Blackpool – Stockport County

Blackpool host Stockport County in what promises to be a tightly contested fixture, with the home side sitting tenth on eight points after two wins, two draws and two defeats and a modest +2 goal difference (11‑9). The visitors sit just above them in eighth place, having amassed nine points from three victories and three losses and enjoying a superior +6 margin (16‑10). Both teams have identical records in terms of games played, but Stockport’s slightly richer scoring ledger could prove decisive on a ground where Blackpool have struggled to convert chances into points. The clash will likely be pivotal for the mid‑table scramble, as each side looks to pull away from the congested cluster of teams vying for a top‑half finish.