Stockport vs Leicester prediction, betting tips, odds and predicted lineups. Read our match preview for the top value bets ahead of this League One clash.
Stockport vs Leicester Match Summary
Competition | English League One |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 12 September 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Edgeley Park, Stockport |
Our Stockport vs Leicester prediction sizes up a lopsided League One clash at Edgeley Park, with the in-form Hatters hosting a Leicester side badly out of sorts.
Stockport go into matchday six sitting third with nine points from five, and they are clear favourites at home after a swaggering start to the campaign.
Leicester, down in 18th on five points following consecutive relegations, arrive in the third tier still searching for consistency and licking their wounds after a heavy home defeat.
Stockport County have drawn their last three meetings with Leicester in all competitions, so recent history hints this fixture is rarely as one-sided as the table suggests.
Stockport vs Leicester Form
Stockport are flying, winning four of their last six in all competitions and scoring 18 goals across those four wins. Last weekend they were 3-0 up inside 21 minutes at Wigan before cruising to a 4-0 away win. Kyle Wootton has attempted 3+ shots in five of his last five League One outings, leading the line with real menace.
Leicester sit 18th and ranked 18th for form, a world away from the hosts. Gameweek five brought a 4-0 home hammering by Oxford United despite out-shooting them 14-12, undoing the good work of a 2-0 win over Plymouth. Harry Souttar has been carded in two of his last three League One appearances, hinting at a rattled backline.
Stockport vs Leicester Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Stockport: Adama Sidibeh (Injured/out)
Leicester: Caleb Okoli (Injured/out), Jakub Stolarczyk (Injured/out), Conor Chaplin (Injured/out), Ben Nelson (Injured/out)
Stockport
Jim McNulty could opt for an unchanged starting XI following the dominant win against Wigan last weekend. Adama Sidibeh remains Stockport's only injury concern for the visit of Leicester.
Leicester
Kamari Doyle could make his full league debut in an attacking midfield role on Saturday. Out wide, Harry Howell could be recalled in place of Wes Burns, while Conor Chaplin and Caleb Okoli are among four confirmed absentees in the Leicester camp.
Stockport vs Leicester Predicted Lineup
Stockport
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Whatmuff; Gordon, Pye, O'Connell; Osborn, Bate, Norwood, Glover; Diamond, Wood; Wootton
Leicester
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: McCarthy; McFarlane, Thomas, Souttar, Joseph; Page; Alves, Braybrooke, Doyle, Howell; Riis
Stockport vs Leicester Key Stats & Match Facts
Stockport County have drawn their last three matches against Leicester in all competitions.
Stockport County have seen under 2.5 goals in their last four matches against Leicester in all competitions.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in five of Stockport County's last six games in League One.
Kyle Wootton has attempted 3+ shots in five of his last five appearances in League One.
There have been 13+ corners in three of Leicester's last three matches in League One.
Stockport vs Leicester Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This one points firmly the hosts' way. Stockport are the standout side in this fixture, scoring freely at home and priced up as favourites at 9/10 with 10Bet, while a shaky Leicester have won just two of their last 10. We fancy the Hatters to take control, and the numbers back a 3-1 home win.
Best Bets
Back Lewis Bate to record over 0.5 shots on target in the Player Shots On Target market for Stockport County. With Stockport strong home favourites and projected for 1.89 goals, their central midfielder is well placed to get a sight of goal. Bate carries a 38.38% implied probability to register at least one shot on target, a spot of genuine value in this market.
Back Kamari Doyle to score anytime in the Anytime Goalscorer market for Leicester. With this fixture projected for 3.21 total goals and a 62.17% both-teams-to-score read, Leicester should carry a threat. Doyle, in line for his full debut in an attacking role, has a 32.10% goal probability and looks a tidy price to find the net.
Stockport vs Leicester Bet Builder
Our Stockport vs Leicester bet builder tips lean into the hosts' attacking form and a corner-heavy Leicester side, combining Over 12.5 corners, Harry Wood anytime, Over 2.5 Stockport goals and both teams to score.
Over 12.5 in the Total Corners market gets the nod because there have been 13+ corners in three of Leicester's last three matches in League One, a clear trend to follow.
Harry Wood to score anytime is backed by his form in front of goal, with the attacking midfielder netting in two of his last three League One appearances.
Over 2.5 in the Total Home Goals market suits a Stockport side that put four past Wigan last time out and have racked up 18 goals in their last four wins.
Both teams to score completes the ticket, with a 62.17% likelihood of goals at each end given how open Leicester have looked defensively.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 14/1 and is as short as 12/1 elsewhere.
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Stockport vs Leicester Talking Points
The mood in the two camps could hardly be more different. Stockport are third and swaggering, McNulty weighing up an unchanged XI after that 4-0 romp at Wigan. Leicester, meanwhile, are still processing that 4-0 home battering by Oxford United, after which the Leicester boss branded his side "too soft and too naive". Recent recruit John Lundstram adds some steel to the engine room, but plenty needs fixing. Kamari Doyle is set for his full debut, and how the visitors handle Wootton and Wood in behind will likely decide whether this stays competitive or turns into another chastening afternoon.
Stockport vs Leicester Predictions FAQs
When is the Stockport vs Leicester English League One game?
Stockport vs Leicester kicks off on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 15:00 UK time.
Where is Stockport vs Leicester being played?
The match is being played at Edgeley Park in Stockport.
What competition is Stockport vs Leicester in?
Stockport vs Leicester is an English League One fixture.
Who are the favourites for Stockport vs Leicester?
Stockport are the favourites, priced at 9/10 with 10Bet, with Leicester available at 3/1 with Bet Victor.
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