Match report
Bolton Stalls Stockport County in 2-2 Draw (League One)
Bolton
2–2
FT
Stockport County
Apr 6, 2026
Bolton held off Stockport County in a closely contested League One match, ending in a 2-2 draw. J. Kenny opened the scoring for Bolton in the 39th minute, but Stockport County responded with two goals from A. Sidibeh and T. Edun. The match concluded with an own goal by B. Osborn for Bolton, sealing the draw.
Key Facts
- • Bolton's J. Kenny scored in the 39th minute
- • Stockport County's A. Sidibeh equalized in the 45th minute with an assist from B. Osborn
- • T. Edun put Stockport County ahead in the 51st minute
- • B. Osborn conceded an own goal for Bolton in the 79th minute
- • L. Barry received a red card for Stockport County in the 90th minute
Lineups
Bolton
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Jack Bonham (G)
- 14 Jordi Osei-Tutu (D)
- 18 Eoin Toal (D)
- 3 Chris Forino (D)
- 25 Max Conway (D)
- 8 Josh Sheehan (M)
- 22 Kyle Dempsey (M)
- 15 Robert Apter (M)
- 10 Sam Dalby (M)
- 20 Ibrahim Cissoko (M)
- 9 Johnny Kenny (F)
Substitutes
- 19 Amario Cozier-Duberry
- 48 Mason Burstow
- 23 David Harrington
- 26 Lewis Temple
- 29 Cyrus Christie
- 27 Rúben Rodrigues
- 11 Thierry Gale
Stockport County
Formation: 4-2-2-2
Starting XI
- 34 Corey Addai (G)
- 2 Josh Dacres-Cogley (D)
- 5 Joseph Olowu (D)
- 15 Ethan Pye (D)
- 23 Ben Osborn (D)
- 4 Lewis Bate (M)
- 26 Oliver Norwood (M)
- 7 Jack Diamond (M)
- 27 Odin Bailey (M)
- 19 Kyle Wootton (F)
- 29 Adama Sidibeh (F)
Substitutes
- 14 Adetayo Edun
- 11 Malik Mothersille
- 20 Louie Barry
- 12 Roman Dixon
- 28 Josh Stokes
- 3 Owen Dodgson
- 1 Ben Hinchliffe
Timeline
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39' Bolton Goal · Normal GoalJ. Kenny
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45'+3 Stockport County Goal · Normal GoalA. Sidibeh · Assist: B. Osborn
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46' Stockport County subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Bate · On: T. Edun
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51' Stockport County Goal · Normal GoalT. Edun
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64' Bolton subst · Substitution 1Off: Robert Apter · On: T. Gale
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67' Stockport County subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Dacres-Cogley · On: R. Dixon
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72' Bolton subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Cissoko · On: A. Cozier-Duberry
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72' Bolton subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Kenny · On: M. Burstow
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72' Bolton subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Dempsey · On: R. Rodrigues
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79' Bolton Goal · Own GoalB. Osborn
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80' Stockport County Card · Yellow CardA. Sidibeh
Foul
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82' Stockport County subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Sidibeh · On: J. Stokes
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83' Stockport County subst · Substitution 4Off: Jack Diamond · On: L. Barry
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89' Stockport County Card · Yellow CardL. Barry
Foul
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90'+4 Stockport County Card · Yellow CardL. Barry
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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90'+4 Stockport County Card · Red CardL. Barry
Unsportsmanlike conduct
Match Stats
| Stat | Bolton | Stockport County |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 5 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 81% |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 12 |
| Corners | 11 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 398 | 429 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 318 | 346 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 7 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Stockport County turned the game around after T. Edun's goal in the 51st minute put them in the lead
- ▸ Bolton's own goal by B. Osborn in the 79th minute leveled the score, and L. Barry's red card in the 90th minute could have shifted momentum if Bolton could capitalize on the numerical advantage