Stockport County: History, Stats, Facts, & Legends

by , 22 November 2023

Delve into the journey of Stockport County Football Club, a gem in the crown of English football since 1883. This illustrious club boasts a legacy of triumph over trials, standing tall through the ages. Today, they stand high in League Two, showcasing remarkable performances that hint at a possibility of promotion in this year’s campaign. Join Luke Andrews in following their inspiring story, a testament to resilience in the world of football.

Stockport County fans celebrating

Table of Contents

In this forensic study of the club, I’ll delve into Stockport County’s history, its highs and lows through the years, its badge and identity, and former players who built the team’s reputation. Then, I’ll fast forward to today and look at the current squad players, managers, and club training and development facilities. The community around the players and the supporters, and finally, look at their current league position and performance in this campaign.

The Rich History of Stockport County

Stockport County, named initially Heaton Norris Rovers, was established in 1883. They played in various parks until they moved to Green Lane in 1889. In 1890, the club underwent a name change to County Borough of Stockport. They started in the Lancashire League and, in the same year, gained admission to the Football League Second Division.

They changed stadiums in 1902 to share Edgeley Park with Stockport RFC, who played rugby league. The club became a limited liability company in 1908 and retained their Football League status heading into the World War era.

The first manager in Stockport County’s history was David Ashworth, in 1914, leading the team in the Lancashire section of the Wartime Football League from 1915 to 1919 before leaving to join Liverpool.

In the 1920-21 campaign, the Hatters were relegated from the second division but were placed in the newly formed Third Division North.

They clinched their first-ever Football League title in the 1921-22 season at their fully packed new home, Edgeley Park, with over nineteen thousand fans in attendance. An iconic moment in Stockport County history was when number one, Harry Hardy, received a national team call-up and featured in England’s 4 – 0 win against Belgium.

They established themselves as a Third Division North side throughout the twenties, finishing second twice, but didn’t attain promotion till the 1936-37 season. However, they finished last in the Second Division and were relegated back to the Third Division North, staying at this level until 1958.

Stockport County’s history took on an image rebranding in the 1964-65 season; the club changed their uniform colour to royal blue strips and, trying to improve their brand, brought in former Manchester City keeper Bert Trautmann. The move aimed to improve the image, and the matchday was even changed to Friday nights to increase revenue generated from games. They achieved short-term success, winning the fourth division and attaining promotion to the Third Division in 1966-67, but Trautmann resigned, and they were relegated in the 1969-70 campaign.

Stockport County had a great spell with Eric Webster, who took charge of the team on five occasions, starting as a youth coach in 1974. The most iconic manager to grace Edgeley Park was Colin Murphy, who joined a team struggling with six points from thirteen games and helped the team gain forty-five points from thirty-one games to avoid relegation to non-league. The most successful season in the team’s history was in 1996-97, when they were runners-up in the second division and reached the final four of the League Cup.

In the 1991-1992 season, Stockport County, under the astute management of Danny Bergara, embarked on a formidable journey in the Football League Trophy. This competition, known as the Autoglass Trophy due to sponsorship, presented an opportunity for lower-league teams to bask in the limelight of a national tournament. Stockport’s road to the final was marked by tactical ingenuity and a blend of youthful zest and seasoned experience, a hallmark of Bergara’s management style.

The climax of this remarkable campaign was the final at Wembley Stadium, held on 24th May 1992, against Stoke City. This was a momentous occasion for Stockport County, marking their first-ever appearance at the iconic Wembley.

The match was closely fought, echoing both teams’ competitive spirit on the pitch. Sadly, Stockport County couldn’t emerge victorious, and Stoke City took the trophy with a narrow 1-0 win.

A year later, there was further heartbreak as, once again, Stockport County’s fans had another date at Wembley. This time, it was Port Vale they faced.

And while the team that featured Edwards, Todd, Wallace, Finley, Miller, Williams, Gannon, Ward, Francis, Beaumont (Preece 56) and Duffield lost 2-1, the Stockport supporters received plenty of praise for creating an incredible atmosphere. Even Port Vale fans paid tribute to the Hatters fanbase.

