Stockport County secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Stevenage in the second leg of their Sky Bet League One play-off semi-final at Edgeley Park on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
The match, which kicked off at 8:00 PM local time, saw both sides battle fiercely for a place in the final. After a tense 90 minutes that ended goalless, the contest entered extra time, where Stockport finally broke the deadlock to seal a narrow win. The result means Stockport advance to the play-off final, leaving Stevenage to rue missed opportunities.
The first leg had ended in a 0-0 stalemate, setting up a decisive clash in Greater Manchester. Stockport’s gritty performance in front of their home fans proved enough to edge past a resilient Stevenage side. The victory marks a significant milestone for the club as they aim for promotion to the Championship.
Fans witnessed an intense encounter, with both teams creating chances but failing to convert until the pivotal moment in extra time. Stockport’s goal came from a well-worked move, though the scorer’s name was not immediately confirmed in the live coverage.
The win sets up a thrilling final for Stockport, who will now await the winner of the other semi-final tie. Stevenage, meanwhile, will reflect on a season that came agonizingly close to glory but ended just short.
