On Tuesday, Stockport County will host Northampton Town at Edgeley Park, as both teams face pivotal moments in their League One campaigns. Stockport aims to revive their playoff aspirations, while Northampton fights to avoid relegation.
Match Overview: Stockport County vs Northampton Town
Currently, Stockport County ranks seventh in League One, having accumulated 56 points from their 35 matches this season. Their record includes 16 wins, eight draws, and 11 losses. However, a recent 3-1 defeat against Lincoln City marked their third consecutive loss, placing pressure on the Hatters to bounce back. Historically, Stockport has been strong against Northampton, remaining unbeaten in their last four matchups.
Stockport County’s Recent Form
- League Position: 7th
- Matches Played: 35
- Points: 56
- Recent League Form: D L W L L L
- All Competitions Form: L W L L L L
Stockport County enjoys a strong home record, recently managing an unbeaten run at Edgeley Park since December 2025. Their last home defeat came against Doncaster Rovers, and they will be eager to extend this streak in front of their supporters.
Northampton Town’s Battle Against Relegation
In stark contrast, Northampton Town sits at 23rd in League One, with only 35 points from 37 matches. Their record features nine wins, eight draws, and 20 losses. A disheartening 2-0 loss against Burton Albion in their last match has left the Cobblers in a precarious position, now six points adrift of safety.
Northampton Town’s Recent Form
- League Position: 23rd
- Matches Played: 37
- Points: 35
- Recent League Form: L L L D L L
- All Competitions Form: L L D L L L
Northampton has faced significant challenges on the road, currently enduring a ten-match winless streak in away games, with their last victory coming in November 2025 against Plymouth Argyle. They desperately need a win to keep their hopes of survival alive, especially against a team they haven’t beaten since September 2022.
Team News
Stockport County has no new injury concerns, with Louie Barry being the only expected absentee. Manager Dave Challinor is likely to field a similar squad to the one that faced Lincoln City, relying on their top scorer, Kyle Wootton, who has netted 16 goals this season.
For Northampton, midfielder Terry Taylor is a concern after picking up an injury during the match against Burton. Jack Burroughs, who is returning to fitness, may also play a role in this clash.
Potential Lineups
| Stockport County | Northampton Town |
|---|---|
| Addai; Pye, Hills, Olowu; Osborn, Bailey, Norwood, Dacres-Cogley; Wotton, Stokes, Olaofe | Burge; Burroughs, Moore, Forbes, Dyche; Evans, Hoskins, Campbell, Fornah; McGeehan; Eaves |
Prediction
With Stockport’s home advantage and Northampton’s ongoing struggles, a scoreline of 2-0 in favor of Stockport County seems plausible. The Hatters are expected to leverage their attacking prowess to reclaim momentum in their playoff chase.
