Match report

Stockport County Stuns Blackpool 2-1 in League One Clash

Blackpool
Blackpool
1–2
FT
Stockport County
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

  1. Blackpool
    12' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Honeyman · On: L. Evans
  2. Stockport County
    31' Stockport County Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Wootton · Assist: O. Norwood
  3. Stockport County
    33' Stockport County Goal · Normal Goal
    Jack Diamond · Assist: B. Hills
  4. Blackpool
    46' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Hamilton · On: J. Randall
  5. Stockport County
    53' Stockport County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Andresson · On: A. Sidibeh
  6. Stockport County
    56' Stockport County subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jack Diamond · On: J. Stokes
  7. Blackpool
    58' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Unknown player · On: N. Ennis
  8. Stockport County
    62' Stockport County Card · Yellow Card
    B. Osborn

    Foul

  9. Blackpool
    65' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    Jordan Brown

    Foul

  10. Blackpool
    74' Blackpool subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Bloxham · On: Michael Obafemi
  11. Blackpool
    74' Blackpool subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Grant · On: R. Finnigan
  12. Stockport County
    90'+1 Stockport County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Bailey · On: L. Bate
  13. Blackpool
    90' Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    Josh 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.