Stockport County

2011–12 season
Chairman	Lord Peter Snape
Manager	Ray Mathias (25 May 2011 – 3 July 2011)[1][2] Dietmar Hamann (3 July 2011 – 7 November 2011)[3][4][5] Willie McStay (Caretaker Manager) (7 November – 14 November)[6][7] Jim Gannon (Director of football) (14 November – )[7]
Stadium	Edgeley Park
Conference National	16th[8]
FA Cup	4th qualifying round[9]
FA Trophy	1st round[10][11]
Top goalscorer	League:Danny L. Rowe (8) All:Tom Elliott (8) – 7 League, 1 Cup
Highest home attendance	6, 393 vsTamworth (21 April 2012)[12]
Lowest home attendance	2,366 vGateshead (11 October 2011)[12]
Average home league attendance	3,676[12]
Home colours Away colours Third colours
← 2010–11 2012–13 →

The2011–12 season wasStockport County's 130th season in football, and the first outside of theFootball League in 106 years, after finishing bottom ofLeague Two in 2010–11.^[13] They competed in theConference National. This season ran from 12 August 2011 until 28 April 2012.^[14]

In May,Ray Mathias, who had been appointed caretaker manager the previous season, was given the role full-time.^[1] However, following proposed investment in the clubDietmar Hamann was appointed as first team manager in July.^[3] Hamman stepped down from this post on 7 November 2011.^[4][5] Hamann was replaced with his assistantWillie McStay^[6] who took caretaker charge untilJim Gannon was appointed director of football at the club.^[7]

This is a list of the significant events to occur at the club during the 2011–12 season, presented in chronological order. This list does not include transfers, which are listed in thetransfers section below, or match results, which are in theresults section.

In 2010–11 Stockport were relegated from theFootball League, finishing bottom ofLeague Two.^[15] They started 2010–11 withPaul Simpson as manager but he was sacked mid-season.^[16] The 2011–12 season marks Stockport County's first season outside theFootball League since1904–05, and their first in theFootball Conference. They will also compete in theFA Trophy for the first time in their history. Stockport's opening league game inNon-League football was againstForest Green Rovers, a match that was moved to 12 August (a Friday) so it could be televised by Premier Sports, the Conference' television partner. Three other games were moved for television – the home fixture againstLuton Town and away games atCambridge United andFleetwood Town.^[17]

In July, Stockport looked set to receive new investment from a consortium named Sports Investment Management Limited (SIML),^[18] headed byLiverpool-based businessman Tony Evans, who was appointed a director to the club board.^[19] However, in September the deal failed to go through following a disagreement between the club's shareholders and SIML over the responsibility of paying bills.^[20] Evans' failure to disclose the identity of other members of the consortium was also cited as a stumbling block to the deal.^[21]

On 31 October, Stockport moved their away match againstEbbsfleet United (Which would have been played 6 March 2012) to 12 November 2011. This was done due to the fact that both teams were no longer participating in this seasonsFA Cup after being knocked out in 4th round qualifying.^[22]Dietmar Hamann's assistantWillie McStay took charge of Stockport for this match, due to Hamann stepping down as manager earlier in the week.^[4][5] This made McStay Stockport's fifth manager in three years.^[6] Two months after his resignation Hamman cited the failure of a proposed takeover by businessman Tony Evans as his reason for leaving the club.^[23]

On 14 November Stockport announced thatJim Gannon would return to the club to becomedirector of football.^[24] He would be assisted by the then caretaker managerWillie McStay.^[7] Gannon stated that the club are in a worse state now then they were when he left.^[25]

On 17 November Stockport announced that their away match againstLuton Town was postponed due to Luton's participation in theFA Cup.^[26] The game that was meant to be played on Saturday 3 December 2011 will now be played on Tuesday 10 January 2012.^[27] On 13 January 2012 Stockport announced that their last match of the season, a game away toHayes & Yeading United) had been brought forward from a 3pm kick off to a 1pm kick off. This was done to enablePremier Sports to broadcast the live game.^[28] On 16 January Stockport announced that the game againstAlfreton Town which was supposed to be played on Saturday, 4 February 2012 was postponed due toAlfreton Town's participation in the third round of theFA Trophy.^[29] The following day Stockport announced that this game will now be played on 14 February 2012.^[30] On 7 February Stockport announced theAlfreton Town match was postponed for a second time as Alfreton's FA Trophy match versusGateshead was postponed and would be played on 14 February 2012.^[31]The rearranged match will now be played on Tuesday 6 March.^[32]

On 17 January 2012, the club announced that Spencer Fearn was to be appointed a Director at the club.^[33]

On 7 February, the Manchester Evening News reported that Stockport were to receive a £180,000 loan from the town's council.,^[34] Later in the day chairman of the club, Lord Peter Snape spoke out via the club website about the council loan. He claimed that the story published in the Manchester Evening News was "an inaccurate and sensationalised report".^[35] Stockport's financial troubles were further helped when; with the help ofSale Sharks owner Brian Kennedy, Stockport do not have to pay rent to play atEdgeley Park for the next few months.^[36]

Sale Sharks confirmed that they would be leavingEdgeley Park at the end of the season.^[37] This meant thatStockport County once again could generate revenue streams via the club and the ground.^[38]

Stockport finished their first season outside of theFootball League, in 16th position^[8]