In the summer of 1990, Dave Jones joined Stockport County. He initially worked with their youth squad. Eventually, he became the first team manager in March 1995, after Danny Bergara. Thanks to his leadership, the team were promoted to the First Division in 1997. Under his guidance, Stockport reached the semi-finals of the League Cup. They narrowly missed out on advancing with a 2-1 aggregate loss to Middlesbrough despite an impressive victory at Riverside Stadium.

It was quite a memorable cup journey for Stockport as they defeated teams like Sheffield United, Blackburn Rovers, Southampton and West Ham United—all from divisions above them at that time.

Dave Jones, who led them through their best years, moved to Southampton following the impressive performance, and Gary Megson stepped in.

Gregson led the side to an eight-place finish just two slots from the playoffs, the best-ever position the team has been in their history. The great spell ended, and by 2001, they found themselves back in the Third Division, where they have played a better part of football over the first century since its formation.

In 2003, Jim Gannon, who played for Stockport County FC, took over and led the team back to safety in 2005-06. The following year, they pushed for promotion, winning nine in a row without conceding a goal. Despite these efforts, they fell agonisingly short, and despite winning 5-0 at Darlington on the last game of the season, Bristol Rovers pipped them to the final playoff spot.

If that season left a sour taste in the mouth, the following season was much sweeter. This time, Stockport reached the playoffs and beat Wycombe Rovers in the semi-finals. In the final, they won 3-2 to secure promotion. The icing on the cake was the identity of the opposition, local rivals Rochdale.

In 2009, due to substantial accumulating debts and unserviced loans, the club was set for sale, with the 2015 Group becoming the new owners in May 2010. The new owners vowed to bring the team back to glory but were relegated to non-league football for the first time in 106 years.

Stockport County 2011-21 – The Drop into Non-League Football

After being relegated to the Conference National, Mathias was appointed Stockport County’s permanent manager but was soon dismissed due to a failed club purchase attempt. Dietmar Hamann replaced him but resigned after winning only three of nineteen matches. Jim Gannon, a former manager and fan, was then appointed as director of football and helped the team avoid relegation, finishing 16th.

In 2012, Stockport regained sole tenancy of Edgeley Park, and Ryan McKnight became the youngest chief executive in UK football at the club in January 2013. Gannon was sacked again and replaced by Darije Kalezić, who was dismissed after two months due to poor results. Ian Bogie took over but couldn’t prevent relegation to the Conference North.

The club switched to a part-time model and struggled initially under Bogie, who resigned in August 2013.

Alan Lord took over, leading to mid-table finishes in the next two seasons. In 2015, the club’s board released a ‘Moving Forward’ document focusing on stability, sustainability, stadium, and success.

Neil Young became manager in 2015 but left in January 2016 after failing to challenge for promotion. Gannon returned for a third stint, leading the team to a ninth-place finish and a Cheshire Senior Cup victory. The club narrowly missed promotion in the following seasons.

In the 2018–19 season, Stockport won their first league title in 52 years, earning promotion back to the National League. They also reached the FA Cup second round and FA Trophy semi-finals.

In 2020, local businessman Mark Stott became a local hero and bought the club, making it debt-free and pledging to return it to full-time football. Under Dave Challinor, appointed in November 2021, Stockport topped the National League in 2021–22, securing promotion back to the EFL after an 11-year absence.

“It was important for us to find a new owner who had a passion and long-term vision for the club. Mark has shared a vision for Stockport County FC that preserves the values and identity of this community-based club while enabling long-term sustainability and success on and off the pitch. We share Mark’s ambitions for the future of Stockport County FC and are pleased to be entrusting the club to him at such a critical moment in its history” – Richard Park, Stockport County Chairman.

Mark Stott, a native of Stockport and the esteemed founder and CEO of Vita Group based in Cheshire is a highly accomplished professional and a devoted football enthusiast. With his recent acquisition of the Club, Mark states he is keenly aware of the importance of thoroughly evaluating its requirements and objectives as his foremost responsibility.

So far, Stott is delivering on his promise to return the club to its glory days.

Stockport County – Executive Set-Up
Position Name
Owner Mark Stott
Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Vaughan
Directors Mark Dawson, Ken Knott
Head of Football Administration Alex Cowdy
Club President Steve Bellis
Brand and Comms Director David Ancell
Director of Operations Richard Simkin

Last season, they lost the playoffs finals that would have guaranteed them promotion to English League One, losing on penalties to Carlisle United after a fourth-place finish. This season, they are on course for automatic promotion; they are one of the in-form clubs in the country and have a healthy six-point lead at the top.

