- Team form: Stockport County are 2nd in League One 2026-2027 with 19 points from 10 games, while Notts County are 23rd with 7 points from 9.
- Recent meetings: Notts County have failed to win their last 2 home games against Stockport County.
- Current run: Stockport County have won 4 and drawn 1 of their last 5 games.
The Hatters have the edge
Match context and form
Stockport County head to Meadow Lane, England on Saturday to take on Notts County and it's a game they will certainly look to win, given they are in better form and are clear favorites in the betting. Stockport have lost none of their last 5 matches, winning 4, and have won their last 4 straight. They haven't looked back and have ground out some good results, with a 3-1 home win over Barnsley FC and a 1-0 win at home to Bromley in League One.
Tactical approach
Jim McNulty has kept things tight and organised in the back while also ensuring that they have a sharp edge in attack. The Hatters like to play quickly in transitions and press, and this should ask some questions of the Notts County wing-backs, who will have to be ready to fold the line and stay compact when they don't have the ball.
Notts County may lack cutting edge
Defensive setup
Martin Paterson has set his side up with defensive organisation, with the wing-backs providing some width and a structured press that leans on compactness and quick bursts in transition.
Key players and recent meetings
Oliver Cooper is the Magpies sharpest edge, with the striker top of the League One scoring charts for his side with 3 goals in 7 matches. In contrast, Stockport's top-scorer is Kyle Wootton, who has 5 goals in 8 games, 3 of which have come in the last 5.
The last time these sides met was in League Two 2023-24 and the match ended in a 5-2 away win for The Hatters. Notts County have won 2 and lost 3 of their last 5, with their most recent 3 results looking like a rollercoaster (L-W-L), but they have done much better than they would have expected.
Stockport to come out on top
Stockport's form makes them the most likely winner, but with Notts County getting 4 points from their first 4 home games, they may be able to keep the game close.
Stockport have the advantage in the recent meetings and the Magpies are still looking for a response to that 5-2 defeat in League Two 2023/2024.
- At home in League One 2026/2027, Notts County have 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses from 4 games, scoring 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.25.
- Away from home, Stockport County have 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in the league, averaging 1.75 goals per away game (7 goals in total).
- The numbers do add up for a Stockport win at 1.66, but it's the main selection in this matchup, as the visitors are favored to secure at least a point.
- BTTS Yes at 1.67 and Over 2.5 goals at 1.7 lean toward an open game, but there is enough evidence to suggest the visitors are more likely to come out on top.
