Stevenage and Stockport County are set to clash in the first leg of their Sky Bet League One play-off semi-final on Saturday, May 9th, 2026. The match, scheduled to commence at 3:00 PM, will be broadcast across multiple Sky Sports channels, including Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.
The significance of this fixture lies in its position as a crucial step towards potential promotion to a higher league tier. This encounter is the first of two legs, with the return match slated for Wednesday, May 13th, 2026.
Broadcast Details and Subscription Landscape
Fans seeking to follow the action will find the game prominently featured on Sky Sports. The provider emphasizes its comprehensive coverage, noting that "Sky Sports can be added to any Sky TV package for just £22 per month for all nine sports channels." Alternatively, a "complete sports package plus Netflix" is available for £43 per month. Sky Sports+ is also highlighted as a platform offering "more than 1,000 EFL games throughout the season" as part of Sky Sports subscriptions. The option of 'NOW' passes, described as "essentially Sky Sports without a contract," is also mentioned for viewers without long-term commitments.
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Head-to-Head and Context
This particular fixture marks a significant moment in the '2025-26 English League One, Promotion Semifinals'. While detailed head-to-head data for this season's prior encounters is described as "currently unavailable" by some sources, other reports indicate that Stevenage has secured victory in the previous two matches against Stockport County. The exact venue for the first leg is listed as Stockport, England, with a kick-off time of 3:00 PM on May 13th for the second leg.
The broader Sky Sports schedule reveals a packed weekend of sporting events, including Premier League matches, UFC, and Formula 1 Grand Prix, underscoring the competitive landscape for sports broadcasting rights and viewer attention.
