Prediction Stockport County vs Wigan Athletic 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the EFL Trophy on 11/11/2025

Edgeley Park showdown: Stockport seek momentum, Wigan need rescue

Stockport County return to Edgeley Park on 11 November full of belief after a mixed but largely positive run in recent weeks. The hosts sit second in their Northern Group at the EFL Trophy with three points from two matches, and their recent sequence — a run that includes several wins interspersed with just a couple of setbacks — suggests a team capable of forcing the pace at home. Stockport’s attacking numbers underline that threat: more than two dozen total shots across their recent fixtures, a healthy share of attempts inside the box and an average of six corners per match suggest a side that looks to manufacture chances and pressure opponents.

Wigan Athletic arrive in contrast, winless in the group and bottom of the section with no points from two matches. Their EFL Trophy returns show just a single goal scored against four conceded in group play. Recent form in all competitions has been patchy and lacks the cutting edge Stockport possess; Wigan’s last outing ended 1-1 at Exeter, while their cup pathway included a penalty shoot-out success over Hemel Hempstead Town but few convincing displays. On head-to-head terms there is little to separate them — a 1-1 draw between the pair in League One this season — but the context now slightly favours the home side.

Statistical edge and match flow

When the numbers are read together Stockport carry clear advantages. They generate an average of 78.5 attacks and 60 dangerous attacks per match — figures substantially higher than Wigan’s corresponding outputs. Stockport also register more efforts on target and a higher volume of shots inside the box, translating into more sustained pressure. Wigan’s defensive record in the group (four conceded) and their lower average of corners (3.5) point to a team that will need to be disciplined and efficient on the break if they are to unsettle the hosts.

The match odds reflect that underlying balance: bookmakers price Stockport as favourites at about 1.82 (implying roughly a 55% chance), with the draw at 3.50 and an away win around 3.90. Edgeley Park’s atmosphere and Stockport’s recent home attacking output should force Wigan into a reactive game plan; whether they can hold at the back or nick chances on transition remains the chief uncertainty.

How to approach the market

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Betting suggestion Based on form, attacking metrics and bookmaker pricing, the clearest value is the home win on the 1X2 market: back Stockport County to win at 1.82. It combines home momentum, superior attacking numbers and a favourable price for a side that should control much of the match.