Stockport County FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stockport County FC vs Lincoln City FC — League One at Edgeley Park.
- Stockport County FC 46 games · 77 pts (2026/27)
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Farai Hallam (England)
- Assistant 1 Graeme Fyvie
- Assistant 2 Samuel Clayton (England)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Lincoln City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 21 Apr | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Apr | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Apr | Rotherham United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Apr | Exeter City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | Stevenage FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Stockport County FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 21 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 18 Apr | Reading FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Apr | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Apr | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Stockport County FC | Lincoln City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #1 |
| 77 | Points | 103 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 22 / 11 / 13 | W / D / L | 31 / 10 / 5 |
| 71 | Scored | 89 |
| 58 | Conceded | 41 |
| +13 | GD | +48 |
| 1.67 | PPG | 2.24 |
| 48% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Stockport County FC are 3rd (77 pts). Lincoln City FC are 1st (103 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Stockport County FC and Lincoln City FC has kicked off!
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Callum Connolly made 380 appearances and scored 16 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' 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 Tendayi Darikwa suffering a number of foals already.
- 14' Controversy at the stadium! Ben House argues furiously but the card stands.
- 19' The 27-year-old Tom Bayliss has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 24' Ben House puts Lincoln City FC on the lead.
- 29' The home supporters are growing impatient. Stockport County FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 34' Stockport County FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 39' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 43' Erik Ring adds to his 0 season tally! Lincoln City FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 46' Stockport County FC ring the changes. Benony Andresson has done his job and it is now time for Jayden Fevrier to step up.
- 48' Jayden Fevrier makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Stockport County FC are in front.
- 53' Joe Gardner, a Ireland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 58' Stockport County FC have won 131 goals from 118 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 62' The supporters are chanting for Tom Bayliss. He replaces Erik Ring on 62 minute.
- 67' Another substitution for Stockport County FC to replace Kyle Knoyle by Callum Connolly on 67 minute.
- 68' The referee has no hesitation. Ethan Erhahon is booked for Lincoln City FC — card on 68.
- 73' Freddie Draper gets the nod from Lincoln City FC. He replaces James Collins and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' Will Collar is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 81' The deadlock is broken! Isaac Olaofe gets on the scoresheet on 81 minutes.
- 81' A meaty challenge results in booking for Conor McGrandles on 81.
- 82' Another change for Lincoln City FC made on 82 minute. Ethan Hamilton leaves to be changed by Joe Gardner.
- 87' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Stockport County FC players.
Lineups
Stockport County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 26
-
2
Kyle Knoyle ↓ Callum Connolly 67'
- 34
- 19
-
6
Fraser Horsfall ↓ Isaac Olaofe 46'
-
3
Ibou Touray ↓ Ryan Rydel 46'
- 21
- 33
- 15
- 22
Bench
- 27
-
23
Ryan Rydel ↑ 46'
-
16
Callum Connolly ↑ 67'
- 24
-
9
Isaac Olaofe ↑ 46'
-
10
Jayden Fevrier ↑ 46'
- 32
Coach
Dave Challinor
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 2
- 5
- 15
-
25
James Collins ↓ Freddie Draper 73'
- 6
-
11
Ethan Hamilton ↓ Joe Gardner 82'
- 18
- 23
- 1
-
12
Erik Ring ↓ Tom Bayliss 62'
Bench
- 14
-
8
Tom Bayliss ↑ 62'
- 4
- 31
-
34
Freddie Draper ↑ 73'
-
32
Joe Gardner ↑ 82'
- 28
Coach
Michael Skubala
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Isaac Olaofe | 2 |
| Ben House | 2 |
| Bailey Cadamarteri | 1 |
| Will Collar | 1 |
| Jayden Fevrier | 1 |
| Erik Ring | 1 |
Head to Head
Stockport County FC Form
2025-04-26
Stockport County FC
3–2
Lincoln City FC
W
2025-04-21
Stockport County FC
2–1
Huddersfield Town AFC
W
2025-04-18
Peterborough United FC
1–1
Stockport County FC
D
2025-04-12
Stockport County FC
3–1
Rotherham United FC
W
2025-04-05
Exeter City FC
0–2
Stockport County FC
W
2025-04-01
Stockport County FC
3–0
Stevenage FC
W
Lincoln City FC Form
2025-04-26
Stockport County FC
3–2
Lincoln City FC
L
2025-04-21
Lincoln City FC
4–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2025-04-18
Reading FC
0–1
Lincoln City FC
W
2025-04-12
Lincoln City FC
1–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2025-04-05
Charlton Athletic FC
2–2
Lincoln City FC
D
2025-04-01
Lincoln City FC
1–0
Huddersfield Town AFC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.72
Stockport County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.75
Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for:
Stockport County FC or Lincoln City FC 76% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Stockport County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.47
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Stockport County FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
57%
Stockport County FC or Lincoln City FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Lincoln City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–2 not predicted3 – 2Actual
1 – 1
10.2%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 2
6.7%
0 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.8%
1 – 0
4.7%
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.6%
0 – 0
4.5%
3 – 1
4.5%
2 – 3
4%
Asian Handicap — Stockport County FC
| Handicap | Stockport County FC covers | Push | Lincoln City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 18% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 18% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Stockport County FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.