143rd season in existence of Stockport County FC
Stockport County 2024–25 football season
The 2024–25 season is the 143rd season in the history of Stockport County Football Club and their first season back in League One since the 2009–10 season following their promotion from League Two in the previous season . In addition to the domestic league , the club would also participate in the FA Cup , the EFL Cup , and the EFL Trophy .
Transfers
In
^ The transfer was announced on 3 June, and would become official on June 14 once the transfer window reopened
^ The transfer was announced on 24 May, and would become official on June 14 once the transfer window reopened
^ The transfer was announced on 20 June, and would become official on July 1 once his Leeds United contract expired
^ The transfer was announced on 15 June, and would become official on July 1 once his Blackpool contract expired
^ The transfer was announced on 14 June, and would become official on July 1 once his Sunderland contract expired
^ The transfer was announced on 26 June, and would become official on July 1 once his Mickleover contract expired
^ a b c Signed initially for the Emerging Talent Programme
^ The transfer was announced on 27 June, and would become official on July 1 once his Middlesbrough contract expired
^ The transfer was announced on 11 December, and would become official on January 1 once the transfer window reopened
Out
^ The transfer was announced on 20 May, and would become official on June 14 once the transfer window re-opened
Loaned in
^ On 22 December, it was announced that Barry was to be recalled back to Aston Villa on 2 January.
Loaned out
^ On 25 October, Okeke was recalled back early from his loan at South Shields.
^ On 25 October, Stretton was recalled back early from his loan at Oldham.
Released / Out of Contract
Pre-season and friendlies
On 2 May, Stockport announced they would return to San Pedro del Pinatar for a five day warm-weather training camp.[ 39] A week later, Derby County were confirmed as the opponents in Spain.[ 40] A further four pre-season matches were added to the schedule, against Chester , Oldham Athletic , Blackburn Rovers and Carlisle United . A sixth was added on May 24, versus Barrow .[ 41] In the June, a final pre-season match was confirmed, home to Stoke City .[ 42]
Win
Draw
Loss
Fixtures
Competitions
League One
League table
Pos
Team
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
Promotion, qualification or relegation
5
Reading
23
12
4
7
39
33
+6
40
Qualification for League One play-offs
6
Barnsley
24
11
6
7
36
33
+3
39
7
Stockport County
24
10
8
6
36
25
+11
38
8
Leyton Orient
23
10
4
9
31
22
+9
34
9
Mansfield Town
22
10
4
8
29
25
+4
34
Updated to match(es) played on 1 January 2025. Source:
EFL Official Website Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences
[ 44]
Results summary
Overall
Home
Away
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
24
10
8
6
36
25
+11
38
7
2
2
20
12
+8
3
6
4
16
13
+3
Last updated: 1 January 2025.
Source: Soccerway
Results by round
Round 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 5 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Ground H A H A A H A A H A H A H H H H A A H A H A A H H A A H H A H Result W W W D D L D W D D D L W L W W W L W L W L D D Position 2 1 1 1 5 7 9 5 6 10 9 12 10 10 6 4 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 7 Points 3 6 9 10 11 11 12 15 16 17 18 18 21 21 24 27 30 30 33 33 36 36 37 38
Source:
EFL A = Away;
H = Home;
W = Win;
D = Draw;
L = Loss;
P = Postponed
Matches
The league fixtures were released on 26 June 2024.[ 45]
Win
Draw
Loss
Fixtures
FA Cup
Stockport County were drawn at home to Forest Green Rovers in the first round,[ 55] [ 56] Brackley Town in the second round[ 57] [ 58] and away to Crystal Palace in the third round.[ 59] [ 60]
Win
Draw
Loss
Fixtures
EFL Cup
On 27 June, the draw for the first round was made, with Stockport being drawn at home against Blackburn Rovers .[ 61]
Win
Draw
Loss
Fixtures
EFL Trophy
In the group stage, Stockport were drawn into Northern Group A alongside Accrington Stanley , Tranmere Rovers and Everton U21 .[ 62] [ 63] In the round of 32, Stockport were drawn at home to Bradford City .[ 64] [ 65]
Group stage
Updated to match(es) played on 12 November 2024. Source:
EFL
Win
Draw
Loss
Fixtures
Knoutout stages
Statistics
Appearances and goals
As of match played 1 January 2025
Players with no appearances are not included on the list
Italics indicate a loaned in player
References
Stadium Seasons Related articles
National teams
League competitions
Level 1 Levels 2–4 Levels 5–6 Levels 7–8 Levels 9–10
Combined Counties League (Premier North , Premier South , One )
Eastern Counties League (Premier , One North , One South )
Essex Senior League (level 9 only)
Hellenic League (Premier , One )
Midland League (Premier , One )
Northern Counties East League (Premier , One )
Northern League (One , Two )
North West Counties League (Premier , One North , One South )
Southern Combination League (Premier , One )
Southern Counties East League (Premier , One )
South West Peninsula League (Premier East , Premier West - level 10 only )
Spartan South Midlands League (Premier , One )
United Counties League (Premier North , Premier South , One )
Wessex League (Premier , One )
Western League (Premier , One )
Cup competitions
Youth competitions