No.	Flag	Pos	Name	League	FA Cup	FA Trophy	Total
20		FW	Tom Elliott	7	0	1	8
6		FW	Danny L. Rowe	8	0	0	8
19		FW	Nick Chadwick	7	0	0	7
10		FW	Danny Hattersley	6	0	0	6
7		MF	Sean McConville	4	0	2	6
22		DF	Carl Piergianni	4	0	0	4
23		FW	Michael Paton	4	0	0	4
32		MF	Joe Connor	3	0	0	3
6		FW	Antonio German	3	0	0	3
14		MF	Sam Sheridan	2	0	0	2
13		FW	Cameron Darkwah	2	0	0	2
2		DF	Jordan Rose	2	0	0	2
5		DF	Danny O'Donnell	2	0	0	2
3		DF	Euan Holden	1	0	0	1
15		FW	Danny Whitehead	1	0	0	1
16		FW	Sean Newton	1	0	0	1
			Own Goals	1	0	0	1

Date	Success?	Penalty Taker	Opponent	Competition	Notes
12 November 2011	Y	Nick Chadwick	Ebbsfleet United	Conference National	[39]
19 November 2011	Y	Sean McConville	Fleetwood Town	Conference National	[40]
10 December 2011	N	Sean McConville	Stalybridge Celtic	FA Trophy	[10]
1 January 2012	Y	Sam Sheridan	Barrow	Conference National	[41]
3 March 2012	Y	Danny L. Rowe	Darlington	Conference National	[42]
10 March 2012	N	Danny L. Rowe	Cambridge United	Conference National	[43]

No.	Flag	Pos	Name	League	FA Cup	FA Trophy	Total
7		MF	Sean McConville	5	0	0	5
20		FW	Tom Elliott	5	0	0	5
3		DF	Euan Holden	4	0	0	4
18		MF	Danny M. Rowe	2	0	2	4
14		FW	Sam Sheridan	4	0	0	4
6		MF	Danny L. Rowe	3	0	0	3
10		FW	John Miles	2	0	0	2
23		FW	Michael Paton	2	0	0	2
24		DF	Joe Edwards	1	0	1	2
5		DF	Danny O'Donnell	2	0	0	2
29		MF	Aaron Cole	2	0	0	2
16		FW	Sean Newton	2	0	0	2
8		MF	Jon Nolan	2	0	0	2
15		FW	Danny Whitehead	2	0	0	2
18		DF	Andy Halls	2	0	0	2
11		FW	Ryan Fraughan	1	0	0	1
19		FW	Nick Chadwick	1	0	0	1
32		MF	Joe Connor	1	0	0	1
10		FW	Danny Hattersley	1	0	0	1
22		DF	Carl Piergianni	1	0	0	1
19		MF	Matty Mainwaring	1	0	0	1

Note: Cards from all competitions are included.

Number	Nation	Position	Name	Total
22		DF	Carl Piergianni	7	1
20		FW	Tom Elliott	5	0
7		MF	Sean McConville	3	0
14		MF	Sam Sheridan	3	0
17		DF	Andy Halls	3	0
8		MF	Jon Nolan	3	0
16		DF	Ryan McCann	2	0
23		DF	Michael Paton	2	0
4		MF	Jon Routledge	2	0
21		FW	Nabil Bounab	2	0
5		DF	Danny O'Donnell	2	0
25		DF	Chris Blackburn	2	0
32		MF	Joe Connor	2	0
12		GK	Ian Ormson	1	1
24		DF	Joe Edwards	1	0
6		DF	Danny Hall	1	0
19		FW	Nick Chadwick	1	0
15		FW	Danny Whitehead	1	0
3		DF	Euan Holden	1	0
6		FW	Antonio German	1	0
9		FW	Martin Gritton	1	0
18		MF	Danny M. Rowe	1	0
32		MF	Joe Connor	1	0
2		DF	Jordan Rose	1	0
10		FW	Danny Hattersley	1	0
16		FW	Sean Newton	1	0
			Totals	49	2

Date	Player	Award	Notes
15 August 2011	Ryan Fraughan	The Non-League Paper Team of the Day	[48]
23 August 2011	Euan Holden	The Non-League Paper Team of the Day	[49]
5 September 2011	Sean McConville	The Non-League Paper Team of the Day	[50]
19 September 2011	Antonio German	The Non-League Paper Team of the Day	[51]
19 December 2011	Joe Connor	The Non-League Paper Team of the Day	[52]
29 January 2012	Danny L. Rowe	The Non-League Paper Team of the Day	[53]
3 March 2012	Danny M. Rowe	The Non-League Paper Team of the Day	[54]
26 March 2012	Tom Elliott	The Non-League Paper Team of the Day	[55]
2 April 2012	Sean Newton	The Non-League Paper Team of the Day	[56]
16 April 2012	Carl Piergianni	The Non-League Paper Team of the Day	[57]
5 May 2012	Joe Connor	Player of the Year	[58]
5 May 2012	Ian Ormson	Young Player of the Year	[58]
5 May 2012	Sam Sheridan	Goal of the season	[58]
5 May 2012	Andy Halls	Community Player Of The Season	[59]

Date	Manager	Award	Notes
3 March 2012	Jim Gannon	The Non-League Paper Team of the Day	[54]

