stockport vs bolton

Stockport County and Bolton Wanderers are set to kick off their League One 2025/26 campaign with a match at Edgeley Park on Sunday, August 3, 2025[1][2][4]. The last official meeting between these teams took place in March 2025, where Stockport secured a 1-0 victory away from home[1][3]. Historically, their head-to-head record is balanced, with both sides achieving 11 wins each from their previous 30 encounters, and eight matches ending in a draw[1]. Recent statistics show Stockport County have won three of their last six meetings against Bolton, with one win for Bolton and two draws[2][6].

Stockport County come into this fixture after a strong pre-season, though their last outing ended in a 1-0 loss to Hull City in a friendly match[1]. Their previous competitive match was a penalty shootout defeat to Leyton Orient in the League One Playoff semifinal in May 2025[1]. Bolton Wanderers, meanwhile, finished their last league season with a 1-1 draw against Stevenage and closed pre-season with a 2-0 victory over Preston, thanks to goals from Amario Cozier-Duberry and Joel Randall[1].

Both teams have demonstrated attacking proficiency in recent matches, with Stockport scoring nine and Bolton eight goals across their last five games, respectively[2]. Match predictions from various pundits and outlets suggest a closely contested game, reflecting their balanced history and recent form[1][5]. Statistics also indicate Stockport have scored and conceded in each of their last seven League One games, while Bolton have done the same in six of their previous seven away matches[3].

The match is scheduled to start at 11:00 UTC, and live coverage, including real-time statistics, lineups, and scores, will be available on several platforms[2][4]. Fans looking to follow detailed updates can use live tracking services for in-depth statistics and live commentary[4].

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