2023–24 Stockport County F.C. season explained

Club:Stockport County
Season:2023–24
Owner:Mark Stott
Chairman:Ken Knott
Manager:Dave Challinor
Stadium:Edgeley Park
League:League Two
League Result:1st
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:Second round
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:First round
Cup3:EFL Trophy
Cup3 Result:Second round
League Topscorer:Isaac Olaofe (20)
Season Topscorer:Paddy Madden (22)
Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25

The 2023–24 season is the 142nd season in the history of Stockport County and their second consecutive season in League Two. The club are participating in League Two, the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the 2023–24 EFL Trophy.

On 13 April 2024, Stockport secured promotion to League One, the third division of English football, for the first time in 14 years with a 2–0 win over Morecambe.[1] The following day, defender Fraser Horsfall was named in the League Two Team of the Season at the annual EFL Awards.[2]

Current squad

No.NamePositionNationalityPlace of birthDate of birth (Age)Previous clubDate signedFeeContract end
Goalkeepers
1 1 July 2016 Free 30 June 2024
12 8 December 1994 13 July 2023 Free 30 June 2024
13 Bobby Jones 20 November 2001 19 September 2022 Free 30 June 2024
Defenders
2 13 January 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
3 24 December 1994 1 July 2023 Free 30 June 2025
5 2 February 1993 6 January 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2024
6 1 July 2022 Free 30 June 2025
7 2 September 2020 Free 30 June 2024
15 Ethan Pye1 July 2021 Undisclosed 30 June 2024
23 27 November 2001 1 January 2024 Loan 31 May 2024
26 30 October 2003 19 January 2024 Loan 31 May 2024
29 Josh Popoola 7 May 2004 31 July 2023 Free 30 June 2024
32 27 February 2000 1 February 2024 Loan 31 May 2024
34 17 September 1993 12 March 2024 Free 30 June 2024
52 Joe Hillary Academy 28 December 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024
Midfielders
4 1 July 2022 Free 30 June 2024
8 4 July 2022 Free 30 June 2025
10 22 October 2021 Free 30 June 2024
11 23 March 1994 7 July 2023 Free Transfer 30 June 2026
14 6 February 2021 Free 30 June 2025
17 22 April 2021 Undisclosed 30 June 2024
18 29 September 2020 Free 30 June 2024
22 27 September 2003 18 January 2024 Loan 31 May 2024
24 1 July 2022 Free 30 June 2024
27 8 December 1999 9 January 2024 Undisclosed 30 June 2026
28 Ashton Mee Academy 22 August 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024
30 3 October 2004 Academy 1 January 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024
Forwards
9 15 March 2021 Undisclosed 30 June 2024
16 7 January 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
19 1 July 2022 Free 30 June 2025
20 21 June 2003 28 July 2023 Loan 31 May 2024
21 31 January 2022 Free 30 June 2024
25 1 January 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
31 14 June 2002 12 March 2024 Loan 31 May 2024
Out on Loan
8 July 2021 Free 30 June 2024

Transfers

In

DatePosPlayerTransferred fromFeeRef
1 July 2023 Free Transfer [3]
1 July 2023 Free Transfer [4]
7 July 2023 Free Transfer [5]
31 July 2023 Sam Bird † Free Transfer
31 July 2023 Ackeme Francis-Burrell † Free Transfer
31 July 2023 Taylor McMahon † Free Transfer [6]
31 July 2023 Josh Popoola † Free Transfer
9 January 2023 Undisclosed [7]
12 March 2024 Free Transfer [8]
† signed for Emerging Talent Group

Out

DatePosPlayerTransferred toFeeRef
30 June 2023 Free Transfer [9]
30 June 2023 Released [10]
30 June 2023 Released [11]
30 June 2023 Released [12]
30 June 2023 Released [13]
14 July 2023 Daniel Okwute Free Transfer [14]
17 July 2023 Free Transfer [15]
30 August 2023 Undisclosed [16]
2 January 2024 Free Transfer
10 January 2024 Undisclosed
11 January 2024 Free Transfer [17]

Loaned in

DatePosPlayerLoaned fromUntilRef
26 July 2023 12 January 2024 [18] [19]
28 July 2023 End of Season [20]
28 August 2023 15 January 2024 [21] [22]
31 August 2023 2 January 2024 [23] [24]
1 September 2023 1 January 2024 [25]
1 January 2024 End of Season [26]
18 January 2024 End of Season [27]
19 January 2024 End of Season [28]
1 February 2024 End of Season [29]
12 March 2024 End of Season

Loaned out

DatePosPlayerLoaned toDate untilRef
1 July 2023 10 January 2024 [30]
25 July 2023 End of Season [31]
1 August 2023 2 January 2024 [32] [33]
1 September 2023 10 January 2024 [34] [35]
1 September 2023 Josh Popoola 29 September 2023 [36]
25 February 2024 Bobby Jones End of Season [37]
29 March 2024 Luke Partington End of Season [38]

Pre-season and friendlies

On 30 May, Stockport announced their first pre-season friendly, against Preston North End to celebrate the club's 140th anniversary.[39] Three days later, a further four matches were confirmed against Lincoln City, Altrincham, Chester and Huddersfield Town.[40] On 6 June, the club announced their sixth and final pre-season opposition, against Blackburn Rovers.[41]

Competitions

League Two

See main article: 2023–24 EFL League Two.

Matches

On 22 June, the EFL League Two fixtures were released.[42]

FA Cup

See main article: 2023–24 FA Cup.

County were drawn at home to Worksop Town in the first round.[43]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Cup.

