Stockport County, for a second year running, received Blackburn Rovers for a Friday-night friendly at Edgeley Park and, in what was a repeat of the 2023 pre-season meeting, as they lost to a single second-half goal from the penalty spot.
Match Report
Super-sub Kyle Wootton fires Stockport County to first pre-season victory at home to Championship club Stoke City
Stockport County’s opening home friendly in back-to-back meetings with Championship opposition at Edgeley Park saw them prevail with a single-goal triumph against Stoke City.
Congleton Town score two late goals to snatch draw against neighbours Leek Town in competitive pre-season friendly
Congleton Town manager Richard Duffy dismissed any notion this was a pre-season friendly against neighbours Leek Town.
Ewan Catt’s late winner gives Ashton United big pre-season win at National League North Marine
Ashton United secured their best victory of the pre-season campaign with a late winner at Marine, newly promoted to National League North.
Mossley score two last-gasp goals to force an unlikely draw in pre-season friendly against Irlam FC at Seel Park
Mossley’s never-say-die spirit was found in abundance in their pre-season draw at home to Irlam FC.