League One’s early pacesetters Wigan Athletic host Stockport County at the DW Stadium on September 5th, 2026, in what promises to be an intriguing encounter. Wigan have started the season strongly, boasting three wins from their opening four matches, despite a somewhat leaky defence that has conceded seven goals. Their attacking prowess, however, has seen them score six, indicative of their front-foot approach.
Stockport County, conversely, have had a more measured start, with one win and one loss from their two games played, scoring three and conceding two. While their sample size is smaller, they appear to be a more defensively solid unit. Recent head-to-head encounters suggest a tightly contested rivalry, with Stockport having the edge in the last meeting, a 4-2 victory. The odds reflect this tight contest, with Stockport surprisingly slight favourites away from home despite Wigan's superior start. Watch for Wigan's attacking intent against Stockport's disciplined setup, with the over 2.5 goals market looking appealing given Wigan's early season goal statistics.
41. J. Whitworth, 23. J. Carragher, 5. F. Burns, 3. M. Fox, 6. J. Weir, 8. M. Power, 18. C. Gray, 7. F. Murray, 11. D. Costelloe, 13. L. Harris, 9. S. Perkins
1. O. Whatmuff, 24. K. Gordon, 6. E. O'Connell, 5. E. Pye, 2. J. Dacres-Cogley, 4. L. Bate, 10. O. Norwood, 14. T. Edun, 7. J. Diamond, 19. K. Wootton, 16. H. Wood
Match events
10' Goal Normal Goal — Kyle Wootton (Stockport County)
19' Goal Normal Goal — Harry Wood (Stockport County) (assists: Jack Diamond)
21' Goal Normal Goal — Jack Diamond (Stockport County) (assists: Lewis Bate)
27' Card Yellow Card — Connor Barrett (Wigan)
31' Card Yellow Card — James Carragher (Wigan)
35' Card Yellow Card — Kyron Gordon (Stockport County)
45' subst Substitution 1 — Charlie Gray (Wigan) (assists: Chris Sze)
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