Match report

Stockport County Defeats Stevenage 1-0 in League One Clash

Stevenage
Stevenage
0–1
FT
Stockport County
Stockport County
May 9, 2026

Stockport County secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Stevenage in a competitive League One match. Despite Stevenage's efforts, Stockport County managed to capitalize on a late opportunity, with B. Osborn scoring the match-winning goal in the 94th minute. Stevenage had their chances, including a flurry of yellow cards and substitutions, but ultimately fell short in the final moments of the game.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Stevenage 0-1 Stockport County
  • • Goal: B. Osborn (94' for Stockport County)
  • • Yellow Cards: A. Sidibeh (Stockport County), Jordan Roberts (Stevenage), Carl Piergianni (Stevenage)
  • • Substitutions: Multiple substitutions from both teams, including M. Phillips, L. Thompson, H. White (Stevenage) and L. Barry, A. Sidibeh, J. Stokes (Stockport County)

Lineups

Stevenage

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Filip Marschall (G)
  • 17 Jasper Pattenden (D)
  • 15 Charlie Goode (D)
  • 5 Carl Piergianni (D)
  • 14 Saxon Earley (D)
  • 10 Daniel Kemp (M)
  • 23 Louis Thompson (M)
  • 18 Harvey White (M)
  • 11 Jordan Roberts (M)
  • 19 Jamie Reid (F)
  • 25 Matt Phillips (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Taye Ashby-Hammond
  • 6 Dan Sweeney
  • 3 Dan Butler
  • 2 Luther James-Wildin
  • 44 Phoenix Patterson
  • 8 Daniel Phillips
  • 4 Jordan Houghton

Stockport County

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 34 Corey Addai (G)
  • 2 Josh Dacres-Cogley (D)
  • 19 Kyle Wootton (D)
  • 15 Ethan Pye (D)
  • 14 Tayo Edun (D)
  • 28 Josh Stokes (M)
  • 26 Oliver Norwood (M)
  • 23 Ben Osborn (M)
  • 27 Odin Bailey (F)
  • 29 Adama Sidibeh (F)
  • 20 Louie Barry (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Ben Hinchliffe
  • 12 Roman Dixon
  • 18 Lewis Fiorini
  • 22 Benoný Breki Andrésson
  • 11 Malik Mothersille
  • 9 Isaac Olaofe
  • 7 Jack Diamond

Timeline

  1. Stockport County
    53' Stockport County Card · Yellow Card
    A. Sidibeh

    Foul

  2. Stevenage
    58' Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    Jordan Roberts

    Foul

  3. Stevenage
    63' Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    Carl Piergianni

    Foul

  4. Stevenage
    72' Stevenage subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Phillips · On: P. Patterson
  5. Stevenage
    72' Stevenage subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Thompson · On: D. Phillips
  6. Stevenage
    72' Stevenage subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. White · On: J. Houghton
  7. Stockport County
    76' Stockport County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Barry · On: Jack Diamond
  8. Stockport County
    76' Stockport County subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Sidibeh · On: T. Olaofe
  9. Stevenage
    89' Stevenage subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Earley · On: D. Butler
  10. Stockport County
    90'+1 Stockport County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Stokes · On: B. Andresson
  11. Stockport County
    90'+4 Stockport County Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Osborn

Match Stats

Stat Stevenage Stockport County
Fouls 15 14
Pass Accuracy 58% 73%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 7
Corners 4 10
Total Passes 219 348
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 0 2
Shots on Target 2 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 39% 61%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 127 255
Shots Inside Box 4 4
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Stevenage's multiple yellow cards in the first half disrupted their rhythm, allowing Stockport County to gain control of the midfield.
  • ▸ Stockport County capitalized on Stevenage's defensive fatigue in the 94th minute when B. Osborn scored the decisive goal, securing the away win.