Stevenage vs Stockport County: match statistics
The match promises to be very evenly contested. Stevenage presents solid home form with a 53% win rate and a +9 goal difference, keeping a clean sheet in 53% of matches. However, Stockport County holds a better table position (5th place) and a higher average xG (1.27 vs 1.29), though they win 44% of away matches. Recent form for both teams is average (1.2 and 1.4 PPG), and shooting statistics are similar (11% conversion for both). Considering Stevenage's high draw percentage at home (40%) and the balanced offensive and defensive parameters of both teams, I predict a slight advantage for the visitors, but with a high probability of points being shared.
Stevenage vs Stockport County: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Stevenage play Stockport County in EFL League One (England). The match date is 28 February 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Stevenage: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Stockport County: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Stevenage scores 1.02 and concedes 1.02 goals per match. Stockport County scores 1.53 and concedes 1.27. League average: 2.62 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Stevenage 44%, Stockport County 59%. Over 2.5: Stevenage 35%, Stockport County 59%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Stockport County has higher xG: 1.50 vs 1.20. Stevenage: 10.0 shots per match, Stockport County: 12.9.
Match halves
Stevenage: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 0.58. Stockport County: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.80.
Goals by minute
Stevenage: 16-30 (10 goals). Stockport County: 76-90+ (19 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.62 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
3 H2H matches: 1-0-2. Average goals 2.33, BTTS 33%.
Match description
The match promises to be very evenly contested. Stevenage presents solid home form with a 53% win rate and a +9 goal difference, keeping a clean sheet in 53% of matches. However, Stockport County holds a better table position (5th place) and a higher average xG (1.27 vs 1.29), though they win 44% of away matches. Recent form for both teams is average (1.2 and 1.4 PPG), and shooting statistics are similar (11% conversion for both). Considering Stevenage's high draw percentage at home (40%) and the balanced offensive and defensive parameters of both teams, I predict a slight advantage for the visitors, but with a high probability of points being shared.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Stevenage | Stockport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Stockport County is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Stevenage · 1.8 pts / match - Stockport County
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Stockport County is 50% better for: goals scored per match.
1.02 goals / match - Stevenage · 1.53 goals / match - Stockport County
Stevenage is 25% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.02 goals / match - Stevenage · 1.27 goals / match - Stockport County
Stevenage scores in 73% of matches (35 of 48 matches), while Stockport County keeps a clean sheet in 29% (14 of 49 matches).
Stockport County scores in 84% of matches (41 of 49 matches), while Stevenage keeps a clean sheet in 40% (19 of 48 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Stevenage
Over / Under — Stockport County
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Stockport County is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.29 pts / match - Stevenage · 1.43 pts / match - Stockport County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Stevenage - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Stockport County - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 49%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (10 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (19 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Stevenage
Stockport County
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Stevenage | Liga | Stockport County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.04 | 2.62 | ▲ 2.80 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 52% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 35% | 51% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 27% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 70% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 69% | 81% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Stevenage 1 - 0 - 2 Stockport County. Average goals 2.33, both teams scored in 33% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Stevenage vs Stockport County?
The EFL League One match finished Stevenage 2:1 Stockport County. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Stevenage and Stockport County?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Stevenage won 1, Stockport County won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Stevenage vs Stockport County?
Stevenage score 1.02 goals per game on average and Stockport County 1.53. The EFL League One average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Stevenage's matches and 59% of Stockport County's.
What form are Stevenage and Stockport County in?
Over the last 5 games Stevenage have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Stockport County 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Stevenage vs Stockport County?
The statistical background for Stevenage vs Stockport County — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.