Stockport County defender Brad Hills has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury. The 22-year-old picked up the injury during County's 1-1 draw with Luton Town on Saturday.

What happened?

Hills has been an important part of the Stockport side, starting 27 out of the Hatters' 37 league matches. He initially joined Stockport on a loan deal from Norwich City in February 2025 before making the move permanent in the summer.

Why it matters for Stockport County

The injury would rule him out "for the foreseeable future" without putting a time frame on how long that would be. This is a significant blow to Stockport County's promotion hopes, as they currently lie fifth in League One.

What comes next?

The Hatters continue their League One campaign with a home clash against AFC Wimbledon at Edgeley Park on Saturday (15:00 GMT). As of 27 Jun 2026, Stockport County's current standing is: | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 3rd in League One, 77 pts, 22W-11D-13L from 46 games | | Recent form | WLWLD | | 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) | The team will need to adjust their strategy without Hills, and the upcoming match against AFC Wimbledon will be a crucial test of their strength and resilience.