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Stockport County vs Barnsley - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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League One Edgeley Park, Stockport
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
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02:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

Stockport County host Barnsley in the League One. This has the makings of an open, high-scoring game. Barnsley have shipped 1.63 goals a game lately, while Stockport County have conceded 1.23 and scored 1.97. Head-to-head, Stockport County have won 2 to Barnsley's 0, with 3 draws. They last met on May 2, 2026, ending 1:3. xG projections (2.06 - 1.38) back Stockport County to edge this. The model tips Over 2.5 goals in this one.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

73%
Stockport County
20%
Draws
7%
Barnsley
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Stockport County

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

73% / High Confidence
  • Barnsley haven't matched Stockport County's recent run of results.
  • Stockport County are the model's pick here, at 90%.
  • Regular League One form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75.4%
Stockport County Clean Sheet 17%
Barnsley Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Stockport County Barnsley
Matches Played 30 32
Wins 17 10
Draws 4 9
Losses 9 13
Goals Scored 1.97 1.34
Goals Conceded 1.23 1.63
Expected Goals (xG) 2.06 1.38
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 2, 2026 League One
Barnsley vs Stockport County
1:3
Nov 29, 2025 League One
Stockport County vs Barnsley
1:1
Feb 8, 2025 League One
Stockport County vs Barnsley
2:1
Sep 28, 2024 League One
Barnsley vs Stockport County
1:1
Jan 22, 2005 League One
Stockport County vs Barnsley
2:2

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Stockport County 84 / 100
Barnsley 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Stockport County Barnsley

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Stockport County Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Stockport County scored in 90% of their last 30 outings.

Defensive concern: Barnsley conceded in 81% of 32 recent games.

Games between these two average 3.00 goals.

Solid form: Stockport County remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Stockport County VS Barnsley
2 Goals Scored 1.63
1.13 Goals Conceded 2.13
75% Over 1.5 88%
50% Over 2.5 75%
38% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Stockport County

(Home)
06 Oct
Shrewsbury
0 : 2
Stockport County
26 Sept
Stockport County
1 : 0
Peterborough
19 Sept
Sheffield Wed
0 : 0
Stockport County
12 Sept
Stockport County
3 : 4
Leicester
05 Sept
Wigan
0 : 4
Stockport County
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Barnsley

(Away)
06 Oct
Fleetwood Town
4 : 1
Barnsley
22 Sept
Barnsley
3 : 4
Leeds U21
19 Sept
Barnsley
1 : 1
Leicester
15 Sept
Peterborough
4 : 3
Barnsley
12 Sept
Plymouth
3 : 0
Barnsley
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Plymouth 9 5 1 3 16:11 16
2 Bradford City 8 5 1 2 8:5 16
3 Huddersfield 8 4 3 1 14:7 15
4 Sheffield Wed 7 4 2 1 13:6 14
5 Stockport County 8 4 1 3 17:10 13
6 Cambridge Utd 8 3 4 1 13:11 13
7 Reading 8 3 3 2 17:10 12
8 Burton 9 3 3 3 14:15 12
9 AFC Wimbledon 8 3 3 2 6:8 12
10 Oxford Utd 6 3 2 1 13:7 11
11 Leyton Orient 8 3 1 4 13:11 10
12 Wycombe 8 2 4 2 13:16 10
13 Stevenage 7 2 3 2 11:8 9
14 Leicester 7 2 3 2 9:11 9
15 Blackpool 7 2 2 3 13:13 8
16 Luton 7 2 2 3 12:14 8
17 Mansfield 7 2 2 3 10:13 8
18 Barnsley 7 2 2 3 7:12 8
19 Bromley 7 2 2 3 8:18 8
20 Notts County 7 1 4 2 7:9 7
21 Doncaster 7 1 3 3 8:9 6
22 Milton Keynes Dons 7 0 6 1 8:10 6
23 Peterborough 8 1 2 5 4:13 5
24 Wigan 7 1 1 5 5:12 4
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