Statistic	Total	League	FA Cup	FA Trophy
Games played	49	46	1	2
Games won	12	12	0	0
Games drawn	16	15	0	1
Games lost	23	21	1	1
Goals scored	61	58	0	3
Goals conceded	79	74	1	4
Goal difference	−18	−16	−1	−1
Clean sheets	9	9	0	0
Yellow cards	49	47	1	1
Red cards	2	2	0	0
Biggest win	Stockport 4–0Bath City,Conference National, 24 March 2012. Stockport 4–0Lincoln City,Conference National, 7 April 2012.
Biggest defeat	Grimsby Town 7–0 Stockport,Conference National, 29 November 2011.
Most appearances	Tom Elliott — 44 (35 starts, 9 substitute)
League Top scorer	Tom Elliott — 8 Danny L. Rowe — 8
Top assists	Sean McConville — 5 Tom Elliott — 5
Worst discipline	Carl Piergianni — 7 1 Tom Elliott — 5 0

Friendlies withStalybridge Celtic,Woodley Sports andMossley were originally planned to take place in July 2011 but were cancelled due to squad size as there would not have been enough players to complete in the fixtures.^[60]A friendly atChester was also scheduled to be played but was replaced by a friendly againstAccrington Stanley atEdgeley Park. The friendly withBolton Wanderers was classed as the firstManchester Senior Cup tie for both teams.^[61]

Stockport began pre-season with a draw againstNew Mills, the Hatters' goal coming in the second half scored by trialistLeighton McGivern. Stockport fielded two separate XIs in either half.^[62]This was followed up by a 1–0 defeat away toVauxhall Motors,^[63]then a 2–0 win away toBuxton with the goals coming in the second half fromSean McConville and new signingMartin Gritton.^[64] County earned a second successive win of the summer with a 1–0 win against Accrington Stanley,Sean McConville scoring against his former club from the penalty spot.^[65]County lost their next game against Bolton in the Manchester Senior Cup 3–2, Stockport's goals coming fromDanny Rowe andMartin Gritton.^[66]County finished pre-season with a 2–0 win at Altrincham, with the first goal scored by trialistTom Elliot and the second scored byJohn Miles.^[67]

Stockport started the season with a 1–1 draw away toForest Green Rovers, in a game which was shown live onPremier Sports,^[17] Stockport fell behind to a goal from Reece Styche beforeNick Chadwick headed an equaliser for Stockport on seventy-eight minutes.^[68] After the game it was announced thatRyan Fraughan was named as part ofthe Non-League Paper's team of the day.^[48] On 16 August Stockport secured their first win of the season beatingKettering Town 1–0 at home, with the goal comingEuan Holden. The scores stayed that way even afterSol Davis was sent off for Kettering.^[69] Stockport were denied a second successive home win, as they drew 1–1 at home toEbbsfleet United four days later, the goal coming fromNick Chadwick with a far post header before Ebbsfleet equalised eight minutes later.^[70] After the game it was announced thatEuan Holden was named as part ofthe Non-League Paper's team of the day.^[49] On 23 August, Stockport drew their second successive game againstKidderminster Harriers, Stockport's goal coming fromTom Elliot in the first-half, before Kidderminster equalised late on in the second-half.^[71] On 26 August, Stockport drew their third consecutive match, drawing 1–1 toLincoln City,Alan Power opened the scoring for Lincoln beforeTom Elliott equalised for Stockport just before half-time.^[72] On 29 August Stockport's five match unbeaten run came to an end as they lost their first game of the season 1–0 toMansfield Town, the goal of the game coming fromLuke O'Neill in the second half.^[73]

Because of decent showings for StockportSean McConville,Ryan Fraughan andCarl Piergianni were called up to theEngland C team to playIndia Under 23's.^[74] The game was called off when India cancelled there UK tour.^[75]

Stockport Started September with a Home game againstLuton Town which was Stockport's second match of the season to be aired live onPremier Sports.^[17] The game finished 1–1, Stockport fell behind after five minutes with a goal fromAlex Lawless, the equaliser came from wingerSean McConville in the second minute of second half stoppage time.^[76] During the game midfielderJon Routledge fractured his cheekbone in a clash withLuton Town defenderCurtis Osano.^[77] After the game it was announced thatSean McConville was named inthe Non-League Paper's team of the day.^[50] On 10 September Stockport drew their sixth game of the season, away toTelford United.Sean Newton opened the scoring for the home side from the penalty spot.Antonio German equalised for Stockport two minutes later.^[78] On 17 September, Stockport won their second game of the season (And the first game where they scored more than 1 goal), by beatingGrimsby Town 2–0, goals fromSean McConville andTom Elliott respectively sealed the win for Stockport.^[79] After the gameAntonio German was announced as being a part ofthe Non-League Paper's Team of the Day.^[51] On 20 September Stockport drew their seventh match of the season 1–1, away toNewport County. Newport took the lead with a goal from Danny Rose, however Stockport equalised with a goal fromTom Elliott.^[80] On 24 September Stockport drew their eighth game of the season againstTamworth. Stockport opened the scoring just after half time withSean McConville shot deflecting offNick Chadwick into the net. Tamworth equalised in second half stoppage time with a shot fromIyseden Christie.^[81] During the second half Stockport'sSean McConville was stretchered off with a clavicle (collarbone) injury.^[82] On 27 September Stockport lost their second home game of the season 4–2 againstFleetwood Town. Stockport's goals came fromAntonio German who scored in both halves, Fleetwood had four different scorers.^[83]

