Bolton Wanderers vs Stockport County
Bolton Wanderers
Stockport County
Bolton Wanderers 4–1 Stockport County
Bolton Wanderers dismantled Stockport County 4-1 at home, and the underlying data tells you this result was far less surprising than the pre-match market suggested. The home side's shape and territorial control proved too much for a Stockport team carrying significant injury problems.
Bolton Wanderers picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.
Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.
The result has implications at both ends of the Bolton Wanderers end of the standings.
Bolton 4-1 Stockport: The Structural Gap That Decided This League One Play-Off Contest
Bolton Wanderers dismantled Stockport County 4-1 at home, and the underlying data tells you this result was far less surprising than the pre-match market suggested. The home side's shape and territorial control proved too much for a Stockport team carrying significant injury problems.
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- 29'assist: Odin Bailey
- 60'Foul
- 62'off: Xavier Simons
- 64'Own Goal
- 65'off: Josh Stokes
- 65'off: Louie Barry
- 65'off: A. Sidibeh
- 72'off: Thierry Gale
- 72'off: Mason Burstow
- 76'off: Max Conway
- 80'Foul
- 81'assist: J. McAtee
- 81'off: Ben Osborn
- 90+5'off: T. Edun
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Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the League One standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bristol City | 42 | 28 | 9 | 5 | 93 |
| 1 |  Lincoln City | 46 | 31 | 10 | 5 | 103 |
| 1 |  Lincoln | 42 | 28 | 9 | 5 | 93 |
| 2 |  Cardiff | 42 | 24 | 10 | 8 | 82 |
| 2 |  Cardiff City | 46 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 91 |
| 3 |  Bolton | 43 | 19 | 16 | 8 | 73 |
| 3 | Stockport County | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 77 |
| 4 |  Bradford City | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 77 |
What was the final score of Bolton Wanderers vs Stockport County?
The match finished 4-1 to Bolton Wanderers.
Who won Bolton Wanderers vs Stockport County?
Bolton Wanderers won the match 4-1.
When did Bolton Wanderers vs Stockport County take place?
The match took place on Sunday, 24 May 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Bolton Wanderers defeated Stockport County 4-1 in League One, a result that went against our model's pre-match pick of a Stockport win at 38 probability. Bolton's attacking display overwhelmed Stockport despite the visitors' recent form showing both goals in four of their last five matches. The home side's superiority proved decisive, reversing recent head-to-head fortunes where Stockport had won one of the previous two meetings. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Bolton's 4-1 win moved them into contention within League One's upper tier at 5th place. Stockport dropped from 3rd following their first defeat in five matches, though they remained competitive in the standings. Our model suggests Bolton's clinical finishing masked underlying xG weakness; Stockport's collapse appeared anomalous given their recent form. The result demonstrated how single performances can shift momentum, though both sides' underlying metrics suggested closer competition than the scoreline indicated.
Bolton Wanderers v Stockport County · League One · 24/05/2026, 13:00:00