In October, the club broke its record with 11 successive wins. Further wins against Worksop (5-1 in the FA Cup) and a 2-4 win over Swindon in the league took the tally to 13. The winning run ended with a 0-2 defeat by Bolton in the Papa Johns Trophy. Not many Stockport County will be that bothered by that cup defeat as the club continues to win in the league. I’ll discuss that in more detail later in this article.

Stockport County FC: The Badge and Identity

Delving into the history of Stockport County Football Club reveals a rich local heritage and football culture. The club’s original motto, “Stockport County the Friendly Football Club,” once adorned its badge but has since been removed in more recent designs. This change perhaps reflects an evolution in the club’s identity, though fans expressed dissatisfaction with the club’s response to public inquiries.

The nickname “The Hatters” is a nod to Stockport’s historical significance in the hat-making industry, a craft dating back to the 17th century. This industrial heritage is further celebrated with a museum dedicated to hatting in the area. Such historical ties add character to the club and anchor it firmly in the community’s past.

The name of ‘Stockport’ itself is rooted in the Anglo-Saxon language, with ‘Stoc’ referring to a wooden castle or stockade and ‘port’ indicating a cleared wood – the likely source of timber for the stockade. This origin story paints a picture of Stockport’s early days as a wooden fortification in a forest clearing, underscoring the town’s evolution over centuries.

Edgeley Park, the home ground of Stockport County, was initially built for rugby league in 1901. However, by the following year, the focus shifted to football, with Stockport County Football Club taking residence. This stadium has since become an integral part of the club’s history, hosting significant matches, including a memorable FA Cup tie in 1950 that drew a crowd of 28,000 against Liverpool. The current capacity of Edgeley Park stands at 10,841.

The club’s local rivalry with Crewe Alexandra adds another layer to its rich narrative, illustrating the competitive spirit and community pride that pervade English football culture.

Stockport County is one of the oldest clubs in England and has rocked their accustomed blue and white colours over the years, although they have played with other colours. Some suggest the inaugural colours are red and white, and there was a spell in the thirties to the sixties when they wore white shirts and black shorts. There was a spell where they wore an Argentina-style kit but still had blue and white as the custom colours.

The club used the crest based on the arms of the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport from 1991 to 2010. They made some adjustments in 2006, adding the motto Courage and Faith’ written in Lattin as ‘nimo et Fid’. The blue shield is from the coat of arms of the Stockport family.

In 2010, after the ownership changed to the 2015 Group, they took over a new crest, removing the Latin motto with the green patch at the base of the Stockport County badge. The flag of Cheshire features three wheatsheaves and a sword.

In 2020, the Stockport County badge was given an additional makeover, with a blue circle added to the outside of the badge.

Stockport County FC – Past Players – The Era of Legends

With a club as historic as Stockport County, it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that they have witnessed their fair share of legends playing at Edgeley Park.

In fact, one of the greatest players to have ever played football, George Best. Best returned to professional football with Stockport County a year after he departed from Manchester United. At United, he had achieved remarkable success from age 15, securing two league titles, a European Cup, and the prestigious Ballon d’Or, all before turning 23.

Now at 29, Best had joined Stockport County, a team in the lowest division of the Football League, which had ended the previous season at the bottom of the Fourth Division. This was during a time when automatic relegation from the league was not yet a practice.

Best donned the white and blue of Stockport County, a stark contrast to his days at Manchester United. Edgeley Park saw a crowd of 8,000 gather to witness Best’s debut for the Hatters. Best, acknowledging his lack of peak fitness, cautioned before the game, “Please don’t judge me on this match, I am a long way off fitness.”

Nevertheless, in a friendly match against First Division Stoke City, Best showcased his enduring talent by scoring an impressive 25-yard free kick, contributing to a 1-1 draw.

Gordon Banks, a renowned figure from the 1966 World Cup and a Stoke City legend, was also present at the game.

Best’s stint with Stockport County was brief yet memorable. He played only three league matches, scoring two goals, before moving to Cork Celtic on Boxing Day in 1975, just over a month after his arrival at County.

