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.
Wigan Athletic sign Silko Thomas on a season-long loan from Leicester City
Wigan Athletic have further strengthened their forward options with the loan arrival of exciting winger Silko Thomas, subject to Premier League, EFL, and FA approval.
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.
Wigan Athletic sign young Manchester United striker Joe Hugill on season-long loan
Wigan Athletic has signed exciting forward Joe Hugill on loan from Manchester United, subject to Premier League, EFL, and FA approval.
Toby Sibbick becomes Wigan Athletic’s sixth summer signing arriving from Scottish Premier League side Hearts for an undisclosed fee
Wigan Athletic has signed defender Toby Sibbick from Scottish Premiership side Hearts, subject to EFL, FA approval, and international clearance.