Stockport County, Bolton Wanderers, Dave Challinor, Steven Schumacher
Ahead of 24 May 2026
Stockport County and Bolton Wanderers are set to meet in the League One play-off final, with both clubs chasing a return to the Championship. Dave Challinor is aiming to complete Stockport’s long climb back from non-league football.
Stockport enter with recent Wembley experience after their Vertu Trophy final defeat, while Bolton are trying to erase last season’s play-off final pain. Bolton will be without captain Eoin Toal after a significant hamstring tear.