Stockport County's Dramatic EFL Cup Exit: Doncaster Rovers Win Shoot-Out
Stockport County's EFL Cup campaign came to an end in a dramatic shoot-out loss to Doncaster Rovers. The Hatters' season so far has seen them score 71 goals and concede 58, with a 26-point gap to league leaders Lincoln.
What happened?
The match finished 1-1 after 90 minutes, with Stockport County's Alfie May scoring the opener. However, Kyle Wootton equalized for the Hatters, and the game went to penalties. Doncaster Rovers' goalkeeper Tommy Simkin was the hero, saving two vital stops in the shoot-out to edge the tie in their favor.
Why it matters for Stockport County
The loss marks the end of Stockport County's EFL Cup campaign, but the team will look to bounce back in their next fixture. The Hatters are currently 3rd in League One, with 77 points from 46 games, and a recent form of 3W-0D-2L.
What comes next?
Stockport County will look to regain their momentum in their next fixture, which is against Wigan away on September 5th. The Hatters will be eager to get back to winning ways and close the gap to league leaders Lincoln.
Stockport County's recent form
The Hatters have lost their last two matches, with a recent form of 3W-0D-2L. However, they will be looking to turn their fortunes around and get back to winning ways.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 3rd in League One, 77 pts, 22W-11D-13L from 46 games, recent form WLWLD.
The Hatters' season so far has seen them score 71 goals and concede 58, with a 26-point gap to league leaders Lincoln. They will be looking to close this gap and get back to winning ways in their next fixture.
Last result: Bolton 4-1 Stockport County (2026-05-24).
The Hatters' last result was a 4-1 loss to Bolton, which marked a setback in their season. However, they will be looking to bounce back and get back to winning ways in their next fixture.
Next fixture: vs Wigan (away, 2026-09-05).
Stockport County will face Wigan away on September 5th, and they will be eager to get back to winning ways and close the gap to league leaders Lincoln.
Goals this season: 71 scored, 58 conceded (+13 goal difference).
The Hatters have scored 71 goals and conceded 58 this season, with a +13 goal difference. They will be looking to continue this form and get back to winning ways in their next fixture.
Title race: 26 points behind leaders Lincoln.
The Hatters are currently 26 points behind league leaders Lincoln, and they will be looking to close this gap and get back to winning ways in their next fixture.
