Stockport County vs Mansfield Town – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Stockport County at 56%, yet other data sources diverge — this Stockport County vs Mansfield Town fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis
Mansfield Town make the trip to Edgeley Park to face Stockport County in League One, Regular Season - 46. The match kicks off on Saturday 8 May 2027 at 11:30 UTC.
Form
Stockport County (all games): 5W 1D 4L across 10 League One fixtures this term — 1.60 PPG. Last five: L W L D W. They are averaging 2.00 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. This season is still relatively young for Stockport County, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Stockport County at Edgeley Park this season: 6W 0D 4L from 10 home games — 1.80 PPG on home soil. They are averaging 2.20 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground.
Mansfield Town's overall League One record this term: 4W 3D 3L from 10 games (1.50 PPG). Last five: W L L D D. They are scoring at 1.90 per game and conceding 1.80. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. Mansfield Town have played only a handful of League One games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Mansfield Town's form when playing away from home: 3W 3D 4L across 10 road games this term (1.20 PPG). Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road.
Neither side holds a meaningful form edge. The 1.60 vs 1.50 PPG split is negligible — model and market signals should carry more analytical weight for this one.
H2H History
Across the last 8 meetings, Mansfield Town have the stronger historical record — 5 wins to Stockport County's 1, with 2 draws in the mix.
The 8 previous meetings have averaged 2.6 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 21 Apr 2026, ended 0–1 with Mansfield Town winning.
It is worth noting that Mansfield Town have a superior record in this fixture despite their visitor status — 5 wins from 8 meetings. Home advantage alone is not a sufficient reason to dismiss that track record.
Trading & In-Play
Stockport County — key trading statistics (53 games, 26 at home): they score before half-time in 81% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (home games).
Mansfield Town — key trading statistics (53 games, 26 at away): they score before half-time in 65% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 58% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 38% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Stockport County 57% versus Mansfield Town 55%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Stockport County 58% | Mansfield Town 49%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Stockport County 2.11 xG and Mansfield Town 1.27 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Stockport County attack 1.284 / defence 1.168 | Mansfield Town attack 0.819 / defence 1.182. League average goals — home 1.391 / away 1.325. Stockport County carry an above-average attack strength of 1.284 — their λ of 2.11 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Data: 54 Stockport County games / 53 Mansfield Town games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Stockport County 56% | Draw 23% | Mansfield Town 21%. Fair-value odds: Stockport County 1.79 | Draw 4.35 | Mansfield Town 4.76. The model has a clear lean to Stockport County (56%) — a 35pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 66% | BTTS probability 64% | Total xG 3.38. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 66% — a total xG of 3.38 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 64% reflects that both xG figures (2.11 / 1.27) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Stockport County as the most likely outcome at 56% — clear model lean. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 23% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.38 combined xG gives a 66% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 2.8 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 64%. Form rates are neutral: Stockport County 50% | Mansfield Town 40%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Stockport County vs Mansfield Town | Competition: League One, Regular Season - 46 | Venue: Edgeley Park • Kick-off: Saturday 8 May 2027, 11:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Stockport County 56% | Draw 23% | Mansfield Town 21% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 66% | BTTS 64% | xG Stockport County 2.11 / Mansfield Town 1.27 • Poisson strength factors: Stockport County attack 1.284 / def 1.168 | Mansfield Town attack 0.819 / def 1.182 | league avg home 1.391 / away 1.325 • Poisson stance: Stockport County (56%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.11
Stockport County xG
Expected Goals
1.27
Mansfield Town xG
64%
BTTS
86%
Over 1.5
66%
Over 2.5
44%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Stockport County vs Mansfield Town kick off?
Stockport County vs Mansfield Town is scheduled to kick off at 11:30 on Saturday 8 May 2027 at Edgeley Park.
Where is Stockport County vs Mansfield Town being played?
The match is being played at Edgeley Park.
What competition is Stockport County vs Mansfield Town part of?
Stockport County vs Mansfield Town is a Regular Season - 46 fixture in the League One (England).
Who is favourite to win Stockport County vs Mansfield Town?
Our statistical model gives Stockport County a 56% chance of winning, Mansfield Town a 21% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw — making Stockport County the favourite.
Will both teams score in Stockport County vs Mansfield Town?
Our model estimates a 64% probability that both Stockport County and Mansfield Town will score (BTTS).
Will Stockport County vs Mansfield Town have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 66%.
What is the head-to-head record between Stockport County and Mansfield Town?
Record (8 meetings): Stockport County 1W | Draws 2 | Mansfield Town 5W.
What form are Stockport County and Mansfield Town in?
