Stockport County vs Blackburn Rovers Match Analysis & Prediction
13/08/2024 9:30 pm
In the first round of the EFL Cup, Stockport County will play host to Blackburn Rovers at Edgeley Park on Tuesday night.
Stockport County kicked off their domestic campaign a 2-0 victory over Cambridge United, a result that has left them in second position after the first matchweek.
The Hatters had 48% possession in that game but still managed to produce 22 shots and three big chances, and although Cambridge did have 11 shots of their own, they failed to create any big changes despite having more of the ball.
Manager Dave Challinor has led Stockport from the National League to the third tier since his appointment in November 2021, and last season his side won the League Two title.
In the 2023-24 edition of the EFL Cup, Stockport were eliminated in the first round after losing on penalties against Sheffield Wednesday on August 8, 2023.
Opoonents Blackburn also won on the opening day of their league campaign, with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Derby County that saw them end the day in first place.
Manager John Eustace said after the win that some of his side’s defensive lapses were down to tired legs in the last 15 minutes, insisting that his team controlled large portions of the game.
Last season in the EFL Cup, Blackburn were knocked out in the fourth round against Chelsea after losing 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on November 1.
The Riversiders have in fact progressed from six of their last eight ties in the competition, and both defeats in this run have come against Premier League teams.
Stockport County vs. Blackburn Rovers Head to head
In the previous six meetings between these two teams, Blackburn have claimed five victories while they have drawn once. Stockport have scored one goal and conceded seven in the process.
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19/02/2000Stockport County0Blackburn Rovers1Championship
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04/11/2000Blackburn Rovers2Stockport County1Championship
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14/04/2001Stockport County0Blackburn Rovers0Championship
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28/07/2023Stockport County0Blackburn Rovers1Club Friendlies
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02/08/2024Stockport County0Blackburn Rovers1Club Friendlies
Stockport County Team News
Stockport County will hope that the injury Lewis Bate sustained against Cambridge is not too serious, but he will play no part in Tuesday’s contest.
Jayden Fevrier, Tyler Onyango and Sam Hughes are expected to come into the hosts’ starting lineup.
Stockport County's Last 5 Matches
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13/07/2024Oldham Athletic1Stockport County0Club Friendlies
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27/07/2024Stockport County1Stoke City0Club Friendlies
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02/08/2024Stockport County0Blackburn Rovers1Club Friendlies
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03/08/2024Carlisle United2Stockport County1Club Friendlies
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10/08/2024Stockport County2Cambridge United0League One
Blackburn Rovers Team News
Blackburn Rovers are likely to make changes on Tuesday in anticipation of their game against Norwich City on August 17.
The Riversiders’ Yuki Ohashi, Sammie Szmodics and Andreas Weimann could all make appearances against Stockport.
Blackburn Rovers's Last 5 Matches
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06/07/2024Accrington Stanley1Blackburn Rovers2Club Friendlies
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26/07/2024Morecambe1Blackburn Rovers1Club Friendlies
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27/07/2024Wigan Athletic1Blackburn Rovers1Club Friendlies
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02/08/2024Stockport County0Blackburn Rovers1Club Friendlies
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09/08/2024Blackburn Rovers4Derby County2Championship
Stockport County vs. Blackburn Rovers: Odds and Predictions
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Double Chance: Blackburn or X
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