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As Stevenage Borough prepares to host Stockport County on May 9, 2026, both teams enter the match with similar recent form, having each secured two victories in their last five encounters. The contest presents an intriguing matchup in English League One, highlighting both teams’ tactical strengths and challenges.
Stevenage, playing at home, may look to capitalize on their local support and establish an early rhythm. Known for their organized defensive structure, they will aim to control possession and utilize quick transitions to exploit any gaps in the Stockport defense. Meanwhile, Stockport County, with their reputation for a dynamic attacking style, will likely focus on creating opportunities through pressing and quick counter-attacks.
Bookmakers currently favor the home side with odds at 2.59 for a Stevenage win compared to 2.78 for an away victory. Our model suggests a closely contested affair, predicting a 36% chance of a home win, a 30.4% chance for a draw, and a 33.7% likelihood of a Stockport victory.
As both teams vie for crucial points, the outcome remains uncertain, highlighting the competitive nature of League One football. Fans can expect an engaging fixture with potential implications for both sides’ playoff aspirations.
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| Stevenage 37% |
Draw 30.7% |
Stockport 32.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.56 | 3.1 | 2.93 | ||
| 2.52 | 3.05 | 2.88 | ||
| 2.52 | 3 | 2.92 | ||
| 2.5 | 2.9 | 2.88 | ||
| 2.56 | 2.99 | 2.9 |
Latest Results
| 02.05.26 Stevenage Borough – Wigan Athletic – 1:0 25.04.26 Doncaster Rovers – Stevenage Borough – 1:1 21.04.26 Stevenage Borough – Barnsley FC – 1:0 18.04.26 Stevenage Borough – Lincoln City – 2:2 14.04.26 Bolton Wanderers – Stevenage Borough – 5:1 |
02.05.26 Barnsley FC – Stockport County – 1:3 28.04.26 Stockport County – Port Vale – 1:2 25.04.26 Stockport County – Peterborough United – 3:1 21.04.26 Stockport County – Mansfield Town – 0:1 18.04.26 Exeter City – Stockport County – 3:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 28.02.26 Stevenage Borough – Stockport County – 2:1 13.12.25 Stockport County – Stevenage Borough – 1:3 01.04.25 Stockport County – Stevenage Borough – 3:0 14.12.24 Stevenage Borough – Stockport County – 2:1 18.02.23 Stockport County – Stevenage Borough – 2:0 |
Standings
Main
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Lincoln ✔ | 46 | 31 | 10 | 5 | 89:41 | 48 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff ✔ | 46 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 90:50 | 40 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 71:58 | 13 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 58:51 | 7 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton ✔ | 46 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 70:52 | 18 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage | 46 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 49:46 | 3 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton | 46 | 21 | 11 | 14 | 68:56 | 12 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth | 46 | 22 | 7 | 17 | 75:63 | 12 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield | 46 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 74:64 | 10 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield | 46 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 62:50 | 12 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe | 46 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 69:58 | 11 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading | 46 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 64:60 | 4 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 54:65 | -11 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 50:69 | -19 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley | 46 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 68:73 | -5 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan | 46 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 49:58 | -9 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton | 46 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 50:60 | -10 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough | 46 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 64:68 | -4 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 51:72 | -21 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient | 46 | 14 | 10 | 22 | 59:71 | -12 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter | 46 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 52:61 | -9 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale ✔ | 46 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36:61 | -25 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham ✔ | 46 | 10 | 11 | 25 | 41:71 | -30 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton ✔ | 46 | 9 | 8 | 29 | 39:74 | -35 | 35 |
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