Stockport started October with a home game againstYork City, which ended 2–1 to York, goals coming fromMatty Blair andJason Walker. Stockport grabbed a consolation goal in second half stoppage time whenMichael Paton headed his first goal for the club.^[84] On 6 October Stockport drew their ninth match of the season drawing 2–2 againstCambridge United in a match which was aired live onPremier Sports. Stockport twice took the lead with goals fromNick Chadwick and Danny Whitehead with Cambridge's equalisers coming from Luke Berry and Jordan Patrick.Carl Piergianni was also sent off for Stockport for a second bookable offence.^[85] On 11 October, they lost their third consecutive home match, beaten 4–3 byDarlington. Stockport went behind in the first minute, but a minute later they equalised with a goal fromNick Chadwick. Stockport then took the lead ten minutes later throughMichael Paton, butDarlington levelled the match again with a goal just before half time. In the second half Stockport took the lead, with a second goal fromMichael Paton butDarlington once again equalised whenJamie Chandler scored his second of the game. Darlington scored the winner in the 85th minute.^[86] On 15 October, Stockport lost their first away match of the season when they were beaten 4–0 by table toppersWrexham, their goals coming fromAndy Morrell,Jake Speight and two from Nathaniel Knight-Percival.^[87] On 18 October Stockport won their first away game of the season by beatingBath City 2–0.Nick Chadwick andMichael Paton scoring for Stockport in the second half.^[88] On 22 October, Stockport were beaten 1–0 at home byForest Green Rovers.The scorer forForest Green Rovers wasYan Klukowski.^[89] October finished with a defeat when they failed to qualify for this season'sFA Cup first round, losing 1–0 away toSouthport in the fourth qualifying round.^[9]

Stockport began November with a 3–3 draw at home toHayes & Yeading. Stockport's scorers wereTom Elliott andCarl Piergianni the latter of which scored two.^[90] This was to beDietmar Hamann's last game in charge of Stockport County,^[4][5] after being heavily booed by their supporters due to the draw withHayes & Yeading.^[91]Willie McStay took caretaker charge of Stockport for the next game which they lost 2–1 againstEbbsfleet United.^[6] The scorer for Stockport wasNick Chadwick from thepenalty spot, withCalum Willock andNathaniel Pinney scoring for Ebbsfleet.^[39] InJim Gannon's first match back in charge of Stockport, They lost 2–1 away toFleetwood Town in a match which was aired live onPremier Sports. The scorer for Stockport wasSean McConville from thepenalty spot, withAndy Mangan andJamie Vardy scoring for the hosts.^[40] On 26 November Stockport lost their third match in a row when they lost 1–0 at home toSouthport who played most of the match with 10 men.^[92] Three days later, Stockport lost a fourth successive game when they were beaten 7–0 away atGrimsby Town, former Stockport playerAnthony Elding scored for the home side, as well as Liam Hearn scoring his thirdhat trick of the season for Grimsby.^[93]Jim Gannon admitted he was not proud to be manager of Stockport County after this defeat.^[94]

Stockport lost 1–0 at home toGateshead a week later. The goal forGateshead was scored byJon Shaw.^[95] On 10 December Stockport played their first ever game in theFA Trophy and drew 2–2 at home toConference North sideStalybridge Celtic. The goals came fromTom Elliott andSean McConville, the latter of whom also missed apenalty. Connor Jennings scored twice for the visitors whileRhys Meynell was sent off.^[10]Three days later Stockport were beaten 2–1 in the replay atBower Fold. The Stockport goal came fromSean McConville, Gregg Wilkinson equalised for the home side before Connor Jennings won it for Stalybridge in the 89th minute.^[11] Stockport secured their first point since the beginning of November, in a goalless draw withAlfreton Town on 17 December 2011.^[96] After the game it was announced that Joe Connor was named as part ofthe Non-League Paper's team of the day.^[52] On Boxing Day, Stockport lost 1–0 away toBarrow with the goal coming fromPhil Bolland.^[97]

On 1 January 2012, Stockport won for the first time in thirteen matches — their first at home since September, with a 3–2 win overBarrow. Sam Sheridan scored twice for Stockport, one of which was a latepenalty,Joe Connor scored the other.^[41]

"I didn't feel any pressure taking crucial penalty in the Barrow game"

On 7 January, they were beaten 2–0 away from home toGateshead.Jon Shaw andChris Moore scoring the goals for the home side.^[99] Three days later, Stockport lost their second game in row when they were beaten 1–0 atLuton Town, they conceded their third penalty in as many games which was converted byAaron O'Connor.^[100] A week after the game with Stockport not playing director of footballJim Gannon decided to say that he is optimistic about the club's future.^[101][102] On 21 January Stockport drew 2–2 away toBraintree Town. They had to come back from two goals down afterAswad Thomas opened the scoring on 58 minutes. Nicky Symons doubled the lead on 61 minutes butJoe Connor and on loan StrikerDanny L. Rowe both scored to earn Stockport a draw.^[103] On 24 January, Stockport earned their second 2–2 draw in three days when the playedAFC Telford United. Telford took the lead on 16 minutes with a goal from Chris Sharp. 18 minutes later Telford doubled their lead with a goal fromSteve Jones. In the second half Stockport got a goal back via aDanny O'Donnell header on 67 minutes.Carl Piergianni equalised for Stockport on 82 minutes. Phil Trainer was also sent off for Telford on 79 minutes for a second bookable offence.^[104] On 28 January Stockport won their fourth home game of the season with a 2–1 victory overKidderminster Harriers. Goals for Stockport came fromSean McConville in the first half andDanny L. Rowe in the second. The Kidderminster goal scorer wasNick Wright.^[105] After the game it was announced thatDanny L. Rowe was named as part ofthe Non-League Paper's team of the day.^[53]

