Stockport County vs Wigan Athletic predictions, Feb 21, 2026

Feb 16, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English League One, on Saturday,

Stockport

Wigan

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On February 21, 2026, Stockport County will host Wigan Athletic in a crucial English League One encounter at Edgeley Park. As the home side, Stockport County enters the match buoyed by their recent performances, having secured victories in 3 of their last 5 fixtures. This strong form reflects a well-organized team that has effectively utilized its home advantage, with a solid tactical approach that emphasizes both defensive stability and opportunistic counter-attacks.

Conversely, Wigan Athletic has struggled, failing to register a win in their last 5 matches. This downturn has exposed some vulnerabilities in their defensive line and inconsistency in midfield control. The team will need to find a cohesive strategy to regain momentum and capitalize on scoring opportunities, an area where they’ve faltered recently.

Bookmakers favor Stockport for the win, with odds reflecting a home victory at 1.89. Statistical models suggest a 49.8% probability of a Stockport win compared to 23.7% for an away win and 26.3% for a draw. While recent trends favor the hosts, football remains unpredictable, and Wigan will be eager to turn their fortunes around. Fans can expect an engaging contest as both teams seek to assert themselves in the league standings.

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Stockport
53.2%		 Draw
26.6%		 Wigan
20.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0

Outrights of English League One Stockport County: 2.84% Wigan: 0.15%

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Betting Odds

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betsson 1.78 3.55 4.25
MarathonBet 1.78 3.5 4.57 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 1.75 3.3 4.5
Pinnacle 1.76 3.58 4.47
Best for US Customers 1.71 3.5 4.5

Latest Results

10.02.26 Port Vale – Stockport County – 0:4
07.02.26 Stockport County – Leyton Orient – 0:0
31.01.26 Stockport County – Plymouth Argyle – 2:1
27.01.26 Blackpool – Stockport County – 1:2
24.01.26 Cardiff City – Stockport County – 1:1		 15.02.26 Arsenal FC – Wigan Athletic – 4:0
10.02.26 Wigan Athletic – Reading – 1:2
07.02.26 Peterborough United – Wigan Athletic – 6:1
31.01.26 Wigan Athletic – Lincoln City – 0:1
27.01.26 Wycombe Wanderers – Wigan Athletic – 2:0

Facts

  • One of the top teams will play against one of the outsiders (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ League One (Play Offs: ) and 22 in the zone Relegation ~ League Two).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Stockport won 2.
  • Stockport is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Wigan has been on a rough run of results (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • Wigan may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Stockport is considered a favorite.
  • We predict that Stockport will win today’s game, with odds of 1.73.
  • In the last 6 head-to-head matches, Stockport won 2 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 5:5. (average 0.8:0.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Stockport won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 2:1. (average 1:0.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    11.11.25 Stockport County – Wigan Athletic – 2:1 penalties
    30.08.25 Wigan Athletic – Stockport County – 1:1
    26.08.25 Wigan Athletic – Stockport County – 1:0
    15.02.25 Wigan Athletic – Stockport County – 0:2
    05.10.24 Stockport County – Wigan Athletic – 0:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Cardiff 31 20 6 5 58:30 28 66
    2 Lincoln 31 18 8 5 53:31 22 62
    3 Bolton 32 15 11 6 42:30 12 56
    4 Stockport County 30 15 8 7 42:35 7 53
    5 Bradford City 30 15 7 8 39:33 6 52
    6 Huddersfield 32 14 7 11 53:43 10 49
    7 Reading 31 12 10 9 46:41 5 46
    8 Luton 31 13 6 12 41:38 3 45
    9 Stevenage 30 12 9 9 32:30 2 45
    10 Peterborough 32 14 2 16 45:43 2 44
    11 Wycombe 31 11 10 10 42:34 8 43
    12 Plymouth 31 12 4 15 41:46 -5 40
    13 Mansfield 29 10 9 10 37:32 5 39
    14 Exeter 30 11 6 13 33:30 3 39
    15 AFC Wimbledon 30 11 6 13 35:41 -6 39
    16 Barnsley 28 10 8 10 47:49 -2 38
    17 Northampton 31 9 7 15 29:39 -10 34
    18 Leyton Orient 30 9 6 15 40:49 -9 33
    19 Blackpool 31 9 6 16 37:48 -11 33
    20 Doncaster 30 9 6 15 33:50 -17 33
    21 Burton 30 8 8 14 33:45 -12 32
    22 Wigan 30 7 10 13 31:42 -11 31
    23 Rotherham 29 8 7 14 31:43 -12 31
    24 Port Vale 28 5 7 16 22:40 -18 22

    English League One Outrights

    1. Cardiff: 1.35 (63.19%)

    2. Lincoln City: 3.77 (22.64%)

    3. Bolton: 22.5 (3.79%)

    4. Stockport County: 30 (2.84%)

    5. Bradford City: 94.67 (0.9%)

    6. Doncaster Rovers: 100 (0.85%)

    7. Wimbledon FC: 100 (0.85%)

    8. Huddersfield: 108.67 (0.79%)

    9. Luton: 158.67 (0.54%)

    10. Reading: 175.33 (0.49%)

    11. Peterborough: 180.2 (0.47%)

    12. Wycombe: 192 (0.44%)

    13. Stevenage: 233.67 (0.37%)

    14. Barnsley: 280.2 (0.3%)

    15. Mansfield: 380.2 (0.22%)

    16. Plymouth: 380.2 (0.22%)

    17. Exeter: 380.2 (0.22%)

    18. Wigan: 580.2 (0.15%)

    19. AFC Wimbledon: 700.25 (0.12%)

    20. Port Vale: 980.2 (0.09%)

    21. Northampton: 980.2 (0.09%)

    22. Leyton Orient: 980.2 (0.09%)

    23. Blackpool: 980.2 (0.09%)

    24. Rotherham: 980.2 (0.09%)

    25. Burton: 980.2 (0.09%)

    26. Doncaster: 1200.25 (0.07%)

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