Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction
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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.
Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County
Second Half ends, Wigan Athletic 1, Stockport County 0.
Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County
Corey O'Keeffe (Stockport County) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County
Corner, Wigan Athletic. Conceded by Owen Dodgson.
Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County
Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County
Substitution, Stockport County. Jayden Fevrier replaces Jid Okeke.
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