Match report
Stockport County Stuns Blackpool 2-1 in League One Clash
Blackpool
1–2
FT
Stockport County
Jan 27, 2026
Stockport County stunned Blackpool with a dominant first-half performance to secure a crucial win. Two early goals from K. Wootton and Jack Diamond gave Stockport an unassailable lead before Josh Bowler's late consolation goal for the hosts.
Key Facts
- • Stockport County defeated Blackpool with a score of 2-1.
- • K. Wootton (31') and Jack Diamond (33') scored both goals for Stockport County.
- • Josh Bowler (90'+1) scored the late goal for Blackpool.
- • Blackpool made several substitutions, including G. Honeyman in the 12th minute and C. Hamilton at the 46th minute.
- • Stockport County also made multiple subs, with B. Andresson coming on at the 53rd minute.
Lineups
Blackpool
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 B. Peacock-Farrell (G)
- 12 K. Grant (D)
- 4 O. Casey (D)
- 3 J. Husband (D)
- 22 C. Hamilton (M)
- 6 J. Brown (M)
- 10 G. Honeyman (M)
- 26 Z. Ashworth (M)
- 19 J. Bowler (F)
- 14 T. Bloxham (F)
- 11 A. Fletcher (F)
Substitutes
- 25 F. Ravizzoli
- 7 L. Evans
- 17 J. Randall
- 21 M. Obafemi
- 28 R. Finnigan
- 40 T. Upton
- 9 N. Ennis
Stockport County
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 B. Hinchliffe (G)
- 2 J. Dacres-Cogley (D)
- 33 B. Hills (D)
- 15 E. Pye (D)
- 7 J. Diamond (M)
- 26 O. Norwood (M)
- 27 O. Bailey (M)
- 14 T. Edun (M)
- 23 B. Osborn (F)
- 22 B. Andresson
- 19 K. Wootton (F)
Substitutes
- 34 C. Addai
- 3 O. Dodgson
- 4 L. Bate
- 5 J. Olowu
- 11 M. Mothersille
- 28 J. Stokes
- 29 A. Sidibeh
Timeline
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12' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Honeyman · On: L. Evans -
31' Stockport County Goal · Normal GoalK. Wootton · Assist: O. Norwood -
33' Stockport County Goal · Normal GoalJack Diamond · Assist: B. Hills -
46' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Hamilton · On: J. Randall -
53' Stockport County subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Andresson · On: A. Sidibeh -
56' Stockport County subst · Substitution 2Off: Jack Diamond · On: J. Stokes -
58' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3Off: Unknown player · On: N. Ennis -
62' Stockport County Card · Yellow CardB. OsbornFoul
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65' Blackpool Card · Yellow CardJordan BrownFoul
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74' Blackpool subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Bloxham · On: Michael Obafemi -
74' Blackpool subst · Substitution 5Off: K. Grant · On: R. Finnigan -
90'+1 Stockport County subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Bailey · On: L. Bate -
90' Blackpool Goal · Normal GoalJosh Bowler
Match Stats
| Stat | Blackpool | Stockport County |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 69% | 81% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 6 | 22 |
| Corners | 2 | 10 |
| Total Passes | 293 | 464 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 9 |
| xG | 1.30 | 2.09 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 8 |
| Possession | 39% | 61% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 203 | 377 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 13 |
| Saves | 7 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 0 | 9 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by K. Wootton in the 31st minute set the tone for Stockport County's victory.
- ▸ Jack Diamond doubled Stockport's lead just two minutes later, securing their advantage before halftime.
- ▸ Despite a late surge from Blackpool, including Josh Bowler's consolation goal in stoppage time, they could not overturn the deficit.