Match report

Stockport County Defeats Plymouth 2-1 in League One Clash

Stockport County
Stockport County
2–1
FT
Plymouth
Plymouth
Jan 31, 2026

Stockport County held off a strong challenge from Plymouth to claim a narrow but valuable 2–1 win in their League One encounter. Despite falling behind early on, the home side rallied with two goals from K. Wootton to secure all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Stockport County: 2-1 Plymouth (League One)
  • • Caleb Watts scored for Plymouth at minute 42, assisted by M. Ross.
  • • K. Wootton equalized for Stockport County in the 69th minute, assisted by T. Edun.
  • • K. Wootton secured the victory with another goal for Stockport County at minute 85, assisted by Jack Diamond.

Lineups

Stockport County

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Hinchliffe (G)
  • 2 J. Dacres-Cogley (D)
  • 33 B. Hills (D)
  • 15 E. Pye (D)
  • 14 T. Edun (M)
  • 26 O. Norwood (M)
  • 27 O. Bailey (M)
  • 23 B. Osborn (M)
  • 29 A. Sidibeh (F)
  • 9 T. Olaofe (F)
  • 19 K. Wootton (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 C. Addai
  • 3 O. Dodgson
  • 4 L. Bate
  • 5 J. Olowu
  • 7 J. Diamond
  • 11 M. Mothersille
  • 12 R. Dixon

Plymouth

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 21 L. Ashby-Hammond (G)
  • 8 J. Edwards (D)
  • 2 M. Ross (D)
  • 15 A. Mitchell (D)
  • 22 B. Galloway (D)
  • 28 R. Curtis (M)
  • 19 M. Boateng (M)
  • 4 B. Wiredu (M)
  • 29 M. Sorinola (M)
  • 17 C. Watts (F)
  • 27 A. Pepple (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Z. Baker
  • 3 J. MacKenzie
  • 7 J. Paterson
  • 10 X. Amaechi
  • 18 O. Oseni
  • 24 C. Roberts
  • 35 O. Dale

Timeline

  1. Plymouth
    20' Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    Caleb Watts

    Simulation

  2. Plymouth
    42' Plymouth Goal · Normal Goal
    Caleb Watts · Assist: M. Ross
  3. Plymouth
    45' Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    Matthew Sorinola

    Foul

  4. Plymouth
    46' Plymouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Caleb Watts · On: X. Amaechi
  5. Plymouth
    49' Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    Joe Edwards

    Foul

  6. Stockport County
    60' Stockport County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Osborn · On: L. Bate
  7. Stockport County
    60' Stockport County subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Bailey · On: Jack Diamond
  8. Stockport County
    60' Stockport County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Sidibeh · On: M. Mothersille
  9. Plymouth
    62' Plymouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Galloway · On: J. MacKenzie
  10. Stockport County
    69' Stockport County Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Wootton · Assist: T. Edun
  11. Plymouth
    74' Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    B. Wiredu

    Foul

  12. Plymouth
    77' Plymouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matthew Sorinola · On: O. Dale
  13. Stockport County
    85' Stockport County Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Wootton · Assist: Jack Diamond
  14. Stockport County
    88' Stockport County subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Olaofe · On: J. Olowu

Match Stats

Stat Stockport County Plymouth
Fouls 9 14
Pass Accuracy 80% 59%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 13
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 488 220
Yellow Cards 0 4
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 2 4
xG 0.63 1.76
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 68% 32%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 392 129
Shots Inside Box 5 9
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box 1 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Stockport County responded strongly after conceding early in the match to level the game through K. Wootton’s first goal.
  • ▸ Plymouth struggled with multiple yellow cards and substitutions, which impacted their ability to maintain momentum.
  • ▸ K. Wootton's second goal for Stockport County shifted the momentum decisively in favor of the home side.