Experience the thrill of the England League One on 28.04.2026 as Stockport County faces Port Vale. Given Stockport County's formidable lineup, they're anticipated to triumph. Read our detailed prediction, assess the stats, and bet on your favorite to win!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Bolton | 45 | 19 | 18 | 8 | 68/49 | 75 |
| 4 | Stockport County | 44 | 21 | 11 | 12 | 67/55 | 74 |
| 5 | Bradford | 45 | 21 | 11 | 13 | 56/50 | 74 |
| 22 | Rotherham | 45 | 10 | 11 | 24 | 39/68 | 41 |
| 23 | Port Vale | 44 | 9 | 12 | 23 | 34/58 | 39 |
| 24 | Northampton | 44 | 9 | 8 | 27 | 37/70 | 35 |
Key Player Statistics: Stockport County vs Port Vale
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x 4 x 11 x 10Stockport County vs Port Vale Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFL Trophy | Port Vale | Stockport County | 10.02.2026 | 0-4 |
| League One | Port Vale | Stockport County | 27.10.2025 | 0-3 |
| EFL Trophy | Port Vale | Stockport County | 30.08.2022 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | Stockport County | Peterborough | 25.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| League One | Stockport County | Mansfield Town | 21.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| League One | Exeter City | Stockport County | 18.04.2026 | 3-3 |
| League One | AFC Wimbledon | Stockport County | 15.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| EFL Trophy | Luton | Stockport County | 12.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| League One | Bolton | Stockport County | 06.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| League One | Stockport County | Wycombe | 03.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| League One | Stockport County | AFC Wimbledon | 28.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| League One | Luton | Stockport County | 21.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| League One | Stockport County | Northampton | 17.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | Plymouth | Port Vale | 25.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| League One | Cardiff | Port Vale | 22.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| League One | Port Vale | Wigan | 19.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| League One | Peterborough | Port Vale | 16.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| League One | Port Vale | Barnsley | 14.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| League One | Port Vale | Rotherham | 07.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| FA Cup | Chelsea | Port Vale | 04.04.2026 | 7-0 |
| League One | Wycombe | Port Vale | 28.03.2026 | 4-0 |
| League One | Doncaster | Port Vale | 24.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| League One | Port Vale | Bolton | 21.03.2026 | 1-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Stockport County VS Port Vale
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Stockport County vs Port Vale
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Stockport County vs Port Vale
This one feels like it's already been decided before a ball has been kicked. But football has a funny way of surprising you — so let's dig into what's really going on here.
Stockport County sit fifth in League One, fighting hard for a promotion push with 71 points from 43 games. Port Vale? They're down in 23rd, just 39 points, staring relegation square in the face. The stakes couldn't be more different for these two sides.
Here's what you need to watch for — the head-to-head between these clubs is absolutely brutal for Port Vale. Stockport hammered them 3-0 earlier in the League One season. Then came the EFL Trophy tie in February, a 4-0 demolition. That's seven goals scored, zero conceded across two recent meetings. That's not a pattern. That's a statement.
Don't be fooled by Port Vale's recent mini-run, either. Yes, they beat Rotherham and Northampton recently, but they've shipped 56 league goals this season. Stockport's K. Wootton has 18 league goals and will fancy himself against this defence all day long. O. Norwood pulling the strings in midfield with 9 assists adds another layer of creativity that Vale simply won't be able to handle.
The surprising statistical insight here? Port Vale have scored just 33 league goals all season. Stockport have conceded only 54 while playing free-flowing, attacking football. The goals-per-game gap between these squads is enormous — and it shows up every time they meet.
From a betting perspective, Stockport at 1.35 is short but honestly hard to argue against given this data. The real value might sit elsewhere. Back Stockport to win and both teams NOT to score — Port Vale's attacking numbers are alarming. Wootton to score anytime feels like a near-certainty too, given his form and Vale's defensive vulnerability.
My bold prediction: Stockport win 3-0, Wootton gets on the scoresheet, and Port Vale rarely threaten. I'd also expect at least one yellow card for Norwood, who has collected ten bookings already this season and faces a physical midfield battle.
For Port Vale, survival is slipping away. For Stockport, this is a chance to keep the pressure on in that promotion race. One team arrives with purpose. The other arrives with problems. Edgeley Park on Saturday night promises fireworks — just don't expect them from the visiting side.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Powell | England | 32 | Midfielder | 183 | 65 |
| R. Rydel | England | 25 | Defender | 181 | 75 |
| A. Hoskonen | Finland | 29 | Defender | 188 | 90 |
| O. Bailey | England | 26 | Midfielder | 178 | 75 |
| B. Hinchliffe | England | 38 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 73 |
| J. Olowu | England | 26 | Defender | 184 | 75 |
| L. Fiorini | Scotland | 23 | Midfielder | 178 | n/a |
| L. Bate | England | 23 | Midfielder | 174 | n/a |
| J. Mingi | England | 25 | Midfielder | 185 | n/a |
| O. Dodgson | England | 23 | Midfielder | 178 | n/a |
| M. Mothersille | England | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| B. Hills | England | 22 | Defender | 188 | 75 |
| N. Lowe | England | 20 | Attacker | 193 cm | n/a |
| Christy Grogan | England | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Mee | England | 20 | Midfielder | 183 | n/a |
| A. Allen | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| C. Edwards | England | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Gardner | England | 18 | Midfielder | 169 | n/a |
| R. Watson | England | n/a | Attacker | 175 | n/a |
| M. Kouam | England | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Humphreys | England | 27 | Defender | 185 | 76 |
| J. Gauci | Australia | 25 | Goalkeeper | 194 | 88 |
| M. Johnson | England | 35 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 74 kg |
| G. Byers | Scotland | 29 | Midfielder | 180 | 73 |
| B. Amos | England | 36 | Goalkeeper | 180 | 70 |
| J. Debrah | England | 25 | Defender | 187 | n/a |
| R. Curtis | Republic of Ireland | 30 | Midfielder | 182 | 77 |
| D. Cole | England | 30 | Attacker | 185 | 82 |
| B. Heneghan | England | 32 | Defender | 191 | 79 |
| S. Hart | England | 29 | Defender | 183 | 72 |
| F. Ojo | Belgium | 34 | Midfielder | 177 | 71 |
| C. Hall | England | 32 | Defender | 193 | 85 |
| R. Paton | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Attacker | 177 | 65 |
| B. Garrity | England | 29 | Midfielder | 183 | 74 |
| J. Headley | England | 24 | Defender | 176 | n/a |
| M. Faal | Gambia | 23 | Attacker | 196 cm | n/a |
| D. Brown | England | 20 | Attacker | 182 | 83 |
| G. Hall | England | 21 | Midfielder | 175 | 70 |
| J. Shorrock | England | 19 | Midfielder | 178 | n/a |
| R. Walters | England | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Stockport County vs Port Vale match odds
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