An iconic moment for the team’s development was when their number one, Harry Hardy, received a national team call-up and featured in England’s 4 – 0 win against Belgium. He is the only England international player to ever grace the club despite managing just one appearance. Jarkko Wiss of Finland has the most international caps for the Hatters, who played nine times for his country.

Stockport County Most Appearances Overall
Player Appearances
Andy Thorpe 555
Bob Murray 495
Jim Gannon 480
Mike Flynn 460
John Rutter 452

Andy Thorpe has the most appearances for Stockport County, has four hundred and eighty-nine games in the league, and has 555 in all competitions. The English defender had two spells at Stockport County, making his debut at seventeen years before moving to Tranmere Rovers for the 1986-87 season before returning one and a half years later.

Starting his professional journey at the age of 17 in 1978, Thorpe made a significant impact during his time at Stockport County, accumulating 380 appearances before moving to Tranmere Rovers in the 1986-87 season. After 18 months, he returned to County and added 175 more appearances to his already outstanding record. Thorpe’s final game for Stockport County was against Peterborough United in the 1992 Football League Trophy final at Wembley. Thorpe currently serves as the physio at Rochdale A.F.C.

Stockport County Most Appearances for a Goalkeeper
Player Appearances
Jack Bowles 306
Ben Hinchliffe 281
Alan Ogley 269
Joe Butler 223
Neil Edwards 218

Jack ‘Tiger’ Bowles, also known as John Charles Bowles, was a notable goalkeeper born on August 4, 1914, in Cheltenham, England, and passed away in 1987. His football career was primarily highlighted by his significant contributions to Stockport County, where he made an impressive 306 appearances.

Bowles’ journey with Stockport County began in the 1938/39 season, following his transfer from Accrington Stanley, and he remained a pivotal part of the team for nine seasons.

His tenure at the club was marked by several milestones, including his 300th appearance and achieving 50 clean sheets.

After his time at Stockport County, he joined Winsford United in the 1952/53 season. During the wartime suspensions of competitive football in England, Bowles also made 32 appearances as a wartime guest player from Mansfield Town.

Stockport County Most Appearances by a Midfielder
Player Appearances
Bob Murray 495
Trevor Porteous 364
Johnny Price 345
Billy McCulloch 338
Chris Beaumont 325

Murray is the second most-capped player in the Stockport team and the highest-capped midfielder. Bob Murray’s journey with Stockport County began in November 1951 when, at 19, he moved from Inverurie, Scotland, to join the team. A promising tall defender, Murray chose County over other interested clubs and balanced his football career with an apprenticeship at AV Roe’s Woodford factory, training in the evenings.

Making his first team debut in September 1952, Murray quickly became a mainstay for The Hatters, showcasing versatility by playing in various positions. Although his preferred position was midfield, he could also be deployed as a half-back and forward.

Known for his consistency and loyalty, he was a near-constant presence in the team, missing only two games in the season following his debut. He scored his first goal against York City in March 1953. His adaptability was further highlighted in a season where he scored nine goals while completing national service.

From the 1954-55 season onwards, Murray solidified his role as a half-back, forming effective partnerships with teammates like Gordon Wilmott, Frank Clempson, Ken Hodder, and Trevor Porteous. His physical strength and football intelligence were vital in his record-breaking run of 226 consecutive league and cup games from August 1954 to February 1959, setting a Stockport County FC Football League consecutive appearance record of 213 games.

Remarkably, he also played in all 27 of County’s FA Cup games between November 1952 and November 1963, setting another enduring record.

Bob passed away in 2017, Hatter’s fans applauded his memory of the player who was one of the inaugural inductees into the Stockport County FC Hall of Fame.

Stockport County Most Goals in a Single Season – Alf Lythgoe
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1932–1934 Stockport County 69 (80)
1934–1938 Huddersfield Town 72 (42)
1938–1939 Stockport County 50 (24)
Total 191 (146)

Born on March 16, 1907, Alfred Peter Lythgoe was an accomplished English footballer known for his forward position at Stockport County and Huddersfield Town during the 1930s. His journey in football management began in 1953 with Altrincham.

Lythgoe’s early career saw him at Crewe Alexandra, but he was let go for being considered undersized. He then ventured into non-league football, playing for teams like Whitchurch, Congleton, and Sandbach. His breakthrough came while playing for Ashton National in 1932, catching the eye of Division Three North team Stockport County.

