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Joseph Olowu scored a second-half header as Stockport battled to a hard-fought League One win over struggling Blackpool. The hosts began the game brightly and came close to opening the scoring after five minutes when Kyle Wooton powered a header at goalkeeper Franco Ravizzoli. Stockport squandered a golden opportunity to take the lead when Nathan Lowe headed wide from Jack Diamond's clipped cross. A smart diving save from Ravizzoli kept a curling Oliver Norwood free-kick out before Lowe blazed over the crossbar from close range as the Hatters continued to dominate. Blackpool missed a gilt-edged chance to take the lead against the run of play when Dale Taylor scuffed a shot at goalkeeper Ben Hinchcliffe. Wooton missed the target with a header before Ben Osborn curled a shot over the crossbar as Stockport went into half-time on the front foot. It took an acrobatic save from Ravizzoli to keep out a curling effort from Odin Bailey, but from the following corner, Corey O'Keeffe headed the ball across goal for Olowu to glance home after 63 minutes. The visitors rallied, but Stockport held firm to inflict Stephen Dobbie's first defeat as caretaker Blackpool boss following Steve Bruce's dismissal. Match report supplied by PA Media. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 11th October 2025 at 17: 00 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Dave Challinor Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1 Manager: Stephen Dobbie Formation: 4 - 4 - 2 Manager: Dave Challinor Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1 Manager: Stephen Dobbie Formation: 4 - 4 - 2 League One All competitions All competitions All competitions After doing the league double over Blackpool last season, Stockport County will be looking to win three in succession against the Tangerines in the Football League for just the third time after November 1925 and September 1995. Blackpool could lose on successive Football League trips to Stockport County for the first time since April 1995 after losing this fixture 2-1 last season.    Only Birmingham City (22) have won more league games in England’s top four tiers in 2025 than Stockport County (20), including 12 of their last 19 league matches (D5 L2). With just eight points through their opening 11 League One games this season, Blackpool have made their worst start to a third-tier campaign since 2006-07 (also 8 points) - during that season they were eventually promoted, however. Match ends, Stockport County 1, Blackpool 0. Second Half ends, Stockport County 1, Blackpool 0. Foul by Callum Camps (Stockport County). Zac Ashworth (Blackpool) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Corner, Blackpool. Conceded by Joseph Olowu. Attempt blocked. Tom Bloxham (Blackpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Lee Evans with a headed pass. Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time. Attempt missed. Michael Ihiekwe (Blackpool) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Lee Evans with a cross following a corner. Attempt missed. Andrew Lyons (Blackpool) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Emil Hansson. Substitution, Stockport County. Callum Camps replaces Jack Diamond. Attempt missed. Lee Evans (Blackpool) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Albie Morgan with a cross. Corner, Blackpool. Conceded by Ethan Pye. Corner, Blackpool. Conceded by Ethan Pye. Foul by Callum Connolly (Stockport County). Albie Morgan (Blackpool) wins a free kick on the right wing. Jordan Brown (Blackpool) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Jack Diamond (Stockport County) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Jordan Brown (Blackpool). Foul by Kyle Wootton (Stockport County). Michael Ihiekwe (Blackpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.