LEAGUE ONE - AN INTRODUCTION
The eighteenth club we meet in our "League One - An Introduction" is
Stockport County
Edgeley Park
Hardcastle Road
Edgeley
Stockport
Cheshire
SK3 9DD
2008/2009 Season
Last season was their first in League One having achieved promotion via the Play Offs from League Two the previous season, beating Rochdale in the Play Off Final.
They finished this past season in 18th place having had ten points deducted through going into administration in April. They had started the season in competitive fashion challenging for a Play Off place before tailing away into a mid table position.
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D |
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F |
A |
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9 |
7 |
7 |
34 |
28 |
7 |
5 |
11 |
25 |
29 |
50 | ||
Leading Scorer
Their leading goalscorer was Tommy Rowe with just seven goals in 50 appearances. The twenty year striker has since signed for Peterborough United becoming their first new signing at the beginning of May.
Manager
Their Manager was Jim Gannon who had been there since 2005 until leaving at the end of the season. During the season it looked as though he may have gone to Brighton but he rejected the offer and remained at Edgeley Park.
Last League Meeting
Our last meeting was on the final day of the 2007/08 season when we lost 0-1 at Edgeley Park (6,284), a result which ensured the Play Offs for them (and ultimately promotion). Earlier in the season they beat us 1-3 (Alan Connell) here at Griffin Park in front of 4,449.
Our overall League record is as follows:
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38 |
12 |
3 |
4 |
35 |
18 |
6 |
6 |
7 |
20 |
24 | |
Previous Highlights
Highlights of matches between The Bees and The Hatters don't come readily to mind but our double over them in the 2004/05 season are pretty much there. We first met them on 28th August here at Griffin Park and goals from Michael Dobson, John Salako and Deon Burton gave us a convincing 3-0 victory in front of 4,643.
The return was on April 2nd when we won 2-1 courtesy of goals from SP Fitzgerald and Sam Sodje, the latter of which sparked of the zaniest of goal celebrations!
Ground
Stockport have used Edgeley Park as their headquarters since 1902 when they moved in with Stockport RLC (who themselves went out of business three years later).
Edgeley Park is now shared with Sale Sharks Rugby Club who own the ground.
The current capacity is 10,812 whilst the record attendance is 27,833 which was achieved in 1950 against Liverpool in the 5th Round of the FA Cup.
Attendances
Their average League attendance last season was 6,129 with a high of 10,273 against Leeds United in December, and a low of 4,790 against Hartlepool in March.
Mileage
Stockport, 200 miles from Brentford, is the fifth longest journey for Bees fans this season.
The Supporters Association will be running coaches to every Brentford League away game this season. Reservations can be made at home matches or by calling 020 8941 0425
BET365 Odds to win League One
At 80/1, Stockport are the outsiders with Yeovil Town for League One next season.
