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 title race.

Stockport, currently 5th in the standings with 66 points from 39 games, trail the leaders by 21 points. They've earned 40 points from 20 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Plymouth, sitting 9th with 59 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 29 points from 19 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 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). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Wycombe Wanderers, Stockport recorded a 3-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Addai, Osborn, Pye, Olowu, Dacres-Cogley, Norwood, Bailey, Stokes, Wootton, Diamond, Olaofe. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Plymouth's last outing came against Bolton, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Hazard, Mackenzie, Mitchell, Ross, Edwards, Dale, Kane, Boateng, Curtis, Pepple, Oseni. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

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 plenty of goals: Stockport's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Plymouth's games average 3.3 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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