Stockport County FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stockport County FC vs Blackpool FC — League One at Edgeley Park.
- Stockport County FC 46 games · 77 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stephen Martin (England)
- Assistant 1 Mark Dwyer
- Assistant 2 Carl Fitch-Jackson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar | Blackpool FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Feb | Cambridge United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Feb | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Feb | Barnsley FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Feb | Leyton Orient FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar | Stockport County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Feb | Crawley Town FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Feb | Mansfield Town FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 11 Feb | Rotherham United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Feb | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Stockport County FC | Blackpool FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #13 |
| 77 | Points | 60 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 22 / 11 / 13 | W / D / L | 17 / 9 / 20 |
| 71 | Scored | 54 |
| 58 | Conceded | 65 |
| +13 | GD | -11 |
| 1.67 | PPG | 1.30 |
| 48% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Stockport County FC are 3rd (77 pts). Blackpool FC are 13th (60 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Stockport County FC and Blackpool FC is underway.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lewis Bate made 358 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 7' Goal! Ashley Fletcher scores his 32 goal in 383 matches.
- 12' Lee Evans has been relatively quiet despite scoring 15 goals in his last 380 appearances.
- 14' Kyle Knoyle picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 16' Controversy at the stadium! Lee Evans argues furiously but the card stands.
- 17' Stockport County FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 22' The travelling Blackpool FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 27' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Stockport County FC and Blackpool FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 32' Oliver Norwood has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 37' Robert Apter is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Stockport County FC so far.
- 42' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 46' The Stockport County FC bench stirs into life. Jayden Fevrier is withdrawn and Owen Moxon gets his opportunity.
- 47' Assisted by Isaac Olaofe with the perfectly-timed delivery and Benony Andresson makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 52' Blackpool FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 57' Blackpool FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 57.
- 59' It’s a booking for Blackpool FC player. Hayden Coulson gets a card.
- 64' Stockport County FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Blackpool FC backline.
- 69' Stockport County FC is showing some good football. However, Stockport County FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 71' Another change for Blackpool FC made on 71 minute. Ashley Fletcher leaves to be changed by Robert Apter.
- 76' Sam Silvera needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 77' A tactical swap from Stockport County FC — Micah Hamilton on, Will Collar off on 77 minutes.
- 81' Benony Andresson makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Stockport County FC are in front.
- 84' The referee shows Stockport County FC player a card on 84.
- 85' Stockport County FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sam Cosgrove is hanging Isaac Olaofe on the field on 85 minute.
- 88' The Blackpool FC bench stirs into life. Hayden Coulson is withdrawn and Jake Beesley gets his opportunity.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Stockport County FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Stockport County FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Will Collar ↓ Micah Hamilton 77'
- 26
- 2
- 34
- 19
- 3
-
9
Isaac Olaofe ↓ Sam Cosgrove 85'
- 4
-
10
Jayden Fevrier ↓ Owen Moxon 46'
- 33
- 15
Bench
- 23
- 8
-
24
Sam Cosgrove ↑ 85'
-
21
Owen Moxon ↑ 46'
- 25
-
28
Micah Hamilton ↑ 77'
- 22
Coach
Dave Challinor
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Ashley Fletcher ↓ Robert Apter 71'
- 8
- 3
- 7
-
15
Hayden Coulson ↓ Jake Beesley 88'
- 21
- 20
- 10
- 30
- 24
- 22
Bench
- 17
- 1
-
18
Jake Beesley ↑ 88'
- 12
-
25
Robert Apter ↑ 71'
-
19
Sam Silvera ↑ 71'
-
4
Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel ↑ 88'
Coach
Steve Bruce
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Benony Andresson | 2 |
| Louie Barry | 1 |
| Isaac Olaofe | 1 |
| Jayden Fevrier | 1 |
| Ashley Fletcher | 1 |
Head to Head
Stockport County FC Form
2025-03-01
Stockport County FC
2–1
Blackpool FC
W
2025-02-22
Cambridge United FC
2–0
Stockport County FC
L
2025-02-15
Wigan Athletic FC
0–2
Stockport County FC
W
2025-02-11
Bristol Rovers FC
1–1
Stockport County FC
D
2025-02-08
Stockport County FC
2–1
Barnsley FC
W
2025-02-01
Leyton Orient FC
0–1
Stockport County FC
W
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.04
Stockport County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Stockport County FC to win 61% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Stockport County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Stockport County FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Blackpool FC
39%
Stockport County FC or Blackpool FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.6%
3 – 0
6.8%
0 – 0
6.6%
3 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
4.6%
1 – 2
4.5%
0 – 1
4%
4 – 0
3.5%
4 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Stockport County FC
| Handicap | Stockport County FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 19% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 23% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Stockport County FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.