Wigan vs Stockport County — prediction and preview

Wigan host Stockport County in League One on 5 September. Wigan have won the League One title four times and the FA Cup once, while Stockport County have won the Cheshire Senior Cup, National League, and League Two once each.

Wigan's recent form includes a 3-1 home win against Milton Keynes Dons, a 0-1 away loss to AFC Wimbledon, and a 0-2 home loss to Leyton Orient, scoring three goals and conceding four. Stockport County's last three matches saw them lose 0-2 away at Luton Town, win 5-1 at home against Wycombe Wanderers, and lose 1-2 at home to Blackpool, scoring six goals and conceding five. In nine head-to-head meetings, Wigan have won three, Stockport County have won two, and there have been four draws, with both teams scoring 10 goals. Wigan are managed by Gary Caldwell and have a squad market value of EUR 7.5 million. Stockport County are managed by Jim McNulty and have a squad market value of EUR 9.83 million. Wigan's recent transfers include Finley Burns joining from Manchester City and Archie Harris joining from Bournemouth, while Babajide Adeeko left for Rochdale. Stockport County's recent transfers include Thomas Wilson-Brown joining from Leicester, with Owen Dodgson leaving for Mansfield and Max Metcalfe leaving for Solihull Moors.

Wigan v Stockport County — key numbers
MetricWiganStockport County
Recent form1W 0D 2L1W 0D 2L
Squad market valueEUR 7.5mEUR 9.83m
Previous meetings (9, 4 draws)3 wins2 wins

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