STEVENAGE, England (Interstat) — Stevenage overturned an early deficit to secure a 2-1 victory over Stockport County in a contentious League One match at The Lamex Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, completing a season sweep of their promotion rivals.

The match, which defied pregame projections that heavily favored Stevenage, was defined by a pivotal contribution from a substitute and a flurry of second-half discipline issues.

Stockport County, arriving after a 3-0 midweek defeat to Burton Albion, stunned the home crowd by taking the lead in the 29th minute. Substitute Adama Sidibeh, who had just entered the fray, provided an immediate impact by firing the visitors ahead.

The lead was short-lived. Stevenage responded just six minutes later, with defender Carl Piergianni rising to head home an equalizer from a set-piece in the 35th minute, sending the teams into halftime level.

The game’s decisive moment arrived in the 57th minute. Sidibeh, the goalscorer, turned provider. He assisted on a finish by Matt Phillips, which ultimately proved to be the winning goal. The twist was that Phillips’ strike put Stevenage ahead against the run of Sidibeh’s play, making the Stockport substitute’s stat line of one goal and one assist a bittersweet personal highlight in a losing effort.

The second half deteriorated into a stop-start affair dominated by referee’s interventions. The teams combined for six yellow cards, five of which were issued after halftime. Stockport’s Josh Stokes was booked in the 9th minute, setting an early tone. The caution count escalated following Stevenage’s go-ahead goal, with Stockport’s Jack Diamond and Ethan Pye, and Stevenage’s Louis Thompson and Brad Hills all receiving yellows. Sidibeh also found his way into the book in the 74th minute.

The result marked a reversal of fortune from the teams’ previous meeting on Dec. 13, 2025, when Stevenage won 3-1 at Stockport’s ground. With this victory, Stevenage improved its League One record to 14 wins, 10 losses and 9 draws, solidifying its position in the upper half of the table. Stockport County, despite the loss, remains in strong contention with a record of 16 wins, 9 losses and 7 draws.

The match outcome was notably at odds with statistical forecasts. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 1-1 draw, and its ELO rating system gave Stevenage a 66.4 percent probability to win outright, a margin the home side ultimately justified with the come-from-behind result.

Stevenage’s schedule continues with a trip to Burton Albion on March 7. Stockport County, which has now lost two consecutive league matches, looks to rebound at home against Mansfield Town on the same date.