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Stockport vs Stevenage predictions: Hatters to secure Wembley trip

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Dave Challinor will be confident that Stockport can secure a place in the League One play-off final.
Dave Challinor will be confident that Stockport can secure a place in the League One play-off final.

Stockport hold a slim but handy 1-0 advantage heading into their high-pressure League One play-off semi-final second leg against Stevenage on Wednesday night.

The Hatters managed to edge a narrow victory on the road last week thanks to a 94th-minute winner from Ben Osborn.

Now the two teams prepare to face off once again at Edgeley Park, with a trip to Wembley Stadium the prize for the victor.

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Team news

There are no fresh injury concerns for either side heading into the second leg in Greater Manchester on Wednesday evening.

The Hatters look set to retain first-leg matchwinner Osborn up top, while Tanto Olaofe is pushing for a return to the starting line-up.

As for Stevenage, veteran winger Matt Phillips could drop down to the bench with the quick turnaround between matches.

The stats

Stockport have been formidable at home this season and have won 10 of their last 12 games at Edgeley Park in League One.

On the other hand, Stevenage have managed just two wins in their last 13 away matches in the league and will need to buck the trend if they are to cause an upset in Wednesday's second leg.

County have managed three wins in their last four games, while Stevenage have earned just two wins in their last six outings in League One.

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Prediction

Buoyed by that late goal from Osborn in the first leg, Stockport should be going all out to put this tie to bed early on Wednesday night.

Stevenage can be dangerous, as they showed in their 2-1 win at Edgeley Park when these sides met back in February.

Stockport's home form has improved significantly since then, while Stevenage's form on the road has dipped.

Both teams have scored in County's last two home games, against Peterborough and Port Vale, so it would be little surprise to see both sides get on the scoresheet here.

However, Edgeley Park has become a fortress for the Hatters in recent months and the hosts are good value to come out on top in an end-to-end contest in which Boro can do their part to put on a show in the play-offs.

Score prediction: Stockport 3-1 Stevenage

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Stockport vs Stevenage predictions: Hatters to secure Wembley trip