English League One
2026-05-24 - Bolton Wanderers vs Stockport County
A Sports Betting Pick by ArmchairPunter
Football : England: League One
Venue: Wembley Stadium
Sunday 24th May 2026, 1300hrs (GMT)
The League One play-off final features this upcoming all-Lancashire clash between Bolton Wanderers and Stockport County at Wembley Stadium on Sunday lunchtime with both sides seeking a return to the English second tier for next season.
Only two points separated 3rd placed Stockport County and 5th placed Bolton Wanderers in the final League One table at the end of the regular season and Bolton Wanderers reached this season’s play-off final thanks to 1-0 wins in both home and away legs against Bradford city in the semi-finals.
However, until the recent play-off semi-final, Bolton had managed just one win in their preceding six league matches along with being involved in three draws as well as being dealt two defeats.
In addition, Steven Schumacher’s side have drawn in 9 of their 23 away games this season.
Stockport County bring a three-game winning streak into this upcoming play-off final having registered important wins against Barnsley along with home and away wins over Stevenage in the play-off semi-finals.
Stockport achieved an impressive 3rd place finish at the end of the regular League One season but in truth The Hatters fell a long way short of runners-up Cardiff City who finished a significant 14 points ahead of Dave Challinor’s side.
Nevertheless, Stockport County have slipped to just two defeats in their last 13 matches overall in the domestic third tier which also includes picking up eight wins along with being involved in three stalemates.
Stockport finished the season with an overall away record of 9-7-7 33/32 while Bolton Wanderers ended their season on the road with draw-heavy record of 6-10-7 24/28.
The Betting Verdict
Overall, Bolton Wanderers and Stockport County ended up being involved in draws at half-time in 20 of a total of 46 away games.
The Pick :
Bolton Wanderers 1-1 Stockport County