Stockport were drawn away to Sheffield Wednesday in the first round.[44]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Trophy. The Group stage draw was finalised on 22 June 2023.[45] After coming second in the group stages, Stockport were drawn away to Wigan Athletic.[46]

Group stage

Goalscorers

League goalscorers

Cup goalscorers

Goals scored in the FA Cup, Carabao Cup and EFL Trophy.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stockport 2-0 Morecambe: Hatters promoted to League One after 14-year absence. BBC. 13 April 2024. 16 April 2024.
  2. News: Crysencio Summerville named the Sky Bet Championship Player of the Season . EFL . 14 April 2024 . 14 April 2024.
  3. News: Billy Chadwick: Stockport County sign forward on one-year deal from Hull City . 21 June 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 19 June 2023.
  4. News: Touray becomes first signing of the Summer . 17 June 2023 . Stockport County FC . 17 June 2023.
  5. News: Stockport County sign ex-Stoke City forward Powell . 8 July 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 7 July 2023.
  6. News: Exciting prospects added to Emerging Talent group . 1 August 2023 . Stockport County FC . 31 July 2023.
  7. News: Odin is here to stay! . 9 January 2024 . Stockport County FC . 9 January 2024.
  8. News: County announce double signing ahead of the run-in . 18 March 2024 . Stockport County FC . 12 March 2024.
  9. News: A familiar face joins the permanent ranks . 30 June 2023 . Carlisle United FC . 30 June 2023.
  10. News: Released and retained list confirmed . 1 June 2023 . Stockport County FC . 1 June 2023.
  11. News: Davenport signs for The Shrimps . 20 July 2023 . Morecambe FC . 20 July 2023.
  12. News: Chris Hussey joins the Saddlers! . 22 June 2023 . Walsall FC . 22 June 2023.
  13. News: AFC Wimbledon sign Johnson after Stockport exit . 26 June 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 26 June 2023.
  14. News: Kerry FC announce the signing of Daniel Okwute . 19 July 2023 . Kerry FC . 14 July 2023.
  15. News: Scott Quigley Joins The Spitfires . 17 July 2023 . Eastleigh FC . 17 July 2023.
  16. News: Crankshaw Joins . 30 August 2023 . Altrincham FC . 30 August 2023.
  17. News: Sam Bird . 11 January 2024 . Stirling Albion FC . 11 January 2024.
  18. News: Stockport sign Aberdeen defender Richardson . 26 July 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 26 July 2023.
  19. News: Jayden Richardson moves on . 12 January 2024 . Stockport County FC . 12 January 2024.
  20. News: Stockport sign Aston Villa forward Barry on loan . 28 July 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 28 July 2023.
  21. News: Swansea City teenager joins Stockport on loan . 28 August 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 28 August 2023.
  22. News: Cotterill returns to Swansea . 15 January 2024 . Stockport County FC . 15 January 2024.
  23. News: Pond makes League Two move . 31 August 2023 . Wolverhampton Wanderers FC . 31 August 2023.
  24. News: Alfie Pond returns to Wolves . 2 January 2024 . Stockport County FC . 2 January 2024.
  25. News: Stockport County sign Salford City midfielder on loan . 2 September 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 1 September 2023.
  26. News: County agree terms for MLS defender . 28 December 2023 . Stockport County FC . 28 December 2023.
  27. News: Villa forward joins on loan . 19 January 2024 . Stockport County FC . 18 January 2024.
  28. News: County strengthen with Manchester United defender . 19 January 2024 . Stockport County FC . 19 January 2024.
  29. News: Defender Cass joins on deadline day loan . 1 February 2024 . Stockport County FC . 1 February 2024.
  30. News: AFC Wimbledon sign Stockport's Lewis on loan . 30 June 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 30 June 2023.
  31. News: Welcome, Ethan - County Keeper Joins Alty On Long-Term Loan . 25 July 2023 . Altrincham FC . 25 July 2023.
  32. News: Billy Chadwick signs . 1 August 2023 . Gateshead FC . 1 August 2023.
  33. News: Chadwick completes permanent transfer . 4 January 2024 . Stockport County FC . 2 January 2024.
  34. News: Dons dozen! Connor completes loan move . 1 September 2023 . AFC Wimbledon . 1 September 2023.
  35. News: Evans recalled and Lewis sold . 10 January 2024 . Stockport County FC . 10 January 2024.
  36. News: Spennymoor Sign Joshua Popoola On Loan . 1 September 2023 . Spennymoor Town FC . 1 September 2023.
  37. News: Marine Sign Goalkeeper Bobby Jones On Loan From Stockport . 26 February 2024 . Marine FC . 25 February 2024.
  38. News: Lions Loan In Luke Partington . 29 March 2024 . Guiseley AFC . 29 March 2024.
  39. News: Preston to visit EP as County celebrate 140th anniversary . 30 May 2023 . Stockport County FC . 30 May 2023.
  40. News: More pre-season fixtures confirmed… . 2 June 2023 . Stockport County FC . 2 June 2023.
  41. News: County to take on Blackburn Rovers in pre-season . 6 June 2023 . Stockport County FC . 6 June 2023.
  42. News: League Two fixtures: Hollywood-owned Wrexham start against MK Dons on opening weekend . 22 June 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 22 June 2023.
  43. News: First Round Proper Draw . 17 October 2023 . The Football Association . 15 October 2023.
  44. News: Carabao Cup: Burton v Leicester, Leeds v Shrewsbury & Gillingham v Southampton in first round . 22 June 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 22 June 2023.
  45. Web site: EFL Trophy Group Stage draw confirmed. www.efl.com. 22 June 2023. 22 June 2023.
  46. News: Bristol Street Motors Trophy opponents discovered… . 8 December 2023 . Stockport County FC . 24 November 2023.

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