Stockport County's pre-season campaign got off to a tough start as they were defeated 2-0 by Bristol City in a friendly match in Spain. The League One side, currently 3rd in the league with 77 points from 46 games, recent form WLWLD, and a +13 goal difference (71 scored, 58 conceded), will look to bounce back from this loss.
What happened in the match?
Stockport County took the lead in the first half when Adama Sidibeh fired into the bottom corner from the edge of the box. However, Bristol City equalized with eight minutes to play when Jayden Fevrier lashed home from outside the area to double the lead. The match finished 2-0 in favor of Stockport County.
Why it matters for Stockport County
The loss to Bristol City is a setback for Stockport County, but it's not the end of the world. The team will look to learn from their mistakes and come back stronger in their next match. With a recent form of 3W-0D-2L (WLLWW, most recent first), Stockport County will be looking to get back to winning ways.
What comes next for Stockport County?
Stockport County's next fixture is against Preston at home on August 1st. The team will be looking to bounce back from this loss and get their pre-season campaign back on track. With a strong squad and a good team spirit, Stockport County will be looking to make a statement in their next match.
