Match report

Stockport County Defeats Salford City 2-1 in League Two Clash

Stockport County
Stockport County
2–1
PEN
Salford City
Salford City
May 20, 2023

Stockport County edged out local rivals Salford City with a 2–1 win in an intense League Two encounter. Despite early yellow cards for F. Horsfall, C. Camps, and T. Olaofe, Stockport took the lead through Olaofe's goal after 68 minutes. Salford briefly leveled when Stephen Mallan found the back of the net at the death but J. Stretton secured victory with a late goal.

Key Facts

  • • Stockport County defeated Salford City 2-1 in League Two.
  • • T. Olaofe scored Stockport's first goal at the 68th minute, assisted by R. Rydel.
  • • Stephen Mallan equalized for Salford with a goal in the 112th minute.
  • • J. Stretton scored the winning goal for Stockport County at the 115th minute, assisted by A. Sarcevic.

Lineups

Stockport County

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Hinchliffe (G)
  • 31 J. Lewis (D)
  • 6 F. Horsfall (D)
  • 23 C. Hussey (D)
  • 3 K. Knoyle (M)
  • 4 A. Wright (M)
  • 8 C. Camps (M)
  • 7 C. Lemonheigh-Evans (M)
  • 17 R. Rydel (M)
  • 20 I. Olaofe (F)
  • 9 P. Madden (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 R. Croasdale
  • 14 W. Collar
  • 10 A. Sarcevic
  • 21 M. Hippolyte
  • 16 J. Stretton
  • 25 V. Jaroš
  • 5 N. Byrne

Salford City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 A. Cairns (G)
  • 32 L. Shephard (D)
  • 42 T. Vassell (D)
  • 15 A. Mariappa (D)
  • 3 I. Touray (D)
  • 6 E. Watt (M)
  • 14 S. Mallan (M)
  • 24 L. Bolton (M)
  • 9 C. Hendry (M)
  • 18 C. McAleny (M)
  • 17 M. Smith (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 M. Lund
  • 20 L. Barry
  • 27 C. Morton
  • 38 S. McLoughlin
  • 16 E. Galbraith
  • 31 J. Torrance
  • 26 R. Leak

Timeline

  1. Stockport County
    19' Stockport County Card · Yellow Card
    F. Horsfall

    Foul

  2. Stockport County
    29' Stockport County Card · Yellow Card
    C. Camps

    Foul

  3. Stockport County
    34' Stockport County Card · Yellow Card
    T. Olaofe

    Foul

  4. Salford City
    49' Salford City Card · Yellow Card
    Ibou Touray

    Foul

  5. Stockport County
    61' Stockport County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joe Lewis · On: R. Croasdale
  6. Stockport County
    61' Stockport County subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Lemonheigh-Evans · On: W. Collar
  7. Stockport County
    61' Stockport County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Camps · On: A. Sarcevic
  8. Stockport County
    66' Stockport County Card · Yellow Card
    R. Rydel

    Foul

  9. Stockport County
    67' Stockport County subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Akil Wright · On: M. Hippolyte
  10. Stockport County
    68' Stockport County Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Olaofe · Assist: R. Rydel
  11. Salford City
    69' Salford City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Hendry · On: Matthew Lund
  12. Salford City
    69' Salford City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. McAleny · On: L. Barry
  13. Stockport County
    75' Stockport County Card · Yellow Card
    A. Sarcevic

    Foul

  14. Stockport County
    85' Stockport County Card · Yellow Card
    K. Knoyle

    Foul

  15. Stockport County
    90'+5 Stockport County Card · Yellow Card
    M. Hippolyte

    Foul

  16. Stockport County
    94' Stockport County subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Olaofe · On: J. Stretton
  17. Salford City
    103' Salford City Card · Yellow Card
    Elliot Watt

    Foul

  18. Salford City
    105' Salford City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matt Smith · On: C. Morton
  19. Salford City
    112' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal
    Stephen Mallan
  20. Stockport County
    115' Stockport County Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Stretton · Assist: A. Sarcevic
  21. Salford City
    120'+3 Salford City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Bolton · On: S. McLoughlin
  22. Salford City
    120'+7 Salford City Goal · Missed Penalty
    Stephen Mallan

    Penalty Shootout

  23. Stockport County
    120'+8 Stockport County Goal · Penalty
    A. Sarcevic

    Penalty Shootout

Match Stats

Stat Stockport County Salford City
Fouls 17 17
Pass Accuracy 61% 56%
Offsides 6 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 19
Corners 11 2
Total Passes 438 329
Yellow Cards 7 2
Blocked Shots 4 5
Shots on Target 4 12
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes 265 185
Shots Inside Box 11 14
Saves 10 1
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Stockport's early accumulation of yellow cards, including one to T. Olaofe before his goal, seemed to affect their momentum.
  • ▸ T. Olaofe's 68th-minute goal gave Stockport a crucial lead and shifted the game in their favor.
  • ▸ Stephen Mallan's equalizer at the death raised hopes for Salford but J. Stretton’s late winner secured Stockport County's victory.