Key Points
- Stockport County drew 1-1 against Notts County at Meadow Lane on Saturday, 24 October 2026.
- Scott Robertson opened the scoring for Notts County in the 11th minute from 20 yards.
- Substitute Adama Sidibeh scored an equaliser for Stockport in the 81st minute with an assist from fellow substitute Benony Andresson.
- Stockport manager Jimmy McNulty described his team as having “completely dominated” the game.
- This draw made Stockport second in the League One standings, two points adrift of leaders Huddersfield following their seventh consecutive unbeaten league game.
- Huddersfield’s 2-1 win in the lunchtime kick-off against Wigan meant Stockport could not reclaim the top spot in the table.
- Robertson’s goal was his first since February.
- Sidibeh’s goal was his first of the season and he had played only his second match after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Stockport (Manchester Mirror) October 24, 2026 – County head coach Jimmy McNulty said his side deserved more than a 1-1 draw at Notts County after Adama Sidibeh’s late equaliser cancelled out Scott Robertson’s early opener at Meadow Lane.
As reported by the Chester Standard and The Gazette, McNulty said Stockport’s performance was “worthy of scoring more goals”, despite the visitors being unable to convert their control into three points. The result left Stockport second in League One and two points behind leaders Huddersfield, who had beaten Wigan earlier in the day.
“It’s mixed emotions,” McNulty said, according to the Chester Standard. “We know there will be occasions when we don’t take maximum points from a game where we dominate.”
He added:
“It was a performance worthy of scoring more goals and I want our performances to look like this – we completely dominated. Our football from back to front was stunning at times, exceptionally brave, fun and the way we want to play.”
McNulty also said:
“I’d very much doubt there was another team in the league today that had as many touches in the opposition’s box as we did.”
How did Notts County take the lead?
Notts County went ahead after 11 minutes when Stockport failed to deal with Nick Tsaroulla’s cross from the right. Conor Grant’s touch then set up former Celtic midfielder Scott Robertson, who found the top corner from 20 yards with a left-foot effort.
The goal was Robertson’s first since February, according to BBC Sport and the Largs and Millport News. ESPN also recorded the goal in the 11th minute in its match data.
Notts County had appeared likely to secure back-to-back league victories after Robertson’s strike, but were unable to add a second goal.
Why did Stockport avoid defeat?
Stockport’s pressure eventually produced an equaliser nine minutes from time. Substitute Benony Andresson played in fellow substitute Adama Sidibeh, and the Gambia striker slid the ball past Notts County goalkeeper James Belshaw.
Sidibeh’s goal was his first of the campaign, in his second appearance since returning from a hamstring injury. BBC Sport listed the equaliser as coming in the 81st minute.
McNulty said Stockport had continued to dominate until Sidibeh suffered cramp. “Until Adama went down with cramp and we were effectively playing with 10 men, we completely dominated from start to finish,” he said, as reported by the Chester Standard.
What did McNulty say about Stockport’s finishing?
McNulty suggested that Stockport’s issue was not their approach play, but their ability to turn territorial control into goals.
“We didn’t have the conviction to match the ability our players have,” he said, according to the Chester Standard. He added: “We’ve had a big travelling week so energy might have been an issue. It’s that moment of power to execute something rather than waiting for it to happen.”
The Stockport head coach’s comments were also carried by The Gazette and This Is Local London, which published the same match report. BBC Radio provided further post-match reaction from McNulty under the headline: “We really did dominate the game”.
What does the result mean in League One?
The point was not enough for Stockport to reclaim first place. Huddersfield’s 2-1 victory over Wigan earlier on Saturday kept them top, while Stockport remained second, two points behind.
Stockport extended their unbeaten league run to seven matches. For Notts County, the late concession denied them what would have been a second consecutive league win.
The match report carried by the Largs and Millport News described Sidibeh’s intervention as ensuring Stockport’s second-half pressure was rewarded. BBC Sport’s match summary likewise stated that the substitute “rescued” a point for the visitors.
Background of the development
Stockport arrived at Meadow Lane as one of League One’s form sides, having gone seven league matches without defeat. They had been top before Huddersfield’s lunchtime win over Wigan, and needed victory at Notts County to return to the summit.
Sidibeh’s involvement carried additional context. The 28-year-old Gambia international had returned from a hamstring injury, and his goal against Notts County was his first since that layoff. Earlier reporting by The Courier said McNulty had expected Sidibeh to be out for around 10 weeks after the injury was sustained in a pre-season friendly against Preston North End.
Notts County, meanwhile, had taken the lead through Robertson, whose long-range finish was his first goal since February. The hosts could not extend their advantage, and Stockport’s substitutes combined for the late equaliser.
Prediction: How can this affect Stockport supporters?
For Stockport supporters, the draw is likely to reinforce confidence in the team’s underlying form while also highlighting the importance of converting dominance into wins. Stockport remain unbeaten in seven league matches and are only two points behind Huddersfield, keeping them firmly involved in the early League One promotion race.
Sidibeh’s return to scoring may also be significant for fans, as it gives McNulty another attacking option after a hamstring injury. If Stockport can maintain the level of control McNulty described while improving their finishing, they are likely to remain in contention near the top of the table; if they continue to create chances without taking them, results such as this one could keep the title race tight.