On 2 February Stockport Announced thatSean McConville,Carl Piergianni and Ian Ormson had been named as part of theEngland C contingency squad for the forthcoming game against Italy in the International Challenge Trophy.^[106]

On 11 February Stockport stretched their unbeaten home run in the league to 5 games with a 2 – 2 draw againstNewport County. Stockport's goals were both scored by Danny L. Rowe — The second of which was direct from a free kick.Andy Sandell pulled one back for Newport before being sent off eight minutes later. Jake Harris rescued a point for the visitors in the 86th minute.^[107] On 18 February Stockport lost 2–1 away at York City. Danny L. Rowe scored Stockport's only goal.Jamie Reed andMatthew Blinkhorn scored for York.^[108] On 25 February Stockport won 1–0 at home toWrexham after Wrexham goalkeeperJoslain Mayebi put through his own net.Jay Harris was also sent-off for Wrexham.^[109] After the game both Danny M. Rowe (as a left back) and Jim Gannon (as manager) were named as part ofthe Non-League Paper's team of the day.^[54]

On 3 March 2012 Stockport won their second game in a row and achieved back to back wins for the first time in three years (153 matches in all competitions) when they beatDarlington 1–0 away from home. Danny L. Rowe scored Stockport's goal from thepenalty spot after Rob Ramshaw was sent off for the home side.^[42] Stockport then lost 6–1 away toAlfreton Town.Nathan Jarman scored a hat-trick for Alfreton (of which two werepenalties) whileJordan Rose headed home aEuan Holden cross to grab a consolation for Stockport.^[110] Stockport then lost a second consecutive game when they lost 1–0 at home toCambridge United.Mustafa Tiryaki scored the only goal of the game for Cambridge. Stockport's Danny L. Rowe missed apenalty in the first half.^[43] On 17 March Stockport lost 5–0 away toSouthport. Tony Gray opened the scoring in the first halfCarl Piergianni scored an own goal to double the lead,Whalley then scored a brace before Gray scored his second the round off the scoring. Stockport's goalkeeper Ian Ormson was also sent off after 71 minutes.^[111] On 24 March Stockport beat bottom of the leagueBath City 4–0. Danny Hattersley,Carl Piergianni andTom Elliott (who scored two goals), were the goalscorers for Stockport.^[112] After the match it was announced thatTom Elliott was named as part ofthe Non-League Paper's team of the day.^[55] Stockport finished the month with back to back wins when they beatKettering Town 3–1 away, atNene Park. Danny Hattersley,Sean Newton andCameron Darkwah were Stockport's goalscorers. .^[113] After the game it was announced thatSean Newton was named as part ofthe Non-League Paper's team of the day.^[56]

Stockport gained their third win in a row, another 4–0 home win, this time againstLincoln City Danny Hattersley,Cameron Darkwah and Danny L. Rowe, the latter of whom scored two, were the goalscorers for Stockport.Jordan Rose could have added a fifth for Stockport however his goal was ruled out by the final whistle.^[114] Two days later Stockport's Winning streak came to an end when they lost 2–1 away toMansfield Town. Jordan Rose scored Stockport's consolation goal.^[115] Stockport's safety was confirmed five days later when they drew 1–1 at home toBraintree Town. Stockport's goal was scored by Danny Hattersley, Bradley Quinton equalised for the visitors in second half stoppage time.^[116] After the game it was announced thatCarl Piergianni was named as part ofthe Non-League Paper's team of the day.^[57] On 21 April Stockport beatTamworth 2–0 in their final home game of the season. Stockport's Goals were scored byDanny O'Donnell and Danny Hattersley in front of Stockport largest home crowd of the season.^[117] Stockport won their final game of the season 2–1 away toHayes & Yeading. Stockport scored first with a goal from Danny Hattersley .Julian Owusu got a goal back for Hayes beforeJoe Connor got the winner for Stockport.^[118]

New Mills vStockport County

15 July 2011	New Mills	1–1	Stockport County	Church Lane,New Mills
19:30	Meakin 10'	Report	McGivern 53'1

Vauxhall Motors vStockport County

19 July 2011	Vauxhall Motors	1–0	Stockport County	Rivacre Park,Ellesmere Port
19:30	Wilson 10' (pen.)	Report

Buxton vStockport County

23 July 2011	Buxton	0–2	Stockport County	The Silverlands,Buxton
15:00		Report	McConville 53' Gritton 73'

Stockport County vAccrington Stanley

30 July 2011	Stockport County	1–0	Accrington Stanley	Edgeley Park,Stockport
15:00	McConville 34' (pen.)	Report

Stockport County vBolton Wanderers

2 August 2011	Stockport County	2–3	Bolton Wanderers	Edgeley Park,Stockport
19:45	Rowe 2' Gritton 89'	Report	Sampson 48' O'Halloran 60' Blakeman 75'

