The 2025/26 League One season has kicked off at Edgeley Park, with newly-promoted Stockport County hosting Bolton Wanderers. This match was a significant one for both clubs, with Stockport aiming to make a strong start to life in League One and Bolton hoping to push for a promotion place. The game was highly competitive, with both teams eager to start their season with a positive result.
The game was a tight and hard-fought affair, with both teams displaying incredible determination. However, it was Bolton Wanderers who secured a crucial away victory. Despite Stockport’s efforts, the visitors’ attacking prowess proved to be the difference-maker. This result is a major statement from Bolton, who will be hoping to push for promotion once again this season, while Stockport will need to regroup and focus on their next fixture.
What Time Does Stockport County vs. Bolton Wanderers Kick-Off?
- Location: Stockport, England
- Stadium: Edgeley Park
- Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 07:00 AM ET / 12:00 PM BST
- Indian Time (IST): 4:30 PM IST (Sunday, August 3, 2025)
- Referee: Elliot Bell
Stockport County vs. Bolton Wanderers Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
The last five competitive meetings between Stockport County and Bolton Wanderers have been a mix of results.
- Stockport County: 3 wins
- Bolton Wanderers: 1 win
- Draws: 1
- Last Meeting: March 15, 2025: Bolton Wanderers 0–1 Stockport County (League One)
Current Form (All Competitions)
As this is the first competitive match of the 2025-2026 season for both teams, here is a look at their pre-season results:
Stockport County
- July 26, 2025: Stockport County 0–1 Hull City (Club Friendly)
- July 25, 2025: Salford City 1–1 Stockport County (Club Friendly)
- July 12, 2025: Stockport County 3–2 Bristol Rovers (Club Friendly)
- May 14, 2025: Stockport County 1–1 Leyton Orient (AET, Leyton Orient won on penalties) (League One Play-off Semi-Final)
- May 10, 2025: Leyton Orient 2–2 Stockport County (League One Play-off Semi-Final)
Bolton Wanderers
- July 29, 2025: Bolton Wanderers 2–0 Preston North End (Club Friendly)
- July 26, 2025: Shrewsbury Town 2–5 Bolton Wanderers (Club Friendly)
- July 19, 2025: Hibernian 0–2 Bolton Wanderers (Club Friendly)
- July 15, 2025: Barrow 0–1 Bolton Wanderers (Club Friendly)
- July 11, 2025: Orlando Pirates 0–2 Bolton Wanderers (Club Friendly)
How to Watch Stockport County vs. Bolton Wanderers on TV, Live Stream
| Country | TV/Live Stream |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Football |
| United States | Paramount+, Golazo Network |
| India | FanCode |
| Canada | N/A |
FINAL Match Report
Final Score: Stockport County 1 – 2 Bolton Wanderers
- Goal: Will Forrester (Bolton Wanderers) scored in the 28th minute.
- Goal: Kyle Wootton (Stockport County) scored in the 56th minute.
- Goal: Dion Charles (Bolton Wanderers) scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute.
- Key Moments: Bolton Wanderers took the lead in the first half through a well-taken goal from defender Will Forrester. Stockport County fought back in the second half, with striker Kyle Wootton scoring a crucial equalizer. However, Bolton’s Dion Charles scored late in the game to secure all three points for the visitors.
- Man of the Match: Dion Charles for his decisive goal and a strong attacking performance.
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