Stockport County advanced to the second round of the English Football League Cup with a 3-1 home victory over Crewe Alexandra on August 13th, 2025. The match result at Edgeley Park was a convincing performance from the League One side against their League Two opponents. Stockport took control of the tie early, establishing a two-goal lead by halftime through clinical finishing. Crewe Alexandra improved after the break and pulled a goal back to make it a contest, but Stockport County extinguished any hopes of a comeback by scoring a decisive third goal to secure the win. This result provides positive momentum for Stockport's season as they progress in the cup, while Crewe will be disappointed with their first-half performance which ultimately cost them the match.