Altrincham vStockport County

6 August 2011	Altrincham	0–2	Stockport County	Moss Lane,Altrincham
15:00		Report	Elliott 2'1 Miles 20'	Attendance: 1,084

¹^ The Player scored during their trial period at the club

Forest Green Rovers vStockport County

12 August 20111	Forest Green Rovers	1–1	Stockport County	The New Lawn,Nailsworth
19:45	Styche 21'	Report	Chadwick 78'	Attendance: 1,848 Referee: Rob Whitton

Stockport County vKettering Town

16 August 20112	Stockport County	1–0	Kettering Town	Edgeley Park,Stockport
19:45	Holden 60'	Report	Davis 65'	Attendance: 3,429 Referee: Jeremy Simpson

Stockport County vEbbsfleet United

20 August 20113	Stockport County	1–1	Ebbsfleet United	Edgeley Park,Stockport
15:00	Chadwick 68'	Report	West 76'	Attendance: 3,674 Referee: Wayne Barrett

Kidderminster Harriers vStockport County

23 August 20114	Kidderminster Harriers	1 – 1	Stockport County	Aggborough,Kidderminster
19:45	Phelan 87'	Report	Elliott 26'	Attendance: 1,886 Referee: Andy Davies

Lincoln City vStockport County

26 August 20115	Lincoln City	1 – 1	Stockport County	Sincil Bank,Lincoln
15:00	Power 8'	Report	Elliott 44'	Attendance: 2,152 Referee: Stephen Martin

Stockport County vMansfield Town

29 August 20116	Stockport County	0–1	Mansfield Town	Edgeley Park,Stockport
12:00		Report	O'Neill 67'	Attendance: 3,571 Referee: Peter Banks

Stockport County vLuton Town

2 September 20117	Stockport County	1–1	Luton Town	Edgeley Park,Stockport
19:45	McConville 90+2'	Report	Lawless 5'	Attendance: 3,389 Referee: Robert Merchant

Telford United vStockport County

10 September 20118	Telford United	1–1	Stockport County	New Bucks Head,Telford
15:00	Newton 49' (pen.)	Report	German 51'	Attendance: 2,375 Referee: Richard Wigglesworth

Stockport County vGrimsby Town

17 September 20119	Stockport County	2–0	Grimsby Town	Edgeley Park,Stockport
15:00	McConville 23' Elliott 61'	Report		Attendance: 3,943 Referee: Sebastian Stockbridge

Newport County vStockport County

20 September 201110	Newport County	1–1	Stockport County	Newport Stadium,Newport
19:45	Rose 31'	Report	Elliott 82'	Attendance: 1,205 Referee: Graham Horwood

Tamworth vStockport County

24 September 201111	Tamworth	1–1	Stockport County	The Lamb Ground,Tamworth
15:00	Christie 90'	Report	Chadwick 48'	Attendance: 1,381 Referee: Jeremy Simpson

Stockport County vFleetwood Town

27 September 201112	Stockport County	2–4	Fleetwood Town	Edgeley Park,Stockport
19:45	German 30' 71'	Report	Vieira 2' Clancy 49' Cox 57' Mangan 90+4'	Attendance: 3,023 Referee: Ross Joyce

Stockport County vYork City

1 October 201113	Stockport County	1–2	York City	Edgeley Park,Stockport
15:00	Paton 90+4'	Report	Blair 52' Walker 86'	Attendance: 3,753 Referee: Darren Bond

Cambridge United vStockport County

6 October 201114	Cambridge United	2–2	Stockport County	Abbey Stadium,Cambridge
19:45	Berry 12' Patrick 74'	Report	Chadwick 3' Whitehead 63' Piergianni 64'	Attendance: 2,047 Referee: Nick Kinseley

Stockport County vDarlington

11 October 201115	Stockport County	3–4	Darlington	Edgeley Park,Stockport
19:45	Chadwick 3' Paton 12' 52'	Report	Chandler 2' 61' Walshaw 32' Taylor 85'	Attendance: 2,671 Referee: Wayne Barrett

Wrexham vStockport County

15 October 201116	Wrexham	4–0	Stockport County	Racecourse Ground,Wrexham
15:00	Knight-Percival 3' 46' Morrell 23' Speight 75'	Report		Attendance: 3,874 Referee: Peter Banks

Bath City vStockport County

18 October 201117	Bath City	0–2	Stockport County	Twerton Park,Bath
19:45		Report	Chadwick 63' Paton 90+1'	Attendance: 919 Referee:Amy Fearn

Stockport County vForest Green Rovers

22 October 201118	Stockport County	0–1	Forest Green Rovers	Edgeley Park,Stockport
15:45		Report	Klukowski 36'	Attendance: 3,391 Referee: Richard West

Stockport County vHayes & Yeading

5 November 201119	Stockport County	3–3	Hayes & Yeading	Edgeley Park,Stockport
15:00	Elliott 27' Piergianni 30' 57'	Report	Sinclair 36' Soares 75' 88'	Attendance: 2,804 Referee: Scott Duncan

Ebbsfleet United vStockport County

12 November 201120	Ebbsfleet United	2–1	Stockport County	Stonebridge Road,Kent
15:00	Willock 81' Pinney 88'	Report	Chadwick 21' (pen.)	Attendance: 1,119 Referee: Sebastian Stockbridge

Fleetwood Town vStockport County

19 November 201121	Fleetwood Town	2–1	Stockport County	Highbury Stadium,Fleetwood
17:45	Mangan 53' Vardy 66'	Report	McConville 59' (pen.)	Attendance: 3,021 Referee: Wayne Barret