In his debut season with Stockport County, Lythgoe netted 19 goals. He outdid himself the following year, scoring an astounding 46 goals in 39 league matches—a record that stands to this day at the club.

This feat included scoring hat-tricks in consecutive games against Southport, Darlington, and Wrexham. His prowess caught the attention of Huddersfield Town, who signed him in October 1934 for £3,500. Lythgoe returned to Stockport in 1938, where he concluded his playing days.

Lythgoe passed away on April 17, 1967, at the age of 60.

Stockport County Hall of Fame
Nationality Player Nationality Player
England Andy Thorpe Scotland Bobby Murray
England Mike Flynn England John Rutter
Republic of Ireland Jim Gannon England Jack Connor
England Alf Lythgoe Saint Kitts and Nevis Kevin Francis
England Sean Connelly England Brett Angell
England Brendan Elwood England Trevor Porteous
England Alan Ogley England Jim Fryatt
England Bill Atkins England Bill Williams
Scotland James Stevenson England Billy Bocking
England Joe Butler England Johnny Price
Uruguay Danny Bergara England Harry Hardy
England Dave Jones England Micky Quinn
England Tommy Sword England Len White
England Rodger Wylde England Lee Todd
England Eric Webster

Jack Connor was the most prolific scorer for the Hatters, born in 1919, playing as a centre forward. In his career, he played 381 games, scoring 201 goals. He scored one hundred and forty goals for the Hatters, where he spent a big chunk of his career and played for other teams such as Carlisle United, Ipswich Town and Albion Rovers.

Stockport County – Current Squad

Below is the detailed list of the Stockport County players, their position, and their nationality.

Stockport County – Current Squad (22/11/2023)
No. Pos. Player Nation
1 GK Ben Hinchliffe England
2 DF Kyle Knoyle England
3 DF Ibou Touray Gambia
4 DF Akil Wright England
5 DF Neill Byrne Republic of Ireland
6 DF Fraser Horsfall England
7 DF Macauley Southam-Hales Wales
8 MF Callum Camps Northern Ireland
9 FW Paddy Madden (captain) Republic of Ireland
10 MF Antoni Sarcevic England
11 MF Nick Powell England
12 GK Jordan Smith England
13 GK Bobby Jones Republic of Ireland
14 MF Will Collar England
15 DF Ethan Pye England
16 FW Jack Stretton Scotland
17 DF Ryan Rydel England
18 MF Ryan Croasdale England
19 FW Kyle Wootton England
20 FW Louie Barry (on loan from Aston Villa) England
21 MF Myles Hippolyte Grenada
22 MF Joel Cotterill (on loan from Swansea City) Wales
23 DF Alfie Pond (on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers) England
25 FW Isaac Olaofe England
26 DF Jayden Richardson (on loan from Aberdeen) England
28 MF Ashton Mee England
29 DF Josh Popoola England
30 MF Cody Johnson England

Stockport County – Training and Development

Stockport County has training facilities in Carrington fully equipped with a gym, restaurant, recovery room, three elite training pitches, player briefing rooms, player’s lounge, and office spaces for managers and staff.

There are plans to build a Community Football Campus to help develop local talent and house the first and Academy teams. The facility will help develop grassroots football and allow local residents to train and exercise, thus promoting a healthy lifestyle.

” While Edgeley Park is very much the home of the club, the training ground can be thought of as the home of the team as they will spend the majority of their time there. We know from studies that environment controls up to 80 per cent of human behaviour.” – Simon Wilson, Stockport County’s director of football.

The Stockport County training centre has been leased from Sale FC Rugby Club for three years and has made numerous improvements to reach the required standards.

Stockport County Manager and Technical Team
Position Name and Nationality
Director of Football Simon Wilson (England)
Manager Dave Challinor (England)
Assistant Manager Clint Hill (England)
Goalkeeping Coach Nick Colgan (Republic of Ireland)
Head of Performance Analysis Sean O’Callaghan (England)
First Team Scout Matt Jansen (England)
Director of Youth Development Damien Allen (England)
Head of Academy Coaching Michael Raynes (England)
Sports Therapist Luke Smith (England)
Strength and Conditioning Nick Donnelly (England)
Club Doctor Amjad Choudry (England)
Kit Man Richard Landon (England)

*Information is taken from the club’s website and correct at the publishing date (22/11/2023).

