Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Bolton Wanderers vs Stockport County in the League One. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 13:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Bolton Wanderers vs Stockport County |
|---|---|
| Competition | League One |
| Date | Sunday, 24 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 13:00 BST |
| Venue | Wembley Stadium |
Match Prediction: Bolton Wanderers 1-2 Stockport County
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 06 Apr 2026 |  Bolton Wanderers vs  Stockport County |
2 – 2 | University of Bolton Stadium |
| League One | 03 Aug 2025 | Stockport County vs Bolton Wanderers |
2 – 0 | Edgeley Park |
| League One | 15 Mar 2025 | Bolton Wanderers vs Stockport County |
0 – 1 | University of Bolton Stadium |
| League One | 09 Nov 2024 | Stockport County vs Bolton Wanderers |
5 – 0 | Edgeley Park |
Bolton Wanderers come into this with back-to-back 1-0 wins over Bradford City, but the wider recent picture shows a mix of tight games and one high-scoring draw. Stockport County have been more consistent in the supplied results, winning four of their last five league matches and keeping two clean sheets against Stevenage. With no xG data available, the recent scorelines point towards a game that could be decided by small margins rather than sustained dominance.
Bolton’s home and away results suggest they can stay in games, but they have also conceded three against Luton Town and three against Huddersfield Town in the recent sample. Stockport’s run includes wins away at Barnsley and Stevenage, which supports the view that they can handle different match conditions. On the head-to-head record, Stockport have already beaten Bolton twice in the last four meetings, so they arrive with a slight edge in the data.
Form Guide & Team Overview
Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers’ recent league form is mixed but competitive, with two wins, two draws and one defeat in the last five supplied results. The standout detail is that both of their latest matches ended 1-0 against Bradford City, which suggests they have been able to manage tight games at this stage.
Before those wins, Bolton were involved in higher-scoring contests, losing 2-3 to Luton Town and drawing 3-3 with Huddersfield Town. That spread of results points to a side that can score, but whose games have not always been controlled at the back.
Bolton Wanderers Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 14 May 2026 |  Bradford City vs Bolton Wanderers |
0 – 1 | W | University of Bradford Stadium |
| League One | 9 May 2026 | Bolton Wanderers vs Bradford City |
1 – 0 | W | University of Bolton Stadium |
| League One | 2 May 2026 | Bolton Wanderers vs  Luton Town |
2 – 3 | L | University of Bolton Stadium |
| League One | 25 Apr 2026 | Bradford City vs Bolton Wanderers |
1 – 1 | D | University of Bradford Stadium |
| League One | 18 Apr 2026 | Bolton Wanderers vs  Huddersfield Town |
3 – 3 | D | University of Bolton Stadium |
Stockport County
Stockport County’s recent league form is stronger on the numbers provided, with four wins from their last five and only one defeat. They have also kept clean sheets in both matches against Stevenage, winning 1-0 away and 2-0 at home.
Their other recent results also show useful away form, with a 3-1 win at Barnsley and a 3-1 home win over Peterborough United. The only setback in the sample was a 1-2 home loss to Port Vale, but overall the sequence is still a positive one.
Stockport County Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 13 May 2026 | Stockport County vs  Stevenage |
2 – 0 | W | Edgeley Park |
| League One | 9 May 2026 | Stevenage vs Stockport County |
0 – 1 | W | The Lamex Stadium |
| League One | 2 May 2026 |  Barnsley vs Stockport County |
1 – 3 | W | Oakwell Stadium |
| League One | 28 Apr 2026 | Stockport County vs  Port Vale |
1 – 2 | L | Edgeley Park |
| League One | 25 Apr 2026 | Stockport County vs  Peterborough United |
3 – 1 | W | Edgeley Park |
Team News & Injury Report
Bolton Wanderers
- Corey Blackett-Taylor (Torn Thigh Muscle)
Stockport County
- Brad Hills (Cruciate Ligament Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Bolton Wanderers (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Jack Bonham (Goalkeeper), C. Forino (Defender), Eoin Toal (Defender), G. Johnston (Defender), J. Osei-Tutu (Defender), Amario Cozier-Duberry (Midfielder), Ethan Erhahon (Midfielder), Ibrahim Cissoko (Midfielder), Josh Sheehan (Midfielder), Rúben Rodrigues (Midfielder), Mason Burstow (Attacker)
Bolton Wanderers’ predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a clear central base, with Josh Sheehan and Ethan Erhahon able to support both the build-up and the defensive screen. That shape should also give Amario Cozier-Duberry and Rúben Rodrigues room to link play behind Mason Burstow.
Stockport County (4-3-3)
Predicted lineup: Corey Addai (Goalkeeper), Ethan Pye (Defender), J. Dacres-Cogley (Defender), Kyle Wootton (Defender), T. Edun (Defender), Ben Osborn (Midfielder), Odin Bailey (Midfielder), Oliver Norwood (Midfielder), A. Sidibeh (Attacker), Josh Stokes (Attacker), Louie Barry (Attacker)
Stockport County’s predicted 4-3-3 should allow them to keep a compact midfield three while still getting A. Sidibeh, Josh Stokes and Louie Barry into advanced areas. With Ben Osborn and Oliver Norwood in the middle, they look set up to control tempo and feed the front line early.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Bolton Wanderers | Stockport County | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton Wanderers | Stockport County | Mason Burstow against Ethan Pye could be important because Bolton will want their main forward to pin Stockport’s defensive line and create chances in the box. |
| Bolton Wanderers | Stockport County | Amario Cozier-Duberry against Ben Osborn is a key midfield duel, with Bolton needing Cozier-Duberry to carry the ball and Stockport relying on Osborn to disrupt that rhythm. |
| Bolton Wanderers | Stockport County | Mason Burstow is key for Bolton Wanderers because the recent lineups show him as the central attacking outlet in their 4-2-3-1. |
| Bolton Wanderers | Stockport County | A. Sidibeh is key for Stockport County because the recent lineups show him as one of the main attacking options in their 4-3-3. |
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