Bitesize Prediction: Stockport County vs Port Vale – 28/04/26

Competition: League One

Market: Stockport County win

Odds: 2/5 @ BetUS

Knowing that they could officially punch their play-off ticket in midweek, Stockport will welcome Port Vale to Edgeley Park on Tuesday night.

Starting with the hosts, making a return to winning ways over the weekend as they secured a thumping 3-1 victory at home against Peterborough, Stockport will be seeking a repeat performance here. Opening their penultimate League One showdown holding a three-point advantage in the play-off chase, the Hatters will certainly be smelling the chance to officially punch their top-six spot in midweek. Despite suffering major EFL Trophy heartbreak at Wembley on April 12th as they slumped to a 3-1 loss against Luton at Wembley, Dave Chellinor’s side have been hit with just a single League One defeat from their previous nine consecutive outings. Pencilled in as a standout contender here, Stockport will certainly be excited by their dominant recent record against Tuesday’s opponents. Extending on their EFL Trophy adventure on February 10th as they stormed their way to a thumping 4-0 romp at Vale Park, Challinor’s side have also won their two meetings this season by an aggregate score of 7-0.

As for the visitors, while Port Vale might have shown some signs of life when opening April, Jon Brady’s men have long since accepted their fate. With their League One relegation confirmed this month, the Whites have continued to show some real issues this season. Watching their iconic FA Cup adventure come to an expected end earlier in the month as they were hit with a 7-0 drumming against Premier League giants Chelsea, the former Northampton boss is already planning for life back in England’s fourth-tier. Last seen over the weekend falling to a 2-1 defeat against Plymouth, Port Vale have suffered consecutive League One losses for the first time over the past month. Facing what looks set to be another stern examination in midweek, Brady’s side have gained a reputation for their issues on the road. Including a 4-0 drumming against Wycombe on March 28th, the Burslem-based outfit have lost six of their last seven matchups on their travels across all competitions.

Bet: Stockport County 2/5 to beat Port Vale in Tuesday’s League One battle @ BetUS