Stockport County – Stevenage

Match analysis

Stockport County host Steven on Saturday, both sides perched on nine points but separated by a single place in the table. The County side sit eighth with three wins from six games and a healthy +6 goal difference (16‑10), while Stevenage sit just below in ninth, having collected two victories, three draws and one loss and boasting a +4 margin (11‑7). Both clubs will be desperate to claim the three points and climb into the top‑seven, where the race for the promotion play‑offs is tightening. The fixture offers County a chance to exploit their superior scoring record at Edgeley Park, whereas Stevenage will look to lean on their solid defensive showing to keep the gap closed. A win for either side could see a reshuffle of the mid‑table, making the encounter a pivotal one for both campaigns.