Stockport County advanced to the English Football League Trophy final with a 1-0 victory over Doncaster Rovers on March 4, 2026. In a tightly-fought semi-final at the Eco-Power Stadium, a single moment of quality decided the contest. The match was a cagey, tactical battle with both teams creating few clear-cut chances. The decisive goal came just after the hour mark, when a Stockport forward latched onto a through ball and finished coolly past the onrushing goalkeeper. Doncaster Rovers pushed for an equalizer in the final stages, throwing players forward, but the Stockport defense, which had been excellent throughout the competition, stood firm to secure a clean sheet. The result sent Stockport County to Wembley, where they would face Luton Town, while Doncaster's impressive cup run ended in heartbreak.