"Starting with the hosts, while Stockport might have suffered major play-off heartbreak last season, the Hatters haven't shown any signs of a hangover. Once again receiving a string of plaudits from across England's third-tier, Dave Challinor's men are once again scrapping it out at the top of the table and they still have their sights set on mounting another genuine automatic promotion charge in 2026."
"As for the visitors, enduring what has become a fourth-tier nightmare, Harrogate have a huge battle on their hands in the race to keep hold of their Football League status in 2026. Sat in the drop zone and regarded as a standout relegation candidate, the Sulphurites have come under plenty of scrutiny. Despite being last seen over the weekend snatching a 1-1 stalemate against Crewe, that is the only point that Simon Weaver's men have recorded from their previous five League Two appearances."
Stockport County sit among the division leaders and aim to sustain a promotion push, returning to winning ways with a 1-0 home victory over Huddersfield and an earlier 4-2 midweek win over Doncaster. Manager Dave Challinor's side seek consecutive wins for the first time since early November and have conceded only one goal in 185 minutes since the New Year. Harrogate occupy the League Two drop zone and face a relegation battle, earning only one point from their last five league games and enduring a 15-match winless run that stretches back to September 27th.
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