gardner is replacing Ben Osborn for the Stockport County FC side.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Blackpool FC players.
Lineups
Stockport County FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
23
Ben Osborn ↓ Che Gardner 86'
- 7
- 10
- 6
- 19
-
16
Harry Wood ↓ Jason Adigun 58'
- 24
-
15
Ryan Glover ↓ Mikael Mandron 70'
-
4
Lewis Bate ↓ Benony Andresson 70'
- 5
- 1
Bench
- 14
-
22
Mikael Mandron ↑ 70'
- 18
-
28
Che Gardner ↑ 86'
-
20
Jason Adigun ↑ 58'
-
9
Benony Andresson ↑ 70'
- 12
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 28
- 1
- 8
-
19
Dion Charles ↓ Finley Munroe 59'
- 11
- 4
-
14
Tom Bloxham ↓ Kylian Kouassi 60'
- 3
- 17
- 22
Bench
- 15
- 23
- 7
-
2
Andy Lyons ↑ 72'
-
27
Kylian Kouassi ↑ 60'
-
26
Finley Munroe ↑ 59'
- 46
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Benony Andresson | 2 |
| Louie Barry | 1 |
| Isaac Olaofe | 1 |
| Jayden Fevrier | 1 |
| Ashley Fletcher | 1 |
| Mikael Mandron | 1 |
| Josh Bowler | 1 |
| Tom Bloxham | 1 |
Head to Head
Stockport County FC Form
2026-08-22
Stockport County FC
1–2
Blackpool FC
L
2026-08-15
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–3
Stockport County FC
W
2026-05-24
Bolton Wanderers FC
4–1
Stockport County FC
L
2026-05-13
Stockport County FC
2–0
Stevenage FC
W
2026-05-09
Stevenage FC
0–1
Stockport County FC
W
2026-05-02
Barnsley FC
1–3
Stockport County FC
W
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.23
Stockport County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.59
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Stockport County FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Blackpool FC
48%
Stockport County FC or Blackpool FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
6.1%
1 – 0
5.7%
1 – 2
Actual
3 – 0
5%
3 – 2
4.5%
0 – 0
4.1%
4 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Stockport County FC
| Handicap | Stockport County FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 17% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 21% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 12% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Stockport County FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.