Stockport County - Blackpool

Stockport County head into this League One matchday 2 fixture following a productive start to their campaign. After securing a 3-1 victory against Plymouth Argyle in their opening league outing on 15 August 2026, they maintained their attacking momentum by defeating Everton Academy 6-3 in the EFL Trophy. Their opponents, Blackpool, arrive at Edgeley Park looking to build on their own early progress. The visitors opened their league account with a 1-1 draw against Wycombe Wanderers on 15 August 2026, having previously demonstrated their capability on the road by overcoming Grimsby Town 3-1 in the EFL Cup.

History favors the hosts in this encounter, as Stockport County have enjoyed a dominant run against Blackpool in recent League One meetings. This sequence includes a 2-1 win on 27 January 2026 and a 3-0 victory on 17 August 2024. As both sides seek to establish early momentum, the question remains whether Blackpool can disrupt this trend or if the home side will continue their recent command of the fixture.