STOCKPORT. Stockport County beat Salford City to win 2-1. A goal from J. Stretton was decisive in the 115min. All goals were scored in the second half. It was Stockport County to strike first with a goal of Isaac Olaofe at the 68′. Then it was a goal in the 112′ minute to make things even for 1-1. Eventually, Jack Stretton gave the win to Stockport County in the 115′ minute with a goal. Stockport County capitalized on its better ball possession (59%).
The match was played at the Edgeley Park stadium in Stockport on Saturday and it started at 12:30 pm local time. The referee was Ben Toner with the collaboration of Graeme Fyvie and Dean Treleaven. The 4th official was Darren Drysdale. The weather was clear. The temperature was pleasant at 19.7 degrees Celsius or 67.44 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 47%.
Match Statistics
- 59 Ball Possession 41
Shots
- 17 Total 19
- 5 On Target 12
- 12 Off Target 17
- 4 Shots blocked 5
- 164 Attack 106
- 102 Dangerous attack 43
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 13 Free Kicks 21
- 0 Penalties 0
- 11 Corners 2
- 6 Off Sides 2
Fouls
- 17 Total 17
- 7 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 4
Ball possession
Stockport County had a superior ball possession 59% while Salford City was struggling with a 41% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Stockport County had a more offensive attitude with 102 dangerous attacks and 17 shots of which 5 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Stockport County won the match.
Stockport County shot 17 times, 5 on target, 12 off target. Talking about the opposition, Salford City shot 19 times, 12 on target, 17 off target.
Cards
Stockport County received 7 yellow cards (Fraser Horsfall, Callum Camps, Isaac Olaofe, Ryan Rydel, Antoni Sarcevic, Kyle Knoyle and Myles Hippolyte). On the other side, Salford City received 2 yellow cards (Ibou Touray and Elliot Watt).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Stockport County will have 79 points to sit in the 4th place. Talking about the opposition, Salford City will stay with 75 points like Mansfield Town to hold in the 7th place.
Next matches
Stockport County – Formation
Stockport County
19'
61'
68'
Stockport County started with a 3-5-2 line-up (3-5-2).
The manager Dave Challinor decided to play with the following team: Joe Lewis, Callum Camps, Akil Wright, Connor Lemonheigh-Evans, Ben Hinchliffe , Fraser Horsfall , Chris Hussey , Kyle Knoyle , Ryan Rydel , Isaac Olaofe and Paddy Madden .
The home team had on the bench: Vitezslav Jaros, Ryan Croasdale, Myles Hippolyte, William Guy Collar, Neil Byrne, Jack Stretton and Antoni Sarcevic.
Substitutions
Stockport County made 5 changes: Connor Lemonheigh-Evans for Will Collar (61′), Joe Lewis for Ryan Croasdale (61′), Callum Camps for Antoni Sarcevic (62′), Akil Wright for Myles Hippolyte (67′) and Isaac Olaofe for Jack Stretton (94′).
Best player: Ben Hinchliffe
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Stockport County was the goalkeeper: Ben Hinchliffe. His rating is 8.50. He performed 10 saves.
Salford City – Formation
Salford City
Salford City started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
Neil Wood played with: Conor McAleny, Callum Hendry, Alex Cairns , Liam Shephard , Theo Vassell , Adrian Mariappa , Ibou Touray , Elliot Watt , Stevie Mallan , Luke Bolton and Matt Smith .
These were the players on the bench: Ethan Stuart William Galbraith, Joel Torrance, Ryan David Leak, Matthew Lund, Louie Barry, Callum Morton and Shane McLoughlin.
Substitutions
Salford City made 4 changes: Conor McAleny for Louie Barry (69′), Callum Hendry for Matthew Lund (69′), Matt Smith for Callum Morton (105′) and Luke Bolton for Shane McLoughlin (120′).
Best player: Matt Smith
Following our analysis, the most impressive player for Salford City was Matt Smith.
His rating is with 15 passes (33% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 22 duels out of 46.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the League Two.