Stockport County – The Supporters and Community

Stockport County has a huge fan base, and even during the bad times, their supporters got behind the team. Even during the dark, non-league days, thousands turned out to cheer them on.

Stockport County achieved an impressive average attendance of 3,997 throughout the 2018/19 season, positioning them as one of the top four teams in non-league football.

League Two 2022/23 Average Attendances
# Team Sum Matches Average
1 Bradford City 408,644 23 17,767
2 Stockport County 208,561 23 9,068
3 Swindon Town 208,470 23 9,064
4 Leyton Orient 180,354 23 7,841
5 AFC Wimbledon 174,900 23 7,604

Last season, in the 23 home games, 208.561 Stockport County supporters attended games, an average of 9.068, making them the second-best supported team in the division.

Only Bradford City had more. As Bradford spent two years in the Premier League (1999–2000 & 2000-2001), it’s no surprise their fan base is higher.

One refreshing thing for a football club is that if you wish to join Stockport County’s online message board, you must upload a photo ID. As a result, the messages are from actual fans, and the Stockport County forum doesn’t have the level of toxicity that you will find elsewhere. This initiative is an excellent idea from a club known as the “friendly club”.

Stockport County has some celebrity supporters, including Daz Sampson & Tony O’Shea.

Daz Sampson – Musical Genius and Football Expert

Daz Sampson is a multifaceted British personality known for his roles as a professional football manager/scout, music producer, and broadcaster. Born Darren Sampson on November 28, 1974, in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England, he has significantly impacted the music and sports industries.

Sampson’s musical journey is marked by his involvement in several groups, leading to nine Top 30 UK singles. His notable stint in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006 with the song “Teenage Life” garnered much attention. He established Sporting Riff Raff Records and continued to release recordings. His music style primarily revolves around dance and hip-hop genres.

Parallel to his music career, Sampson has been actively involved in football management. He has managed UK, Europe, Asia, and the USA teams. In 2016, he became the North West of England scout for Ayr United, a Scottish Championship team. His football career also includes a brief period as the first-team Manager of Phuentsholing United FC in the Bhutan Premier League.

Sampson’s early life shifted from aspiring professional footballer to radio broadcasting following an injury. He has been part of various musical projects like Bus Stop, Fraud Squad, and Uniting Nations, contributing to several hits. Additionally, Sampson has ventured back into radio broadcasting and has been involved in TV and radio projects since 2011.

Tony O’Shea – The Darts Superstar with Stockport Ink

Tony O’Shea, born on 9 May 1961, is an English professional darts player nicknamed “Silverback” due to his figure. He has yet to secure a win in these events despite reaching the finals of seven major British Darts Organisation (BDO) tournaments.

O’Shea’s darts career commenced in earnest in 2002 with his debut at the BDO World Championship. He narrowly lost to Colin Monk in his first appearance. He returned the following year, achieving a remarkable victory over Ted Hankey in the first round before again falling to Monk.

His career has been marked by notable moments, including a televised nine-dart finish against Adrian Lewis during the International Darts League in 2007, coinciding with his 46th birthday, and a victory at the 2008 Welsh Masters.

In the 2009 Winmau World Masters, O’Shea entered as the top seed but was defeated in the semi-finals. That year, he also won the WDF World Cup men’s singles, arguably his most significant victory to date.

The following years saw fluctuating fortunes for O’Shea, with a shocking first-round loss in the 2011 BDO World Championship despite being the world number one the previous year. In 2012, he attributed his success at the BDO World Championship to working with sports mind coach Stephen McKibben, which helped him reach his second World Championship final. However, he was defeated by Christian Kist.

In 2013, O’Shea reached his third World Championship final but struggled significantly, losing to Scott Waites and becoming the first man to lose his first three BDO World Championship finals.

Stockport County – Junior Supporters

There are numerous initiatives to engage the young generation of Stockport supporters called Junior Supporters Club with a huge social media presence. They have incentives such as gift hampers, regular Junior supporters’ forums, exclusive newsletters, and invites to Christmas Parties. The goal is to engage the young generation, who are the club’s future, from a young age to ensure they stay loyal supporters and build chemistry with the team from a tender age.

