Stockport County vs 08.08.26 14:001 – 1(4-5 pen)After Pen
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Match report
Doncaster edge past Stockport County on penalties in League Cup thriller
Stockport County and Doncaster could not be separated after normal and extra time in this League Cup Round of 128 tie at Edgeley Park, drawing 1-1 before Doncaster prevailed 5-4 on penalties. The contest swung on two goals inside a single minute early in the second half, with the shootout ultimately deciding who progressed.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
The breakthrough came in the 50th minute when Alfie May converted from John-Alan McGrath's assist to put Doncaster ahead. Stockport County responded almost immediately, Kyle Wootton levelling matters just a minute later to make it 1-1, a score that held through the remainder of normal time and extra time.
Despite dominating possession and territory, Stockport County could not find a winner. With neither side able to add to the scoreline, the tie went to penalties, where Doncaster held their nerve to win the shootout 5-4 and advance.
Alfie May scored Doncaster's equaliser-turned-opener in the 50th minute and finished with a rating of 7.9, sharing top billing with teammate Tommy Simkin.
Stockport County enjoyed a commanding 73% share of possession yet were unable to convert that control into victory on the day.
Stockport County and Doncaster drew 1–1 (half-time 0–0). Doncaster won the penalty shootout 5–4.
Stockport County met Doncaster in the League Cup (Round of 128). Kick-off was Saturday, 8 August 2026, 14:00 UTC at Edgeley Park. Referee: Leigh Doughty.
Team pages: Stockport County · Doncaster · League Cup
Key moments
- 50' Goal: Alfie May (assist: John-Alan McGrath) — 0–1
- 51' Goal: Kyle Wootton — 1–1
Starting line-ups
Stockport County (4-1-4-1)
Doncaster (4-2-3-1)
Sirius · Why these numbers
Before kick-off Sirius gave Stockport County 51%, the draw 26%, Doncaster 23%. It finished Stockport County 1–1 Doncaster.
A slight rating edge to Stockport County, little else — Stockport County are a shade stronger on our strength rating, and that is most of Stockport County's 51%. The draw at 26% is about what a gap this size usually leaves.
Why Stockport County at 51%?
Stockport County sit 96 points higher on our strength rating — 1505 to 1409. Sides with a 50–100-point rating edge at home won 50.6% of 10,332 such games.
Why only 51%?
No scored evidence points the other way. 51% is what this rating gap has been worth in games like these; the rest is the draw at 26% and Doncaster at 23%.
Why the draw at 26%?
With a rating gap this size the draw starts at 26.5%. These teams' recent games average 3.0 goals — a typical goals environment. Games in that environment drew 24.6% of 24,733.
What did we measure but not count?
Stockport County arrive with 16 fully-tracked matches, so their strength number is a first estimate that will move quickly; Doncaster bring a 124-game record. New-to-the-record sides are where our rating knows least.
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About this match
On this page: the Stockport County vs Doncaster final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this League Cup fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Stockport County and Doncaster team pages or the League Cup page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Stockport County vs Doncaster?
Stockport County and Doncaster drew 1–1 (half-time 0–0). Doncaster won the penalty shootout 5–4.
›Who scored in Stockport County vs Doncaster?
Alfie May (50') for Doncaster; Kyle Wootton (51') for Stockport County.
›Where can I watch Stockport County vs Doncaster highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for Stockport County vs Doncaster; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.