Dave Challinor has named an unchanged Stockport County lineup for their League One meeting with Barnsley. The manager keeps faith with the eleven who delivered a 3-1 victory over the same opponents just days ago.
Challinor's decision rewards a squad in strong form, with the Hatters sitting third in the table on 16 points. They are three points behind leaders Plymouth and carry a three-game winning streak into this fixture. Top scorer Kyle Wootton, who has seven goals this season, leads the line again after his double in the previous encounter.
Team news and selection
Stockport County's starting eleven shows no alterations from the side that triumphed last time out. Ben Hinchliffe continues in goal behind a back four of Macauley Southam-Hales, Neill Byrne, Fraser Horsfall and Ibou Touray. The midfield trio of Oliver Norwood, Antoni Sarcevic and Lewis Fiorini is retained, supporting forwards Jason Adigun, Kyle Wootton and Mikael Mandron.
Challinor told reporters before the match.
Barnsley, meanwhile, make two changes from their weekend defeat. Defender Jamie McCart and midfielder Callum Styles come into their side, replacing Herbie Kane and Max Watters. The visitors are looking to halt a run of poor form that has seen them slip down the standings.
Context of the fixture
This match is a quick turnaround from the meeting on 10 October, where Stockport came from behind to win convincingly. Patrick Kelly put Barnsley ahead early, but second-half goals from Wootton (two) and Mandron sealed the points. That result was part of a strong recent run for County, whose last five results read three wins, one draw and one defeat.
Supporters can check the full schedule, including the upcoming home game against Bromley on 17 October, on the club's fixtures page. The current standings show Stockport firmly in the promotion conversation after nine games.
With no new injury concerns reported, Challinor has a full squad to choose from. The consistent selection reflects a settled side building momentum. Stockport County next face a home fixture against 21st-placed Bromley in four days' time.
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