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 15 games · 29 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 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
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
36%
Clean Sheets
Stockport County FC this season
Stockport County FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stockport County FC
0-15
2/3
16-30
7/2
31-45
–/3
46-60
6/4
61-75
6/–
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Stockport County FC
| Kyle Wootton | 9 G | 1 A |
| Jack Diamond | 5 G | 3 A |
| Mikael Mandron | 3 G | 1 A |
| Harry Wood | 3 G | |
| Ryan Glover | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Stockport County FC have kicked off against Rotherham United FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 9' Rotherham United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Mallik Wilks on 9.
- 14' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Stockport County FC and Rotherham United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 19' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Dave Challinor will be considering his options from the bench.
- 24' 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.
- 29' The travelling Rotherham United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 34' Corey Addai has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 39' Stockport County FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rotherham United FC backline.
- 42' Jack Diamond doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 47' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 52' It looks surprising Rotherham United FC does not make any changes. Kyle Wootton has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 57' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 60' Brilliant from the ! Brad Hills makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 60.
- 63' It is a substitution in Rotherham United FC team. Jack Holmes is replaced by Jordan Hugill on 63 minute.
- 68' The energy levels are beginning to show. Dave Challinor might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 73' What composure from Kyle Wootton! The England international strokes it home. 3-1.
- 78' With 0 assists to his name this season, Liam Kelly is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Stockport County FC.
- 80' Callum Connolly has so much to prove this time. He replaces Brad Hills on 80 minute.
- 82' Rotherham United FC make a change. Mallik Wilks trudges off to be replaced by Joshua Kayode on 82 minutes.
- 87' 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 Jordan Hugill suffering a number of foals already.
- 90' A tactical swap from Stockport County FC — Sam Cosgrove on, Kyle Wootton off on 90 minutes.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Stockport County FC 3-1 Rotherham United 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 |
|---|---|
| Louie Barry | 1 |
| Hakeem Odoffin | 1 |
| Jack Diamond | 1 |
| Kyle Wootton | 1 |
| Brad Hills | 1 |
| Mallik Wilks | 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.