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 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stephen Martin (England)
- Assistant 1 Mark Dwyer
- Assistant 2 Carl Fitch-Jackson
4 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 13.3 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | #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 3rd (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
| Jack Diamond | 4 G | 2 A |
| Kyle Wootton | 4 G | 1 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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Stockport County FC and Blackpool FC has kicked off!
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Stockport County FC and Blackpool FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 7' A stunning finish from Ashley Fletcher — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 12' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ibou Touray suffering a number of foals already.
- 14' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Kyle Knoyle.
- 16' The referee calls foul for Lee Evans. He receives a card.
- 17' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Ibou Touray.
- 22' Stockport County FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 27' Stockport County FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Blackpool FC backline.
- 32' It is a cagey affair so far. Stockport County FC in their trying to find a way past Blackpool FC's compact .
- 37' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 37 minutes.
- 42' Blackpool FC come into this ranked 11 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 46' The crowd applauds Jayden Fevrier as he leaves the pitch. Owen Moxon steps in for Stockport County FC.
- 47' GOAL! Benony Andresson scores on 47. Assisted by Isaac Olaofe
- 52' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 57' Stockport County FC currently sit 4 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 59' A meaty challenge results in booking for Hayden Coulson on 59.
- 64' Sonny Carey has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 69' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Stockport County FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 71' Blackpool FC make a change. Ashley Fletcher trudges off to be replaced by Robert Apter on 71 minutes.
- 76' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 77' Stockport County FC ring the changes. Will Collar has done his job and it is now time for Micah Hamilton to step up.
- 81' Benony Andresson adds to his 0 season tally! Stockport County FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 84' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lewis Bate on 84.
- 85' A tactical swap from Stockport County FC — Sam Cosgrove on, Isaac Olaofe off on 85 minutes.
- 88' The whistle greets Hayden Coulson as he departs to be replaced by Jake Beesley.
- Stockport County FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| Mikael Mandron | 1 |
| Josh Bowler | 1 |
| Tom Bloxham | 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
2.66
Stockport County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 72% + Stockport County FC to win 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Stockport County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.85
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
Stockport County FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Blackpool FC
34%
Stockport County FC or Blackpool FC
81%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
7.6%
1 – 1
7.5%
3 – 0
6.5%
1 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
5.1%
4 – 1
5.1%
3 – 2
4.5%
4 – 0
4.3%
1 – 2
4%
0 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Stockport County FC
| Handicap | Stockport County FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -2 | 28% | 19% | 53% |
| -1.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| -1 | 47% | 20% | 33% |
| -0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Stockport County FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.