Stockport County F.C.
Squad
David Ashworthcurrent
George Kay1927–1927- Jack Crompton1944–1945
- Jack Crompton1944–1944
- Ron Staniforth1946–1952
David Herd1951–1954
Johnny Warren1964–1964- Len Allchurch1965–1969
Albert Quixall1966–1967- Derek Kevan1967–1968
Peter Broadbent1969–1970
George Best1975–1975
Mike Summerbee1976–1979
Stuart Baxter1976–1977
Chris Lawler1977–1978
George Armstrong1978–1979- Peter Barnes1989–1989
Keith Alexander1990–1990- Bruce Murray1994–1994
- Paul Jones1996–1997
Gordon Cowans1997–1997
Steve Harper1997–1997
Carlo Nash1998–2001
Derek McInnes1998–1998- Eddie McGoldrick1998–1998
Garry Monk1999–1999
Martin Taylor2000–2000
Michael Emenalo2000–2003
Alan Kelly Jr.2001–2001- Carlton Palmer2001–2003
Damien Delaney2001–2002
Gary McSheffrey2001–2002
Shefki Kuqi2001–2002
Simon Grayson2001–2001
Tim Flowers2001–2001
Brad Jones2002–2003
Rickie Lambert2002–2005
Ashley Williams2003–2008
Boaz Myhill2003–2003
Adam Le Fondre2004–2007
Carl Ikeme2005–2006
Anthony Pilkington2006–2009
Glenn Murray2006–2006
Jamie Ward2006–2006
John Ruddy2006–2006
Joe Lewis2007–2007
Wayne Hennessey2007–2007
Craig Davies2008–2008
Fraser Forster2008–2008- John Ruddy2008–2008
Owain Fôn Williams2008–2011
Shaleum Logan2008–2008
Liam Bridcutt2009–2010- Ryan Allsop2010–2010
Kieran O'Hara2015–2015
Dean Henderson2016–2016
Stockport County F.C. is a professional football club based in Edgeley, Stockport, England.
The club competes in EFL League One, the third tier of the English football league system.
Stockport County was formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, initially playing in local parks before establishing a home at Green Lane.
Biography
Formation
Stockport County Football Club, based in Edgeley, Stockport, England, was established in 1883 under the name Heaton Norris Rovers by a group of pupils from Stockport Sunday School. Initially playing in various local parks, the club found its first official ground at Green Lane in 1889. The name was changed to Stockport County in 1890, coinciding with Stockport's elevation to a county borough. The club began its competitive journey in the Lancashire League and local cup competitions before joining the Football League Second Division in 1900.
Early Challenges and Growth
After relocating to Edgeley Park in 1902, Stockport faced early struggles, finishing in the bottom three for their first four seasons. They were briefly relegated to the Lancashire Combination but were readmitted to the Football League. The club's first manager, David Ashworth, was appointed in 1914, just before the suspension of competitive football due to World War I. Despite these challenges, Stockport County managed to retain their Football League status through re-elections and continued to build their reputation.
Honours and Achievements
Over the years, Stockport County has enjoyed various successes, including winning the Third Division North twice, in the 1921-22 and 1936-37 seasons, and the Fourth Division title in 1966-67 and 2023-24. The club also triumphed in the National League in 2021-22 and has a rich history of local cup victories, including multiple wins in the Manchester Senior Cup and Cheshire Senior Cup. Their resilience and dedication to the sport have solidified their place in English football history.
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Career & Clubs
Football League
Stockport County was formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers at McLaughlin's Cafe in Heaton Norris, by a group of pupils from Stockport Sunday School. After playing home matches in different parks in the Stockport area for several years, Rovers moved to Green Lane in 1889. This is recognised as their first official ground. The club changed its name to Stockport County in 1890, the year after Stockport became a county borough. The team played in the Lancashire League and local cup competitions until 1900, when they gained admission to the Football League Second Division.
Stockport left Green Lane in 1902 and moved to Edgeley Park, which was also home to rugby league club Stockport RFC. County finished in the bottom three for their first four seasons, and failed to gain re-election at the end of the 1903–04 season. After spending one season in the Lancashire Combination, the club was readmitted to the Football League. In October 1908, it was confirmed that Stockport County would become a 'limited liability company'. The team remained in the Second Division for seven years until the 1912–13 season, when they again had to seek re-election. Stockport gained 22 votes and retained their Football League status. David Ashworth was appointed as the team's first manager in 1914. After the outbreak of the First World War, competitive football was suspended. Stockport did, however, compete in the Lancashire section of the Wartime Football League, which was played…
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- EFL League Two
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- EFL League One
Legacy
Source: League
Third Division North / Second Division (level 3) Champions: 1921–22, 1936–37 Runners-up: 1928–29, 1929–30, 1996–97 Fourth Division / League Two (level 4) Champions: 1966–67, 2023–24 Runners-up: 1990–91 Play-off winners: 2008 National League (level 5) Champions: 2021–22 National League North (level 6) Champions: 2018–19 Lancashire League Champions: 1899–1900 Lancashire Combination Champions: 1904–05 Cup
Associate Members' Cup / Football League/EFL Trophy Runners-up: 1991–92, 1992–93, 2025–26 Third Division North Challenge Cup Winners: 1934–35 Manchester Senior Cup Winners: 1897–98, 1898–99, 1914–15, 1922–23 Cheshire Premier Cup Winners: 1969–70, 1970–71, 2010–11 Cheshire Senior Cup Winners: 1905–06, 1946–47, 1948–49, 1965–66, 2015–16, 2021–22 Cheshire Medal Winners: 1922–23, 1924–25, 1928–29, 1929–30, 1930–31 Cheshire Bowl Winners: 1933–34, 1948–49, 1952–53, 1955–56, 1956–57,1958–59, 1960–61, 1962–63 Cheshire Friendly Trophy Winners: 1965–66, 1966–67
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Stockport County Football Club is a professional football club based in Edgeley, Stockport, England, which competes in EFL League One, the third tier of the English football league system.
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