Stockport County vSouthport

26 November 201122	Stockport County	0–1	Southport	Edgeley Park,Stockport
15:00		Report	Whalley 4' Ledsham 74'	Attendance: 4,540 Referee: Karl Evans

Grimsby Town vStockport County

29 November 201123	Grimsby Town	7–0	Stockport County	Blundell Park,Cleethorpes
19:45	Coulson 18' Hearn 22' 45+1' 58' Elding 32' Green 35' l'Anson 64'	Report		Attendance: 2,254 Referee: Steve Bratt

Stockport County vGateshead

6 December 201124	Stockport County	0–1	Gateshead	Edgeley Park,Stockport
19:45		Report	Shaw 59'	Attendance: 2,366 Referee: Wayne Barrett

Barrow vStockport County

26 December 201126	Barrow	1–0	Stockport County	Holker Street,Barrow
15:00	Bolland 42'	Report		Referee: Richard Clark

Stockport County vBarrow

1 January 201227	Stockport County	3–2	Barrow	Edgeley Park,Stockport
15:00	Sheridan 10' 84' (pen.) Connor 32'	Report	Baker 57' 67' (pen.)	Attendance: 3,301 Referee: Ross Joyce

Gateshead vStockport County

7 January 201228	Gateshead	2–0	Stockport County	Gateshead International Stadium,Gateshead
15:00	Shaw 61' (pen.) Moore 64'	Report		Attendance: 846 Referee: Richard Wigglesworth

Luton Town vStockport County

10 January 201229	Luton Town	1–0	Stockport County	Kenilworth Road,Luton
15:00	O'Connor 73' (pen.)	Report		Attendance: 5,588 Referee: Kevin Johnson

Braintree Town vStockport County

21 January 201230	Braintree Town	2–2	Stockport County	Cressing Road,Braintree
15:00	Thomas 58' Symons 61'	Report	Connor 67' D.L.Rowe 90'	Attendance: 833 Referee: Tim Robinson

Stockport County vAFC Telford United

24 January 201231	Stockport County	2–2	AFC Telford United	Edgeley Park,Stockport
15:00	O'Donnell 67' Piergianni 82'	Report	Sharp 16' Jones 34' Trainer 79'	Attendance: 2,831 Referee:Amy Fearn

Stockport County vKidderminster Harriers

28 January 201232	Stockport County	2–1	Kidderminster Harriers	Edgeley Park,Stockport
15:00	McConville 21' D.L.Rowe 55'	Report	Wright 56'	Attendance: 3,728 Referee: Jeremy Simpson

Stockport County vNewport County

11 February 201233	Stockport County	2–2	Newport County	Edgeley Park,Stockport
15:00	D.L.Rowe 8' 60'	Report	Sandell 50' 58' Harris 87'	Attendance: 3,565 Referee: Darren Bond

York City vStockport County

18 February 201234	York City	2–1	Stockport County	Bootham Crescent,York
15:00	Reed 84' Blinkhorn 90+5'	Report	D.L.Rowe 8'	Attendance: 3,370 Referee: Tony Harrington

Stockport County vWrexham

25 February 201235	Stockport County	1–0	Wrexham	Edgeley Park,Stockport
15:00	Mayebi 27' (o.g.)	Report	Harris 51'	Attendance: 4,518 Referee: Wayne Barrett

Darlington vStockport County

3 March 201236	Darlington	0–1	Stockport County	The Darlington Arena,Darlington
15:00		Report	D.L.Rowe 60' (pen.)	Attendance: 2,202 Referee: Ross Joyce

Alfreton Town vStockport County

6 March 201237	Alfreton Town	6–1	Stockport County	North Street,Alfreton
19:45	Jarman 1' 37' (pen.) 86' (pen.) Wilson 25' Clayton 68' Arnold 77'	Report	Rose 90'	Attendance: 1,115 Referee: Sebastian Stockbridge

Stockport County vCambridge United

10 March 201238	Stockport County	0–1	Cambridge United	Edgeley Park,Stockport
15:00		Report	Tiryaki 14'	Attendance: 5,957 Referee: Scott Duncan

Southport vStockport County

17 March 201239	Southport	5–0	Stockport County	Haig Avenue,Southport
15:00	Gray 41' 73' Piergianni 64' (o.g.) Whalley 70' 76'	Report	Ormson 71'	Attendance: 1,648 Referee: Richard Clark

Stockport County vBath City

24 March 201240	Stockport County	4–0	Bath City	Edgeley Park,Stockport
15:00	Hattersley 14' Elliott 55' 82' Piergianni 61'	Report		Attendance: 3,744 Referee: Peter Banks

Kettering Town vStockport County

31 March 201241	Kettering Town	1–3	Stockport County	Nene Park,Irthlingborough
15:00	Westwood 76'	Report	Hattersley 29' Newton 45' Darkwah 90+1'	Attendance: 1,281 Referee: Rob Merchant

Stockport County vLincoln City

7 April 201242	Stockport County	4–0	Lincoln City	Edgeley Park,Stockport
15:00	Hattersley 6' D.L.Rowe 11' 55' Darkwah 90+1'	Report		Attendance: 3,975 Referee: Darren Bond

