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Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from The Brick Community Stadium

Follow live coverage as Wigan Athletic face Stockport County in the EFL Cup.

Newcastle are the reigning champions of the competition following a stunning win over Liverpool at Wembley last term, with Alexander Isak proving decisive to end the club's 70-year domestic trophy drought.

While all 72 clubs from the football league enter from the first round, Premier League teams enter at the second or third round stage, the latter for clubs competing in Europe this season.

The final is slated for 22 March 2026 this term, at Wembley as usual, marking the first chance for teams to earn both a trophy and a place in next season’s Uefa competitions. Follow updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

Match ends, Wigan Athletic 1, Stockport County 0.

26 August 2025 21:40

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

Second Half ends, Wigan Athletic 1, Stockport County 0.

26 August 2025 21:40

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

Corey O'Keeffe (Stockport County) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

26 August 2025 21:39

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

Foul by Owen Dodgson (Stockport County).

26 August 2025 21:37

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

Corner, Wigan Athletic. Conceded by Owen Dodgson.

26 August 2025 21:36

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.

26 August 2025 21:34

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

Foul by Benony Andrésson (Stockport County).

26 August 2025 21:33

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

Substitution, Stockport County. Jayden Fevrier replaces Jid Okeke.

26 August 2025 21:32

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

Foul by Owen Dodgson (Stockport County).

26 August 2025 21:31

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

Attempt saved. Tobias Brenan (Wigan Athletic) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Ben Hinchliffe (Stockport County). Assisted by Callum Wright.

26 August 2025 21:30

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