Stockport vs Plymouth: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Stockport prepare to host Plymouth on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 under referee Allison, this ENGLAND: League One fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Stockport, currently 5th in the standings with 53 points from 31 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 28 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Plymouth, sitting 12th with 43 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 25 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Stockport and Plymouth have been competitive, with Stockport claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Bradford, Stockport recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Hinchliffe, Pye, Hills, Olowu, Osborn, Bate, Norwood, Onyango, Mothersille, Sidibeh, Wootton. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Plymouth's last outing came against Leyton Orient, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Hazard, Mitchell, Ross, Edwards, Harding, Kane, Boateng, Dale, Watts, Curtis, Pepple. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Stockport are expected to maintain their 3-4-2-1 structure, while Plymouth are likely to counter with a 4-4-2 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Stockport's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Plymouth's games average 3.2 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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