Stockport County miss out on League One play-off final
The Hatters lost in penalties against Leyton Orient in the second leg of the EFL League One semi-final play-offs
Last updated 14th May 2025
Stockport County have missed out on the League One play-off final after loosing in penalties to Leyton Orient at Edgeley Park.
A controversial offside decision saw Dave Challinor's side draw 2-2 to Orient in the first leg on Saturday.
In the second leg, Ollie O'Neill gave Orient the lead in a matter of minutes.
Isaac Olaofe scored for Stockport County in the second half, but the game went to extra time and then penalties, where Orient secured a win.
A win last night would have secured 'The Hatters' a trip to Wembley, with the ultimate prize being promotion to the Championship, alongside Birmingham City and Wrexham.
Reaching the second tier of English football would have been Stockport County's second successive promotion - and their third in four years.
Leyton Orient will face the winner of Thursday night's other second leg between Charlton and Wycombe in the League One play-off final at Wembley next week.