AFC Fylde vs Stockport Predictions

• Currently 19th and just 1 point above the drop zone, it’s fair to say this season hasn’t really gone to plan for Fylde.
• The hosts finished 5th last season but without a win in 4 league matches, they desperately need to find improvement to stay out of relegation trouble.
• Meanwhile, Stockport have enjoyed a dream start to life in the National League following promotion, coming into this game occupying the last play-off spot.
• With 4 wins from their last 5 games across all competitions, confidence is high in visiting ranks coming into this trip.

Fylde desperate for improvement

After a strong campaign that saw them reach the play-off final last season, it’s fair to say Fylde have been highly disappointing in the National League so far this term. Remaining one of the division’s full time outfits, hopes had been high in home ranks coming into it but the side are languishing down in 19th; just 1 point clear of relegation.

Without a win in 4 league matches, confidence cannot be high in Fylde ranks and they desperately need to find improvement. The hosts have won just 7 of their 26 league matches so far this season and having conceded a big 41 times, it’s not hard to see where problems are stemming from.

Stockport arrive in great shape

Meanwhile, whilst the jump from National League North to National League is typically a big one, Stockport County have adjusted very well to life in the fifth tier. Indeed, the visitors have made an excellent start to the season and come into this game occupying the last play-off spot, leaving hopes high as regards a push for League Two football.

Coming into Saturday’s game with 4 wins from 5 across all competitions behind them, Stockport travel with confidence sky high. Over said fixtures, they’ve scored an impressive average of 4 goals a game and having looked a potent outfit all season, those taking to the pitch will be confident in giving Fylde plenty to think about

Stockport should be able to take something home with them

Ultimately, there’s only one side that comes into Saturday’s affair with any kind of momentum behind them and that’s Stockport. Fylde aren’t in great shape at the moment, are under a lot of pressure and the last thing they need right now is a Stockport outfit with their tails up in town.

All things considered, we see good value in backing Stockport to avoid defeat in this trip and feel it’s by far the best way to play as far as the betting is concerned. Fylde aren’t in anywhere near strong enough form to justify their favourites tag and with Stockport plunging in goals for fun, we think the visitors could well run out 2-1 winners.