Bolton Wanderers vs. Stockport County Preview

BOLTON, England (Interstat) — Bolton Wanderers host Stockport County on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in a League One clash at the University of Bolton Stadium. The match carries added weight after the teams played to a 2-2 draw on April 6, a result that left both sides jockeying for position in the final weeks of the season.

Stockport County enters the game on a high after a 3-1 victory at Barnsley on May 2. The win followed a mixed stretch for the visitors, who are 4-2-3 in their last nine outings. Since the April 6 draw with Bolton, Stockport defeated Port Vale 1-0 on April 28, beat Peterborough United 3-1 on April 25, lost 1-0 at Mansfield Town on April 21, and drew 3-3 at Exeter City on April 18. Earlier in the season, Stockport posted back-to-back 3-0 wins over Wycombe Wanderers (April 3) and AFC Wimbledon (March 28), and a 2-0 victory at AFC Wimbledon on April 15.

Bolton Wanderers, meanwhile, are coming off a 3-2 home loss to Luton Town on May 2. The defeat extended a rocky stretch for the hosts, who are 1-3-2 in their last six matches. Since the April 6 draw, Bolton tied 1-1 at Bradford City (April 25), drew 3-3 at home with Hfield Town (April 18), beat Stevenage 5-1 on April 14, and lost 2-0 at Cardiff City on April 11. Before that, Bolton recorded a 2-1 win at Plymouth Argyle on April 3, but lost 1-0 at Port Vale on March 21 and drew 0-0 with Doncaster on March 17.

The head-to-head history slightly favors Stockport. In addition to the April 6 draw, Stockport won 2-0 at Bolton on Aug. 3, 2025. That victory gives the visitors a 1-1-0 record in the two most recent meetings.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw. Both teams will look to tighten defensively after conceding multiple goals in recent matches. Stockport’s attack, which scored three goals in two of its last five games, may test a Bolton back line that allowed two or more goals in four of its last seven.

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. local time. The match is the final regular-season meeting between the sides this campaign.