Stockport County vs Reading preview and prediction
The match
The League One sees Stockport County take on Reading on Saturday 14 November, kicking off at 16:00 (WAT) at Edgeley Park. Stockport County are 2nd with 26 points from 14 games (in the top four), while Reading sit 6th on 22 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Stockport County's last 5: DDWLD Most recently they drew with Tranmere 0–0 at home. They average 1.2 scored and 0.8 conceded.
Reading's last 5: DWLDW Most recently they drew with Bristol Rovers 2–2 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.7 scored and 0.8 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.6 for Stockport County and 1.2 for Reading. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 55%, both teams to score at 61%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Stockport County 51%, draw 23%, Reading 27%.
Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 1.62.
Prediction
The Footrivo pick: Over 1.5 goals – a 78% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Stockport County 1–1 Reading. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Stockport County51%fair 1.98 · @1.80
Draw23%fair 4.44 · @3.70
Reading27%fair 3.71 · @3.80
2.82Expected goals
1.58Stockport County xG
1.24Reading xG
61%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–09%
2–19%
2–07%
0–17%
1–27%
From our goals model: Stockport County 1.6 – 1.2 Reading expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Footrivo team ratings
Stockport County
Reading
Attack vs League One average
+17%
+22%
Goals conceded vs average
-14%
-19%
Our expected goals here
1.40
1.27
Our own ratings from every League One result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Stockport County to win
51%
1.98
1.80
Double chance
Either team to win
77%
1.29
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
61%
1.64
1.62
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals
78%
1.29
1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals
55%
1.81
1.65
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals
67%
1.50
1.44
Half-time result
Level at half-time
41%
2.44
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Stockport County / FT Stockport County
27%
3.70
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1
9%
10.85
–
Form
Stockport County – last 6
DDWLDW
10 Nov
vs Tranmere
0–0
D
8 Nov
@ Cray Wanderers
2–2
D
31 Oct
vs AFC Wimbledon
2–1
W
27 Oct
@ Oxford United
0–1
L
24 Oct
@ Notts County
1–1
D
20 Oct
@ Doncaster
2–0
W
1.2Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Reading – last 6
DWLDWW
10 Nov
@ Bristol Rovers
2–2
D
7 Nov
@ Peterborough
5–0
W
4 Nov
@ Oxford United
0–2
L
31 Oct
@ Plymouth
0–0
D
24 Oct
vs Barnsley
2–1
W
21 Oct
vs Leyton Orient
1–0
W
1.7Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Stockport County and Reading.
What is the prediction for Stockport County vs Reading?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Stockport County vs Reading?
On our numbers Stockport County have a 51% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Reading 27%.
How many goals will there be in Stockport County vs Reading?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Stockport County vs Reading?
Our predicted score is Stockport County 1–1 Reading, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Stockport County vs Reading?
Stockport County vs Reading (League One) kicks off on Saturday 14 November 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Edgeley Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.