Stockport County

Blackpool

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Stockport County v Blackpool Stats

Data last updated: Fri 21 Aug 2026, 07:31 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Blackpool hosts Stockport County in a crucial League One clash where both teams face contrasting pressures. Blackpool, recently ending a winless streak with a 2-0 victory, rely heavily on Ashley Fletcher's prolific scoring and Zac Ashworth's wing-back energy to fuel their attack. Stockport County, sitting fifth and unbeaten in 14 of their last 17 away games, bring a structured, possession-based approach with a high volume of attacks. The match is expected to be a tactical battle between Blackpool's urgency for points and Stockport's calm, controlled style, with both sides likely to find scoring opportunities as defensive vulnerabilities and attacking strengths collide.

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Both Teams to Score

Ashley Fletcher has scored 15 goals in 18 games, leading Blackpool's attack.
Stockport County average over 105 attacks per match, indicating sustained offensive pressure.
Blackpool concede an average of 1.43 goals per game, showing defensive vulnerability.
Both teams have a 100% BTTS rate in recent matches, highlighting scoring consistency.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model assigns a 76% chance for both teams to score, supported by Blackpool's offensive resurgence led by Ashley Fletcher and Stockport's high attacking volume. Both sides have shown consistent scoring ability recently, with Stockport's 100% BTTS rate and Blackpool's attacking threats combining to create a strong likelihood of goals at both ends. Defensive lapses on Blackpool's side and Stockport's attacking balance further reinforce this probability. The current reflect positive value with an 18.1% edge, making this a confident selection without price warnings.

Blackpool offensive formStrong, led by Fletcher's 15 goals in 18 games

Strong positive

Stockport attacking volume105+ attacks per match, high dangerous attacks

Strong positive

Defensive vulnerabilityBlackpool concedes 1.43 goals per game

Positive

Recent BTTS rate100% for both teams

Strong positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Both teams possess clear attacking strengths and defensive weaknesses that set the stage for goals at both ends. Blackpool's reliance on Ashley Fletcher for scoring and Stockport's sustained offensive pressure suggest an open game. The tactical contrast between Blackpool's urgency and Stockport's composure supports a scenario where both sides find the net.

Main risk

Stockport County provide a stern test but remain vulnerable to high-volume attacks.

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BT4Y analyst view · Both Teams to Score

“This fixture pits Blackpool's attacking urgency against Stockport's structured resilience, creating an environment ripe for goals from both sides. Fletcher's form and Stockport's high attack volume make BTTS a compelling market.”

Key Data Signals

Both Teams to Score evidence

Ashley Fletcher has scored 15 goals in 18 games, leading Blackpool's attack.

Stockport County average over 105 attacks per match, indicating sustained offensive pressure.

Blackpool concede an average of 1.43 goals per game, showing defensive vulnerability.

Both teams have a 100% BTTS rate in recent matches, highlighting scoring consistency.

What To Watch In The Data

Both Teams to Score notes

Over the last four meetings, the average goals per game stand at 2.5, supporting a moderate scoring trend.
Stockport's recent seven consecutive half-time draws suggest early tactical caution, but the second half often opens up, increasing goal opportunities and aligning with an Over 2.5 goals trend in this fixture.

Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Stockport County3

Avg corners for

Blackpool5

Stockport County8

Avg total corners

Blackpool9

Stockport County0

Avg yellow cards

Blackpool2

Stockport County9

Avg shots

Blackpool20

Best odds for this sectionOver 9.5 CornersBetUK guide price · Model 49% vs implied 58% · edge -9 pts

1.73

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Blackpool averages 20 shots per game with 7 on target, reflecting active offensive play, while Stockport averages 9 shots with 4 on target, indicating efficient finishing opportunities. Blackpool's higher corner count and moderate card rate suggest a dynamic, contested match with set-piece chances and physical battles.

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Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Stockport County3

Avg goals scored

Blackpool1

Stockport County1

Avg goals conceded

Blackpool1

Stockport County100%

BTTS rate

Blackpool100%

Stockport County100%

Over 2.5 goals

Blackpool0%

Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBetfred guide price · Model 71% vs implied 56% · edge +15 pts

1.8

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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 53%

1.95

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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 52%

1.85

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Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 70%

1.25

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Over 3.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 34%

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BTTS NoBetfred guide price · model 28%

1.95

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Both teams have demonstrated consistent scoring, with Blackpool and Stockport each maintaining a 100% BTTS rate recently. Blackpool's attack is spearheaded by Fletcher, while Stockport's high volume of attacks and dangerous chances suggest goals are likely from both sides in this fixture.

Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Market odds

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Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBetfred guide price · Model 71% vs implied 56% · edge +15 pts

1.8

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Stockport County to WinBetMGM guide price · model 67%

1.6

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Blackpool Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 42%

3.3

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Stockport County Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 75%

1.32

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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 52%

1.85

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Blackpool to WinBet365 guide price · model 23%

5.5

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DrawBet365 guide price · model 23%

3.7

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The Both Teams to Score market is priced at 8/11, implying a 57.9% chance, while the model estimates a 76% probability, indicating positive value. This discrepancy arises from Blackpool's defensive fragility and Stockport's prolific attack, making the market an attractive bet without price sensitivity concerns.

Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Stockport County

Last 51W 0D 0L

Last 5 record

Last 101W 0D 0L

15 Aug 2026A Plymouth3-1

Blackpool

Last 50W 1D 0L

Last 5 record

Last 100W 1D 0L

15 Aug 2026H Wycombe1-1

Best odds for this sectionHome / DrawBet365 guide price · Model 86% vs implied 88% · edge -1.7 pts

1.14

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Stockport County to WinBetMGM guide price · model 67%

1.6

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Blackpool Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 42%

3.3

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Stockport County Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 75%

1.32

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Away / DrawBetfred guide price · model 46%

2.3

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Blackpool to WinBet365 guide price · model 23%

5.5

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DrawBet365 guide price · model 23%

3.7

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Recent form data shows both teams scoring in their latest matches, with Stockport achieving 3 points and Blackpool 1 point. Stockport's perfect BTTS and Over 2.5 goals rates contrast with Blackpool's lower Over 2.5 rate but matching BTTS consistency, underscoring the likelihood of goals from both sides.

Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

4Stockport County wins

0Draws

0Blackpool wins

27 Jan 2026Blackpool v Stockport County1-2

11 Oct 2025Stockport County v Blackpool1-0

01 Mar 2025Stockport County v Blackpool2-1

17 Aug 2024Blackpool v Stockport County0-3

Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBetfred guide price · Model 71% vs implied 56% · edge +15 pts

1.8

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Stockport County to WinBetMGM guide price · model 67%

1.6

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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 52%

1.85

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Blackpool to WinBet365 guide price · model 23%

5.5

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DrawBet365 guide price · model 23%

3.7

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The head-to-head sample of four matches shows an average of 2.5 goals per game, indicating a balanced scoring environment. While the sample is limited, it suggests neither side dominates defensively, supporting the Both Teams to Score market as both teams have historically found the net.

Season team stats

League One

Stockport County1

Played

Blackpool1

Stockport County3

Avg goals for

Blackpool1

Stockport County1

Avg goals against

Blackpool1

Stockport County0

Clean sheets

Blackpool0

Best odds for this sectionStockport County to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 67% vs implied 63% · edge +4 pts

1.6

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Blackpool Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 42%

3.3

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Stockport County Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 75%

1.32

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Blackpool to WinBet365 guide price · model 23%

5.5

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Season-long statistics reveal Blackpool's defensive struggles, conceding 1.43 goals per game, while Stockport's attacking volume exceeds 105 attacks per match, generating numerous dangerous chances. Both teams' offensive profiles support the expectation of goals at both ends in this contest.

League standings snapshot

Current table context.

Pos	Team	Pts	P	W	D	L	GD
3	Stockport County	3	1	1	0	0	2
11	Blackpool	1	1	0	1	0	0

Stockport County's third-place standing and Blackpool's eleventh position reflect differing stakes, with Stockport pushing for promotion and Blackpool fighting for survival. This competitive context increases the likelihood of an open game where both teams seek to score to achieve their objectives.

Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

100%Stockport County Over 2.5

0%Blackpool Over 2.5

2.5H2H avg goals

Over the last four meetings, the average goals per game stand at 2.5, supporting a moderate scoring trend. Stockport's recent seven consecutive half-time draws suggest early tactical caution, but the second half often opens up, increasing goal opportunities and aligning with an Over 2.5 goals trend in this fixture.

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