Match report
Stockport County Defeats Wigan 4-2 in League One Clash
Stockport County
4–2
FT
Wigan
Feb 21, 2026
Stockport County stunned Wigan with an impressive comeback to secure a 4-2 victory in their League One match. J. Taylor put Wigan ahead early on but B. Hills and A. Sidibeh quickly responded for Stockport, turning the game around. Two late goals from K. Wootton sealed the win for Stockport.
Key Facts
- • Wigan took an early lead through J. Taylor (2' and 11')
- • Stockport County's B. Hills equalized with a goal in the 5th minute, assisted by O. Norwood
- • A. Sidibeh put Stockport ahead with a goal in the 41st minute, assisted by Jack Diamond
- • S. Sessegnon was sent off for Wigan (60') followed by M. Asamoah later in extra time (90'+4')
- • K. Wootton scored two goals including one in injury time to secure the win for Stockport County
Lineups
Stockport County
Starting XI
- 1 Ben Hinchliffe (G)
- 2 Josh Dacres-Cogley (D)
- 33 Brad Hills (D)
- 15 Ethan Pye (D)
- 7 Jack Diamond (M)
- 26 Oliver Norwood (M)
- 4 Lewis Bate (M)
- 23 Ben Osborn (M)
- 29 Adama Sidibeh (F)
- 28 Josh Stokes (F)
- 19 Kyle Wootton (F)
Substitutes
- 27 Odin Bailey
- 9 Isaac Olaofe
- 11 Malik Mothersille
- 3 Owen Dodgson
- 34 Corey Addai
- 5 Joseph Olowu
- 48 Che Gardner
Wigan
Starting XI
- 1 Sam Tickle (G)
- 6 Jensen Weir (D)
- 5 Steven Sessegnon (D)
- 15 Jason Kerr (D)
- 3 Morgan Fox (D)
- 7 Fraser Murray (D)
- 44 Joseph Hungbo (M)
- 10 Joe Taylor (M)
- 17 Matthew Smith (M)
- 8 Callum Wright (M)
- 9 Christian Saydee (F)
Substitutes
- 11 Dara Costelloe
- 45 Llyton Chapman
- 37 Maleace Asamoah
- 25 Caylan Vickers
- 30 Toby Savin
- 43 Harrison Bettoni
- 20 Callum McManaman
Timeline
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2' Wigan Goal · Normal GoalJ. Taylor
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5' Stockport County Goal · Normal GoalB. Hills · Assist: O. Norwood
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11' Wigan Goal · Normal GoalJ. Taylor · Assist: F. Murray
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37' Wigan Card · Yellow CardS. Sessegnon
Foul
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41' Stockport County Goal · Normal GoalA. Sidibeh · Assist: Jack Diamond
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46' Stockport County subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Bate · On: O. Bailey
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53' Wigan subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Saydee · On: D. Costelloe
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57' Wigan Card · Yellow CardD. Costelloe
Foul
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60' Wigan Card · Yellow CardS. Sessegnon
Foul
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60' Wigan Card · Red CardS. Sessegnon
Foul
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65' Wigan subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Hungbo · On: Llyton Chapman
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65' Wigan subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Taylor · On: M. Asamoah
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73' Stockport County subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Sidibeh · On: T. Olaofe
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79' Wigan subst · Substitution 4Off: Matthew Smith · On: C. Vickers
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82' Stockport County Card · Yellow CardO. Norwood
Foul
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88' Stockport County subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Osborn · On: O. Dodgson
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88' Stockport County subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Stokes · On: M. Mothersille
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90'+2 Stockport County Goal · Normal GoalK. Wootton · Assist: Jack Diamond
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90'+4 Wigan Card · Red CardM. Asamoah
Violent conduct
Match Stats
| Stat | Stockport County | Wigan |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 60% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Total Shots | 23 | 9 |
| Corners | 6 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 602 | 258 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 3 |
| Possession | 70% | 30% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 505 | 156 |
| Shots Inside Box | 21 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Stockport's quick response with back-to-back goals by B. Hills and A. Sidibeh changed the momentum of the match, shifting from Wigan dominance to an even contest.
- ▸ The dismissal of S. Sessegnon in the 60th minute significantly altered the game dynamics, allowing Stockport County to capitalize on their numerical advantage and score more goals.