Stockport County Injury Update: Wigan Test Looms
Stockport County's injury concerns persist as they prepare to face Wigan in their next League One fixture. The team's medical staff are working to get key players back on the pitch, but the latest update suggests a few more weeks of recovery time for some key players.
What happened?
According to the latest injury update from Blackpool FC, Stockport County's Fraser Horsfall will not be available for their upcoming match against Wigan due to complications from his ankle surgery in April. The defender has been struggling with his recovery and is still not where he needs to be.
Why it matters for Stockport County
The injury to Horsfall is a significant blow to Stockport County's chances of success in their upcoming match against Wigan. The team will need to rely on their other players to step up and fill the gap left by Horsfall's absence.
What comes next?
Stockport County will need to regroup and focus on their next match against Wigan. The team will need to work together to get their key players back on the pitch and find a way to overcome their injury woes.
Stockport County are currently 3rd in League One, with 77 points from 46 games, and a goal difference of +13. They have scored 71 goals and conceded 58. They are 26 points behind leaders Lincoln and have a recent form of 3W-0D-2L (LLWWW). Their next fixture is against Wigan, who are 16th in the table.
In other news, Stockport County's recent form has been affected by injuries to key players. Dion Charles is out of the boot and is not quite ready for their next match, while Tom Bloxham is very close to being available but has not made the final call on whether he travels. Oluchi Nwankwo is set to spend the next couple of months on the sidelines after being forced off in Blackpool's recent behind-closed-doors friendly against Blackburn Rovers.
Recent form (last 5): 3W-0D-2L (LLWWW, most recent first); lost the last 2.
Last result: Bolton 4-1 Stockport County (2026-05-24).
Next fixture: vs Wigan (away, 2026-09-05) (16th in the table).
Goals this season: 71 scored, 58 conceded (+13 goal difference).
Title race: 26 points behind leaders Lincoln.
The team's medical staff are working to get key players back on the pitch, but the latest update suggests a few more weeks of recovery time for some key players. Stockport County will need to regroup and focus on their next match against Wigan. The team will need to work together to get their key players back on the pitch and find a way to overcome their injury woes.
