League Positions:: Stockport sit 5th (65 points), firmly in the play-off spots, while Burton are 21st (36 points), six points adrift of safety.
Recent Form:: Stockport aim to bounce back from a 1-0 defeat at Wrexham (LWD DL L last 6), whereas Burton are revitalised under Gary Bowyer, winning their last match 2-0 at Shrewsbury and losing only three of their last 13 league games (WW DLW W last 6).
Head-to-Head:: This is only the fourth league meeting. The record stands at one win each and one draw. Stockport won the reverse fixture 3-0 in November 2024.
Why this matters:: Vital points are on the line. A Stockport win strengthens their play-off position, while a Burton victory boosts their survival hopes significantly.
Stockport County, managed by Dave Challinor, suffered a setback last weekend with a narrow 1-0 loss to promotion rivals Wrexham, slipping nine points behind the automatic promotion places. However, they maintain a five-point cushion over 7th-placed Bolton Wanderers in the play-off race and boast strong home form, having lost just once in their last 11 league games at Edgeley Park (W8, D2). They haven't lost consecutive league matches since February 2024.
Burton Albion, under Gary Bowyer, seemed destined for relegation earlier in the season but have staged a remarkable turnaround. Despite remaining in the bottom four, they've won six of their last 12 games after winning just two of their first 25. Their recent away form is particularly impressive, with three wins in their last four matches on the road (at Wigan, Lincoln, and Shrewsbury). However, they face a tough run-in, with matches against five of the current top six still to play.
The historical edge in recent meetings goes to Stockport, who won 3-0 at the Pirelli Stadium in November. Burton haven't scored against County in their last two encounters.
How to Prepare (Fans):
The match kicks off at 12:30 PM UK time on Saturday, March 29th, 2025.
It will be televised live on Sky Sports+.
Limited tickets may still be available via the Stockport County website.
Who This Affects Most:
Both Stockport County and Burton Albion players, staff, and fans due to the high stakes.
Teams around them in the League One table, particularly those competing for play-off spots and those fighting relegation.
What's at stake in this match?
Crucial points for Stockport County's promotion push (currently 5th) and Burton Albion's fight against relegation (currently 21st).
Where and when is the match?
The match takes place at Edgeley Park, Stockport, on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, with a 12:30 PM kick-off.
What happened the last time these teams played?
Stockport County defeated Burton Albion 3-0 away from home in November 2024.
This is a high-stakes game with significant implications at both ends of the League One table.
Stockport have strong home form but need to recover from a recent loss.
Burton are in improved form, especially away, and are fighting desperately for survival.
Recent history favours Stockport, but Burton's resurgence under Gary Bowyer makes them dangerous opponents.
Who do you think will come out on top in this crucial League One encounter? Will Stockport solidify their play-off spot, or can Burton snatch vital points for survival? Let us know your predictions!
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Match Preview: County v Burton Albion - Stockport County (Compiled by Yanuki from club website information)
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