Stockport County FC vs Rotherham United FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stockport County FC vs Rotherham United FC — League One at Edgeley Park.
- Stockport County FC 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Rotherham United FC 46 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lee Swabey
- Assistant 1 Rob Smith
- Assistant 2 Matthew Jones
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 29 Mar | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Mar | Wrexham AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Mar | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr | Stockport County FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Apr | Blackpool FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Apr | Northampton Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Mar | Crawley Town FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 18 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Stockport County FC this season
Stockport County FC this season
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
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Edgeley Park. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Stockport County FC and Rotherham United FC.
- 5' Jack Holmes is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rotherham United FC tonight.
- 9' What composure from Mallik Wilks! The England international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 14' The energy levels are beginning to show. Matt Hamshaw might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 19' Supporters expect more eagerness from Oliver Norwood, as he is very good at scoring at Edgeley Park with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 24' Stockport County FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 29' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Stockport County FC and Rotherham United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 34' Ibou Touray has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 17 appearances.
- 39' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 42' Jack Diamond adds to his 2 season tally! Stockport County FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 47' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Liam Kelly made 376 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 52' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 57' It is a cagey affair so far. Stockport County FC in their trying to find a way past Rotherham United FC's compact .
- 60' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Brad Hills makes it 2-1.
- 63' A tactical swap from Rotherham United FC — Jordan Hugill on, Jack Holmes off on 63 minutes.
- 68' Over 68 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 73' The deadlock is broken! Kyle Wootton gets on the scoresheet on 73 minutes.
- 78' Stockport County FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 80' Stockport County FC make a change. Brad Hills trudges off to be replaced by Callum Connolly on 80 minutes.
- 82' Rotherham United FC make a change. Mallik Wilks trudges off to be replaced by Joshua Kayode on 82 minutes.
- 87' Isaac Olaofe needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 90' The crowd applauds Kyle Wootton as he leaves the pitch. Sam Cosgrove steps in for Stockport County FC.
- Another three points for Stockport County FC.
Lineups
Stockport County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 26
- 34
-
19
Kyle Wootton ↓ Sam Cosgrove 90'
- 6
- 3
-
9
Isaac Olaofe ↓ Jay Mingi 90'
- 21
- 10
-
33
Brad Hills ↓ Callum Connolly 80'
- 15
Bench
- 14
- 27
-
16
Callum Connolly ↑ 80'
-
24
Sam Cosgrove ↑ 90'
-
17
Jay Mingi ↑ 90'
- 28
- 32
Coach
Dave Challinor
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 7
- 6
- 1
-
12
Mallik Wilks ↓ Joshua Kayode 82'
- 2
- 22
- 24
-
15
Louie Sibley ↓ Liam Kelly 63'
- 25
-
23
Jack Holmes ↓ Jordan Hugill 63'
Bench
-
10
Jordan Hugill ↑ 63'
- 20
-
4
Liam Kelly ↑ 63'
- 9
-
19
Joshua Kayode ↑ 82'
- 37
- 32
Coach
Matt Hamshaw
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hakeem Odoffin | 1 |
| Jack Diamond | 1 |
| Kyle Wootton | 1 |
| Brad Hills | 1 |
| Mallik Wilks | 1 |
| Louie Barry | 1 |
Head to Head
Stockport County FC Form
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
2025-03-29
Stockport County FC
2–1
Burton Albion FC
W
2025-03-22
Wrexham AFC
1–0
Stockport County FC
L
2025-03-15
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–1
Stockport County FC
W
Rotherham United FC Form
2025-04-12
Stockport County FC
3–1
Rotherham United FC
L
2025-04-08
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–1
Rotherham United FC
W
2025-04-05
Rotherham United FC
2–1
Blackpool FC
W
2025-04-01
Northampton Town FC
0–2
Rotherham United FC
W
2025-03-29
Rotherham United FC
0–4
Crawley Town FC
L
2025-03-18
Rotherham United FC
2–3
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.68
Stockport County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Stockport County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Stockport County FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
47%
Stockport County FC or Rotherham United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
9.1%
0 – 0
8.5%
0 – 1
5.9%
1 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
5%
2 – 2
4.9%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Stockport County FC
| Handicap | Stockport County FC covers | Push | Rotherham United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 23% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Stockport County FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.