Blackpool (Home)
- Stockport County have won their last three meetings with Blackpool, who are trying to recover from a rough spell that has seen them lose four of their last five in all competitions.
- Ian Evatt has returned to Blackpool to steady the ship, bringing his usual approach of possession-based football and building from the back.
- However, there are injuries and Evatt has had to shuffle his line-up too much to build any continuity in defence, with his side among the league’s leakiest in terms of goals conceded (39).
Stockport (Away)
- The stakes are higher for Stockport than for Blackpool in Tuesday’s League One clash with the Hatters a lot more likely to edge the encounter based on recent form, head-to-head record and the continuity of their squad.
- Stockport County are fourth in the league table with 45 points from 26 matches, a +5 goal differential and a strong promotion push.
Head-to-Head
Stockport County have won their last three games against Blackpool , including a 3-0 win at Bloomfield Road in August 2024 .
Key Players
- Blackpool
- Ashley Fletcher is Blackpool’s main striker and source of goals, but they have little else in terms of threat when they get forward.
- Amario Cozier-Duberry brings some creativity from the wings, but Evatt cannot really trust the defence.
- Stockport
- Kyle Wootton offers Stockport a focal point for their attacks and is the club's top scorer this season.
- Benoný Andrésson has been their ‘super-sub’ all season, coming on to score late goals in January, and they are always a threat from set-pieces.
Betting Insights
- Stockport’s recent form, record against Blackpool and their position in the table all suggest they are more likely to win this game and the betting odds reflect that with the visitors 2.48, Blackpool 2.76 and a tie 3.25.
- The Over 2.5 goals bet at 1.9 is also appealing.
Prediction
- Back the promotion-chasing Hatters to maintain their momentum by taking the points from Bloomfield Road on Tuesday with a win.
- The style clash between these two clubs will be fascinating as Blackpool like to build patiently, but County are direct and will press them all over the field.
