Bolton vs Stockport County prediction 24.05.2026 | League One Playoffs
Bolton Wanderers
Kick off:
Date:
Stockport County
1
2.63
X
3.15
2
2.65
Contents
- Competition: League One Playoffs
- Date: 24/05/2026
- KO: 13:00 UK / 14:00 CEST
- Venue: Wembley Stadium
A place in the Championship is on the line in London this weekend as Bolton Wanderers take on Stockport County.
After a gruelling 48-game campaign, both sides stand just one win away from promotion after Stockport overcame Stevenage while Bolton saw off Bradford in the semi-finals.
Stockport have enjoyed the better of recent meetings, but with so much at stake, a tense and closely fought encounter is expected at Wembley.
Bolton Wanderers vs Stockport County Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Bolton Wanderers
2 : 2
Stockport County
League One
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Stockport County
2 : 0
Bolton Wanderers
League One
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Bolton Wanderers
0 : 1
Stockport County
League One
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Stockport County
5 : 0
Bolton Wanderers
League One
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Stockport County
0 : 2
Bolton Wanderers
EFL Trophy
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Stockport County
2 : 2
Bolton Wanderers
Club Friendlies 3
Bolton and Stockport County have met on seven occasions since 2021. Stockport won four of those games while Bolton picked up just one victory.
Bolton team overview
Bolton make the trip to Wembley after edging past Bradford in their League One playoffs semi-final contest.
Amario Cozier-Duberry’s goal gave the Trotters a 1:0 first-leg victory before Xavier Simons’s late goal in the second-leg secured another one goal success for Steven Schumacher’s side.
Before those victories, Bolton had endured a poor run of form at the end of the League One season. The Wanderers failed to win eight of their last ten league fixtures before their playoff wins against the Bantams.
Head coach Schumacher has just one confirmed injury issue. Corey Blackett-Taylor is ruled out with a thigh injury.
Last matches of Bolton Wanderers
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Bradford City
0 : 1
Bolton Wanderers
League One
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Bolton Wanderers
1 : 0
Bradford City
League One
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Bolton Wanderers
2 : 3
Luton Town F.C.
League One
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Bradford City
1 : 1
Bolton Wanderers
League One
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Bolton Wanderers
3 : 3
Huddersfield Town
League One
Bolton Wanderers lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Jack Bonham
Defenders
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14
Jordi Osei-Tutu
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18
Eoin Toal
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3
Chris Forino-Joseph
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6
George Johnston
Midfielders
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8
Josh Sheehan
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21
Ethan Erhahon
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19
A. Cozier-Duberry
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27
Ruben Rodrigues
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20
Ibrahim Cissoko
Forwards
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48
Mason Burstow
Stockport County team overview
Stockport County secured their place in Sunday’s League One playoff final with a comfortable 3-0 aggregate victory against Stevenage in the semi-finals. After claiming a narrow 1-0 away win in the first leg, goals from Louie Barry (14') and Kyle Wootton (28') sealed a trip to Wembley for the County faithful.
David Challinor’s side finished the League One season in solid form, winning five and losing only two of their last nine encounters. Stockport conceded just five goals in their last six games with three clean sheets kept in the past month.
Recent results will give Stockport confidence this weekend. The Hatters are unbeaten in their last four games against Bolton, including a 2:0 win earlier this season.
Head coach Challinor has two confirmed absentees this weekend. Brad Hills is ruled out with a cruciate ligament injury, while Tyler Onyango remains sidelined with a hamstring issue.
Last matches of Stockport County
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Stockport County
2 : 0
Stevenage
League One
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Stevenage
0 : 1
Stockport County
League One
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Barnsley
1 : 3
Stockport County
League One
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Stockport County
1 : 2
Port Vale
League One
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Stockport County
3 : 1
Peterborough United
League One
Stockport County lineup
Goalkeeper
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34
Corey Addai
Defenders
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2
Josh Dacres-Cogley
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19
Kyle Wootton
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15
Ethan Pye
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14
Tayo Edun
Midfielders
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26
Oliver Norwood
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27
Odin Bailey
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20
Louie Barry
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28
Josh Stokes
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23
Ben Osborn
Forwards
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29
Adama Sidibeh
Prediction
A tense and tight encounter is likely to develop in Sunday’s League One Playoff final at Wembley.
Under 2.5 goals is my preferred pick on Sunday.
Three Reasons Why We Expect Under 2.5 Goals
- Bolton have seen under 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 matches
- Bolton have seen under 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 5 matches against Stockport County
- Stockport County have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 2 matches
Main prediction Bolton Wanderers - Stockport County
Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Melbet
1.80
Bolton Wanderers vs Stockport County standings in League One
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City | 46 | 31 | 10 | 5 | 89 - 41 | +48 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City | 46 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 90 - 50 | +40 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 71 - 58 | +13 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 58 - 51 | +7 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers | 46 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 70 - 52 | +18 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage | 46 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 49 - 46 | +3 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town | 46 | 21 | 11 | 14 | 68 - 56 | +12 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle | 46 | 22 | 7 | 17 | 75 - 63 | +12 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town | 46 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 74 - 64 | +10 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town | 46 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 62 - 50 | +12 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers | 46 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 69 - 58 | +11 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading | 46 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 64 - 60 | +4 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 54 - 65 | -11 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 50 - 69 | -19 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley | 46 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 68 - 73 | -5 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic | 46 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 49 - 58 | -9 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion | 46 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 50 - 60 | -10 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United | 46 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 64 - 68 | -4 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 51 - 72 | -21 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient | 46 | 14 | 10 | 22 | 59 - 71 | -12 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City | 46 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 52 - 61 | -9 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale | 46 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 - 61 | -25 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United | 46 | 10 | 11 | 25 | 41 - 71 | -30 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town | 46 | 9 | 8 | 29 | 39 - 74 | -35 | 35 |