Stockport County 2-1 AFC Wimbledon saw the home side come from behind to claim a hard-fought League One victory at Edgeley Park. AFC Wimbledon struck first and defended with stubborn organisation, but Stockport’s persistence and second-half pressure eventually told as they turned the contest around through Kyle Wootton and Isaac Olaofe.

Match overview

The visitors made the brighter start and took the lead in the 18th minute when Matty Stevens found space inside the box and finished with a low effort across the goalkeeper. It was a goal that rewarded Wimbledon’s early compactness and willingness to attack on the break. Stockport, however, did not panic. They kept circulating the ball, worked their wing-backs higher and began to pin Wimbledon deeper.

The equaliser arrived six minutes before half-time. A well-delivered corner was met by Kyle Wootton, whose header gave the goalkeeper no chance. That goal changed the mood inside Edgeley Park, and Stockport carried that momentum into the second half. The winner came in the 76th minute when Isaac Olaofe latched onto a through ball and finished confidently.

Key moments

• 18th minute: Matty Stevens gives AFC Wimbledon the lead with a composed finish.
• 39th minute: Kyle Wootton heads Stockport level from a corner.
• 61st minute: Stockport force a double save as Wimbledon’s goalkeeper keeps the score level.
• 76th minute: Isaac Olaofe races through and slots home the winner.
• 90+3: Wimbledon send a late free-kick into the box, but Stockport clear.

Tactical story

Stockport’s strength came from their width. The wing-backs stretched Wimbledon’s back line, creating space for midfield runners and allowing the home side to sustain pressure. Wimbledon defended well for long periods, but the sheer volume of crosses and set pieces eventually took its toll. Their counter-attacking threat faded as the game wore on, partly because Stockport’s rest defence was well organised.

Olaofe’s pace was a decisive factor. Once Stockport began playing more directly in behind, Wimbledon’s defence had to drop deeper, and that opened up the space for the winning goal.

Standout players

Kyle Wootton was a constant aerial threat and scored the crucial equaliser. Isaac Olaofe provided the match-winning moment with a run that underlined his value in transition. For AFC Wimbledon, Matty Stevens took his goal well and worked hard, but the visitors could not hold on.

League One impact

The win keeps Stockport County in the thick of the League One promotion conversation and adds another important home result to their record. AFC Wimbledon, meanwhile, will take encouragement from their organisation but will be frustrated by conceding from a set piece and then allowing the decisive through ball. In a tight division, those small margins matter.