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

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 FC 1 - 0 Stockport County FC

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

21:40

Fraser Murray (Wigan Athletic) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

21:33

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.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

21:38

Goal! Wigan Athletic 1, Stockport County 0. Fraser Murray (Wigan Athletic) header from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Christian Saydee with a cross.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

21:34

Foul by Arian Allen (Stockport County).

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

21:28

Jack Diamond (Stockport County) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

21:23

Substitution, Stockport County. Arian Allen replaces Nathan Lowe.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

21:23

Substitution, Wigan Athletic. Christian Saydee replaces Maleace Asamoah because of an injury.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

21:23

Substitution, Wigan Athletic. Callum Wright replaces Matt Smith.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

21:20

Substitution, Wigan Athletic. Dara Costelloe replaces Paul Mullin.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

21:20

Attempt missed. Lewis Fiorini (Stockport County) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Benony Andrésson.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

21:16

Attempt missed. Benony Andrésson (Stockport County) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Danny Andrew with a cross.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

21:14

Substitution, Stockport County. Owen Dodgson replaces Jay Mingi.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

21:14

Substitution, Stockport County. Jack Diamond replaces Che Gardner.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

21:11

Oliver Norwood (Stockport County) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

21:11

Foul by Joseph Hungbo (Wigan Athletic).

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

21:08

Substitution, Wigan Athletic. Joseph Hungbo replaces Jonny Smith.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

21:08

Substitution, Wigan Athletic. Fraser Murray replaces Callum McManaman.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

21:07

Foul by Paul Mullin (Wigan Athletic).

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

21:14

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

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

21:06

Corner, Stockport County. Conceded by Will Aimson.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

21:04

Foul by Jason Kerr (Wigan Athletic).

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

21:04

Maleace Asamoah (Wigan Athletic) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

21:04

Corner, Stockport County. Conceded by Baba Adeeko.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

21:02

Corner, Stockport County. Conceded by Callum McManaman.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

21:00

Attempt blocked. Jid Okeke (Stockport County) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

21:00

Foul by Jonny Smith (Wigan Athletic).

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:59

Foul by Tobias Brenan (Wigan Athletic).

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:59

Callum McManaman (Wigan Athletic) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:58

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:58

Delay in match because of an injury Benony Andrésson (Stockport County).

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:53

Callum McManaman (Wigan Athletic) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:50

Second Half begins Wigan Athletic 0, Stockport County 0.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:50

Substitution, Stockport County. Oliver Norwood replaces Odin Bailey.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:35

First Half ends, Wigan Athletic 0, Stockport County 0.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:35

Corner, Wigan Athletic. Conceded by Danny Andrew.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:35

Corey O'Keeffe (Stockport County) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:35

Foul by Corey O'Keeffe (Stockport County).

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:33

Attempt missed. Odin Bailey (Stockport County) left footed shot from long range on the right is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Jay Mingi.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:33

Foul by Matt Smith (Wigan Athletic).

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:32

Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:32

Corner, Stockport County. Conceded by Paul Mullin.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:30

Corner, Stockport County. Conceded by Will Aimson.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:29

Attempt missed. Jay Mingi (Stockport County) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right following a set piece situation.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:29

Foul by Matt Smith (Wigan Athletic).

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:28

Matt Smith (Wigan Athletic) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:27

Attempt missed. Steven Sessegnon (Wigan Athletic) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Baba Adeeko.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:27

Baba Adeeko (Wigan Athletic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:25

Attempt missed. Maleace Asamoah (Wigan Athletic) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Tobias Brenan with a cross.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:22

Offside, Stockport County. Benony Andrésson is caught offside.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:20

Corner, Stockport County. Conceded by Jonny Smith.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:12

Attempt missed. Nathan Lowe (Stockport County) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right following a fast break.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:08

Attempt saved. Benony Andrésson (Stockport County) header from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Sam Tickle (Wigan Athletic). Assisted by Danny Andrew.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:06

Attempt missed. Maleace Asamoah (Wigan Athletic) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jonny Smith.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:04

Attempt saved. Steven Sessegnon (Wigan Athletic) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Ben Hinchliffe (Stockport County). Assisted by Baba Adeeko.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:02

Tobias Brenan (Wigan Athletic) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

20:01

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

19:59

Delay in match because of an injury Odin Bailey (Stockport County).

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

19:52

Attempt missed. Benony Andrésson (Stockport County) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Danny Andrew with a cross.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

19:48

Attempt blocked. Benony Andrésson (Stockport County) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jid Okeke.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

19:48

Attempt blocked. Jid Okeke (Stockport County) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

19:47

Corner, Stockport County. Conceded by Jonny Smith.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

19:46

First Half begins.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

19:15

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport County

17:45

Follow live football coverage with The Independent today.

We will have all the latest scores, goals and updates plus analysis and reaction throughout the game here. This season we're bringing you live coverage from every match in the Premier League, WSL, Championship, Carabao Cup and FA Cup from the third round onwards - as well as the best from the Champions League and beyond in Europe.

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