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Stevenage vs Stockport Betting Tips & Live Stream - League One Play-Off Draw Predicted

alex-waite
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Last updated: Thu 07 May 2026 16:01
Stevenage are known for their toughness at home, while Stockport have a solid away record. With both sides evenly matched, experts predict a likely play-off draw at the Lamex Stadium. Suggested bets include a draw at 3.3 odds (3 units) and a 1-1 result at 6.5 odds (1 unit). The analysis favors a tightly contested match with no clear winner.
Alex Waite 07 May 2026
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  • Stevenage are unbeaten 14 of their last 15 home games
  • Stockport have drawn a lot of recent away matches
  • A cagey League One play-off draw is the best bet
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Stevenage are unbeaten in 6 consecutive home games (Getty)

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Stevenage give little away at home and Stockport have drawn plenty of away games recently. Neither side will want to lose this League One play-off semi-final first leg and a draw has good value. 

Stevenage Undefeated in 6


  • Stevenage are unbeaten in 6 consecutive home games.
  • Stevenage are unbeaten in their last 5 home matches against Stockport.
  • Stockport are unbeaten in their last 5 away League One games.

2025/26 League OneStevenageStockport
Current Position6th3rd
Wins2122
Draws1211
Losses1313
Goals Scored (pg)49 (1.07)71 (1.54)
Goals Conceded (pg)46 (1.00)58 (1.26)

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Stevenage have a 6-2 advantage against Stockport, alongside one draw.

Stevenage Rock Solid at the Lamex


Stevenage secured a League One play-off spot after going unbeaten in 11 of their final 14 matches. Home form was key to the top six finish as Stevenage won five of their final six at the Lamex. 

Alex Revell’s side were unbeaten in their last four fixtures in 2025/26. Draws with Lincoln 2-2 and Doncaster 1-1 came either side of a 1-0 home victory against Barnsley. 

The Boro then confirmed their place in the League One play-offs following a 1-0 final-day home victory against Wigan. Stevenage were in control with 1.33-0.52 XG and Dan Sweeney scored a 91st-minute winner. 

Stockport Draw a Lot of Away Matches


Stockport had a solid run-in to complete the League One season and lost just two of their final 11 matches. 

The Hatters failed to lose in any of their final five away games. They drew three on the road in that unbeaten run at Luton 1-1, Bolton 2-2 and Exeter 3-3.

The Greater Manchester side followed those stalemates with home losses to Mansfield 1-0 and Port Vale 2-1 and a 3-1 win against Peterborough. 

Dave Challinor’s outfit ended the campaign on a high by defeating Barnsley 3-1 away. Adama Sidibeh, Ollie Norwood and Benony Andresson scored and Stockport had nine shots on target. 

Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News


Stevenage (4-4-2): Filip Marschall; Jasper Pattenden, Charlie Goode, Carl Piergianni, Saxon Earley; Daniel Kemp, Louis Thompson, Harvey White, Jordan Roberts; Matt Phillips, Jamie Reid

Defender Lewis Freestone is an injury doubt. 

Forward Harry Cornick is out with an ankle issue. Attacker Tyreece Simpson is also unavailable due to an ACL injury.

Stockport (4-2-3-1): Corey Addai; Che Gardner, Kyle Wootton, Ethan Pye, Tayo Edun; Ollie Norwood, Odin Bailey; Jack Diamond, Josh Stokes, Malik Mothersille; Adama Sidibeh

Midfielder Tyler Onyango and defenders Callum Connolly, Arttu Hoskonen and Brad Hills are ruled out through injury.

Verdict

Stevenage are a tough side to play against at the Lamex and Stockport are a decent away team. There’s little between these opponents and a League play-off draw is likely.

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