Stockport County – Notts County

Stockport County host Notts County in what promises to be a pivotal clash for both sides. The home side sit eighth in the table with nine points from three wins and three defeats, boasting a respectable 16‑10 goal difference, while the visitors occupy a precarious 16th place, having gathered seven points from one win, four draws and a single loss, their goals scored and conceded perfectly balanced at seven each. A victory would see Stockport solidify a push for the top half, whereas a point for Notts County could be crucial in their battle to climb out of the relegation zone. Historically the two clubs have met evenly, adding an extra layer of intrigue to a fixture that could reshape the fortunes of both campaigns.