Stockport County (all comps): 5W-1D-4L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 2.00 / GA 1.40 | L5 L-W-L-D-W. Mansfield Town (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 1.80 | L5 W-L-L-D-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Stockport County's attacking strength (1.28x league average) is weighed against Mansfield Town's defensive record (1.18x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 2.11. Flip it around — Mansfield Town's attack (0.82x) against Stockport County's defence (1.17x) — and the away total comes out at 1.27.
These ratings are built from 54/53 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 10.3%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.6%), 2-0 (7.6%). Together the top three scorelines make up 28% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Stockport County Win
56%
1.80
23%
4.33
21%
4.69
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 1
9.6%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
9.1%
Draw
2 – 0
7.6%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.11
Stockport County xG
Total xG
3.38
1.27
Mansfield Town xG
1.80
56%
Home win
4.33
23%
Draw
4.69
21%
Away win
Goals Markets
85%
Over 1.5
1.18
15%
Under 1.5
6.67
66%
Over 2.5
1.52
34%
Under 2.5
2.94
44%
Over 3.5
2.27
56%
Under 3.5
1.79
25%
Over 4.5
4.00
75%
Under 4.5
1.33
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
64%
BTTS Yes
1.55
36%
BTTS No
2.80
Clean Sheet
28%
3.55
12%
8.26
Win to Nil
16%
6.39
3%
38.69
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 7.2 | 9.1 | 5.8 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 7.6 | 9.6 | 6.1 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 5.3 | 6.8 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Stockport County vs Mansfield Town?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.3%.
How many goals are Stockport County and Mansfield Town expected to score?
The model projects 2.11 expected goals for Stockport County and 1.27 for Mansfield Town, a combined total of 3.38.
How confident is the prediction model for Stockport County vs Mansfield Town?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 56%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Across their last 53 outings, Stockport County have picked up 1.68 PPG on a 26W 11D 16L record — L-W-L-D-W across the most recent five. The sample for Stockport County is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Mansfield Town's form line: 18W 19D 16L from 53 games, 1.38 PPG, last five W-L-L-D-D. It's still early in the season for Mansfield Town, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.68 PPG for Stockport County against 1.38 for Mansfield Town. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
On home soil, Stockport County have posted 1.88 PPG from 26 outings (15W 4D 7L).
On the road, Mansfield Town have gone 7W 10D 9L from 26 away games — 1.19 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Stockport County come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
Stockport County are averaging 1.60 goals scored and 1.26 conceded per game recently; Mansfield Town are on 1.36 scored and 1.19 conceded.
Last 53 Results — League One
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Stockport County
Blended
Mansfield Town
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Stockport County and Mansfield Town in coming into this match?
Stockport County have gone 26W 11D 16L in their last 53 games (1.68 PPG), while Mansfield Town have gone 18W 19D 16L in their last 53 (1.38 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Stockport County at home or Mansfield Town away?
Stockport County's home record (1.88 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Stockport County at home: 1.88 PPG; Mansfield Town away: 1.19 PPG.
Have Stockport County or Mansfield Town been keeping clean sheets recently?
Stockport County have kept a clean sheet in 30% of their recent games, Mansfield Town in 32%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 8 times that we have on record, stretching back to August 2022 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 3 years. The pairing has crossed competitions too — League Two, League One all feature in the head-to-head log. They last met on 21 April 2026, roughly 5 months ago.
Notable Numbers
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Stockport County have gone 0W 1D 3L from 4 meetings on their own ground against Mansfield Town — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 8 Meetings
1
Stockport County
2
Draws
5
Mansfield Town
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Stockport County and Mansfield Town?
From 8 meetings on record, Stockport County have won 1, Mansfield Town have won 5, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Stockport County and Mansfield Town last play each other?
They last met on 21 April 2026, when Stockport County 0-1 Mansfield Town.
Who has won more matches between Stockport County and Mansfield Town?
Mansfield Town have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Stockport County are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 81% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 27% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
Mansfield Town are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 65% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 27% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Stockport County 62%, Mansfield Town 50% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 62% (Stockport County) and 38% (Mansfield Town).
On the defensive side: Stockport County keep a clean sheet in 31% of their matches; Mansfield Town in 31%; Mansfield Town in 35%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Stockport County home games / Mansfield Town away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Stockport County play Mansfield Town?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 62% of Stockport County's games and 50% of Mansfield Town's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Stockport County vs Mansfield Town usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 62% of Stockport County's recent games and 38% of Mansfield Town's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Stockport County and Mansfield Town tend to score early?
Stockport County have had a goal before half-time in 81% of their recent matches, Mansfield Town in 65% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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