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Stockport County's Malik Mothersille struggled in his debut season, and the new appointment of Jim McNulty must help unlock the attacker's full potential.
What happened to Mothersille?
Mothersille made just three goal contributions for Stockport County last season and was nowhere near his previous best.
His poor campaign only makes McNulty's job that much more important to rediscover his form.
Why it matters for Stockport County
The Hatters were lucky to have the goals of Kyle Wooton and Oli Norwood to lead them to a play-off final. However, they may have gone all the way should the 22-year-old have reached his previous heights.
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| League standing | 3rd in League One, 77 pts, 22W-11D-13L from 46 games |
| Goals this season | 71 scored, 58 conceded (+13 goal difference) |
| Title race | 26 points behind leaders Lincoln |
| Last result | Bolton 4-1 Stockport County (2026-05-24) |
| Recent form | 3W-0D-2L (LLWWW, most recent first); lost the last 2 |
What comes next?
A player of Mothersille's talent cannot go to waste in League One. Unlocking his potential could be the difference between winning promotion or not for the Hatters. Challinor was unable to do so last season, but McNulty has an opportunity to help the attacker flourish in the 2026/27 term.
McNulty likes to set his team up with a 4-2-4 shape when attacking, and Mothersille could benefit greatly from this. Time will tell whether the 41-year-old is a perfect match for the Hatters and their attackers. As of 28 Jun 2026, Stockport County is looking to bounce back from their play-off final loss and challenge for promotion to the Championship. With McNulty at the helm, the team will be looking to improve their form and make a push for the top tier.
