Stockport County will face Huddersfield Town in a significant League One matchup this Saturday at Edgeley Park. Both teams are currently vying for promotion, making this fixture crucial for their campaigns.
Match Preview: Stockport County vs Huddersfield Town
Both teams are closely ranked in the League One standings. Currently, Stockport County sits in the sixth position, while Huddersfield Town has recently climbed to the fourth spot. Stockport aims to end a tough spell after experiencing two defeats in their last three matches. The team currently holds 32 points from 18 games, with a record of nine wins and four losses.
Huddersfield, under the management of Lee Grant, is enjoying a resurgence with a six-game unbeaten streak. After struggling earlier in the season, the team has secured three wins and drawn twice in their recent matches. This upturn in form has helped them accumulate 28 points from 20 matches.
Recent Form
- Stockport County Form: LWLWDL
- Huddersfield Town Form: DWWWDD
Team News
Injuries continue to affect both squads. Stockport County will likely be without Callum Connolly, Arttu Hoskonen, Tyler Onyango, and Lewis Bate. Kyle Wootton, who has netted ten league goals this season, is expected to spearhead their attack.
On the other hand, Huddersfield Town also faces a lengthy injury list, including Joe Low, Jack Whatmough, and Mickel Miller. Alfie May is set to lead the line alongside Bojan Radulovic, who has scored four goals in his last five matches.
Potential Lineups
| Stockport County | Huddersfield Town |
|---|---|
| Hinchliffe | Nicholls |
| Hunt, Hills, Pye | Balker, Wallace, Feeney |
| Fevrier, Norwood, Osborn, Edun | Ashia, Harness, Ledson, Gooch |
| Mothersille, Wootton, Diamond | Castledine, Radulovic, May |
Match Prediction
This encounter is expected to be tightly contested, given both teams’ quest for promotion. With quality players on display, a high-scoring draw of 2-2 seems to be a likely outcome at Edgeley Park.