Stockport County’s Community Trust

The Stockport County Football Club has established a Community Trust, a philanthropic aspect of the club. They offer programmes that promote education, healthy living, and quality lifestyles for the local community. The group has a strategic focus subdivided into four aspects:

  • Improve the education literacy.
  • Better Mental health of the community.
  • Increase physical activity.
  • Work on developing a solid community.

Regular Stockport County supporters’ forums are used to air concerns and considerations. The issues raised are used to improve the club’s status to ensure constant improvement.

Stockport County – Current League Position and Prospects

Stockport County’s league position is exciting, currently cruising at the top of the English League Two ahead of pre-season favourite Wrexham. They gave their fans a great run in the first eighteen games, winning thirteen, drawing two, and losing three.

They are in an excellent position for promotion as they boast the best goal-scoring record in the league with thirty-nine goals and have been playing some of the best football.

Not surprisingly, football betting sites have them at low odds of gaining promotion this year. If you back them now, you’ll do well to get anything higher than 1/9. Their closest rivals, odds-wise, are Mansfield (1/4) and Wrexham (1/2).

League Two Standings 22/11/2023
Position Team Played Won Drawn Lost For Against GD Points
1 Stockport County 18 13 2 3 39 18 21 41
2 Mansfield Town 17 9 8 0 31 13 18 35
3 Notts County 18 10 3 5 37 31 6 33
4 Wrexham 18 9 6 3 34 29 5 33
5 Crewe Alexandra 17 9 5 3 36 25 11 32
6 Barrow 18 8 7 3 21 15 6 31
7 Accrington Stanley 18 9 2 7 27 24 3 29
8 Gillingham 18 9 1 8 17 23 -6 28
9 Morecambe 16 8 3 5 25 20 5 27
10 AFC Wimbledon 17 6 7 4 25 19 6 25

*Data is taken from the BBC website and correct at the time of writing (22/11/2023).

They have won each of the last twelve league games in the run that saw them cement a place at the top of the table.

One fan, speaking on the Stockport County forum, wrote;

” What a club. What a time to be a County fan. I’m a relative sprog, having only been attending for 40-odd years. But this does feel really special. The amount of media coverage today alone gives a sense of the feel about the place at the moment. Long may it continue.” – rodders85, Stockport County Fan.

Stockport County – Title Winning Form
Competition Date Result
EL2 09-09-23 AFC Wimbledon 1 : 2 Stockport County
EL2 16-09-23 Milton Keynes Dons 1 : 2 Stockport County
EL2 23-09-23 Stockport County 5 : 0 Wrexham
EL2 30-09-23 Accrington 1 : 3 Stockport County
EL2 03-10-23 Stockport County 2 : 0 Forest Green
EL2 07-10-23 Stockport County 1 : 0 Doncaster
EL2 14-10-23 Harrogate Town 1 : 3 Stockport County
EL2 21-10-23 Stockport County 3 : 2 Grimsby
EL2 24-10-23 Crewe 0 : 2 Stockport County
EL2 28-10-23 Stockport County 2 : 0 Tranmere
EL2 11-11-23 Swindon 2 : 4 Stockport County
EL2 18-11-23 Stockport County 2 : 0 Colchester

Stockport County can proudly claim they are the in-form team in all four divisions. Having already broken club records for their current winning streak, many more records could fall if they continue in this vein.

Stockport County – A Bright Future on the Horizon

The remarkable history of Stockport County is a testament to the enduring spirit and resilience of football. From its origins in 1883 to its resurgence, the club has faced both highs and lows with incredible determination.

Despite challenges such as relegation and financial struggles, Stockport County has become not only a football club but also a symbol of hope and pride for its community.

With Mark Stotts’s acquisition and the club’s return to the EFL, a new chapter begins in Stockport County history. These developments and the team’s performance and strong leadership indicate a promising and exciting future, much like its vibrant past.

As Stockport County continues to shape its story, one thing remains evident: it is not solely defined by wins or losses but by the support of its devoted fans and the unbreakable bond it shares with the community.

Stockport County’s future shines brightly as a club deeply rooted in history yet always looking ahead, striving for excellence both on and off the field.

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