Blackpool vs Stockport County: Prediction, Team News, Lineups Preview
Blackpool is set to host Stockport County at Bloomfield Road on Tuesday evening, aiming for their second consecutive victory. Currently, Blackpool stands 17th in the League One table, just three points clear of the relegation zone. In contrast, Stockport County occupies the fifth position, trailing the automatic promotion spots by six points.
Match Preview: Blackpool vs Stockport County
Blackpool recently ended a four-game winless streak with a 2-0 victory over Northampton Town. Goals from Zac Ashworth and Ashley Fletcher secured their first points of 2026. Manager Ian Evatt praised his team’s “professional” display and hopes to build on this success against Stockport.
Fletcher has been instrumental for Blackpool this season, with 12 league goals—second only to Leyton Orient’s Dom Ballard. Under Evatt’s management since October, Fletcher has scored 15 goals in 18 appearances across all competitions.
Stockport County drew 1-1 against league leaders Cardiff City last weekend and remains unbeaten in their last four matches. They are eager to improve on last season’s playoff defeat to Leyton Orient and aim for a return to the second tier for the first time since 2002. Notably, Stockport has the best away points tally this season and has only lost once to Blackpool since 2004.
Previous Encounter
The earlier fixture in October ended with Stockport winning 1-0, featuring a goal from Joseph Olowu. Kyle Wootton, who recently scored his 11th league goal against Cardiff, poses as a significant threat for the Hatters in this upcoming match.
Current Form
| Team | League One Form | All Competitions Form |
|---|---|---|
| Blackpool | WWLLLW | WLLLLW |
| Stockport County | WDLWWD | DLWWWD |
Team News
Blackpool may welcome back club captain James Husband after his suspension, potentially replacing Michael Ihiekwe. However, Albie Morgan, Fraser Horsfall, Hayden Coulson, and Dale Taylor are all expected to miss the match due to injuries.
Stockport will be without Lewis Bate, Callum Connolly, Arttu Hoskonen, and Tyler Onyango. Ben Osborn might replace Odin Bailey in midfield, while Wootton continues to lead the attack.
Possible Lineups
- Blackpool: Peacock-Farrell; Grant, Husband, Casey; Hamilton, Randall, Brown, Honeyman, Ashworth; Obafemi, Fletcher
- Stockport County: Hinchliffe; Olowu, Hills, Pye; Dacres-Cogley, Norwood, Osborn, Edun; Andresson, Wootton, Stokes
In conclusion, Stockport County’s strong form and exceptional away record give them an edge in this match. A predicted scoreline suggests Stockport could secure a 2-1 victory over Blackpool. For more detailed analysis of expected outcomes and score predictions, visit Filmogaz.com.