Mansfield Town vStockport County

9 April 201243	Mansfield Town	2–1	Stockport County	One Call Stadium,Mansfield
15:00	Smith 47' Briscoe 53'	Report	Rose 89'	Attendance: 3,883 Referee:Amy Fearn

Stockport County vBraintree Town

14 April 201244	Stockport County	1–1	Braintree Town	Edgeley Park,Stockport
15:00	Hattersley 15'	Report	Quinton 90+3'	Attendance: 3,199 Referee: Richard Wigglesworth

Stockport County vTamworth

21 April 201245	Stockport County	2–0	Tamworth	Edgeley Park,Stockport
15:00	O'Donnell 48' Hattersley 77'	Report		Attendance: 6,393 Referee: Seb Stockbridge

Hayes & Yeading vStockport County

28 April 201246	Hayes & Yeading	1–2	Stockport County	Kingfield Stadium,Woking
13:00	Owusu 15'	Report	Hattersley 7' Connor 70'	Attendance: 654 Referee: Tim Robinson

Southport vStockport County

29 October 20114Q	Southport	1–0	Stockport County	Haig Avenue,Southport
15:00	Owens 2'	Report		Attendance: 1,358 Referee: Richard Clark

Stockport County vStalybridge Celtic

10 December 2011R1	Stockport County	2–2	Stalybridge Celtic	Edgeley Park,Stockport
15:00	Elliott 5' McConville 51'	Report	Jennings 35' 39' Meynell 54'	Attendance: 1,690 Referee: Richard Clark

Stalybridge Celtic vStockport County

13 December 2011R1 Replay	Stalybridge Celtic	2–1	Stockport County	Bower Fold,Stalybridge
19:45	Wilkinson 59' Jennings 89'	Report	McConville 10'	Attendance: 1,049 Referee: Darren Handley

Stockport entered the summer with three players (Matt Glennon,Mark Lynch andMatty Mainwaring) contracted for the season ahead, plusCameron Darkwah accepting a contract after being promoted from the youth team.^[119]With Stockport needing to re-build over the summer^[120] the club offered five players new one-year contracts.^[119][121]Danny O'Donnell,Daniel Rowe andAndy Halls all accepted the new deals to stay on with the club,^[122] whilePaul Turnbull andGreg Tansey rejected the new deals in favour of joiningNorthampton Town andInverness Caledonian Thistle respectively.^[123][124]Martin Gritton becameRay Mathias' first and only signing of the summer,^[125] as Mathias left the club soon after.^[2]

"... the first game of the season is just over four weeks away and I've only got eight players"

Following new investment in the club, formerGermaninternationalDietmar Hamann was appointed as first team manager,^[3] and he quickly brought in midfieldersSean McConville,^[127]Jon Nolan,Ryan Fraughan and strikerJohn Miles,^[128] as well as appointingWillie McStay as his assistant manager.^[129]This was followed by the signings ofNick Chadwick,Euan Holden,Ryan McCann and Sam Sheridan.^[130]Jon Routledge andDanny Hall were then added to the squad on the eve of the season.^[131] Stockport revealed the official squad numbers for the season on 8 August 2011.^[131] On 10 August, Stockport added another defender to the books, signingCarl Piergianni fromPeterborough United.^[132] On 11 August, Stockport signed another three new players to the squad,Keigan Parker and Nabil Bounab fromMansfield Town andÉtoile Fréjus Saint-Raphaël respectively, strikerTom Elliott was also signed after a successful trial.^[133] On 15 August, Hamann went back to is old clubLeicester City to sign nineteen-year-old striker Elliott Chamberlain on a months loan.^[134] On 25 August Stockport lostKeigan Parker whose contract was terminated andLuke Ashworth whose trial period at the club had ended,Cameron Darkwah was also sent out on loan toMossley for a period of one month.^[135] On transfer deadline day Stockport secured the signing ofMichael Paton on a loan move fromAberdeen until the end of the year.^[136] Just a day later the club announced the signing ofChris Blackburn, as well as the release ofDanny Hall who joined neighboursHyde the following day.^[137][138] Stockport announced their third signing in three days, when they announced that strikerAntonio German had joined the club until January 2012.^[139] On 9 September,Matty Mainwaring left the club after his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.^[140] On 23 September Stockport announced thatCameron Darkwah loan toMossley was extended by a further month.^[141] On 28 September Stockport signedBristol City right backJoe Edwards on an initial one month emergency loan deal.^[142] On 2 NovemberJoe Edwards loan deal was extended until January.^[143][144] Stockport then added GoalkeeperMark Halstead to their squad on a three-month loan fromBlackpool.^[145] On 24 November 2011 county brought inDerby County youngster Aaron Cole^[146] while also sendingNick Chadwick out on loan toPlymouth Argyle.^[147] Both loans are until 3 January 2012. On 30 NovemberMichael Paton returned to Aberdeen earlier than expected due to him, having to have a hernia operation.^[148] On 13 December,Joe Connor joined the team on non-contract terms and therefore can leave whenever he wants to.Joe Connor is also the grandson of Stockport legend Jack Connor.^[149] On 24 December, Stockport announced that two players would be leaving. Those players wereAntonio German whose contract would not be renewed andMark Halstead who returned toBlackpool after he was recalled from his loan spell.^[150]

On 3 January 2012 Stockport Announced thatJoe Edwards had returned toBristol City after his loan spell with the club had ended.^[151] Stockport also announced that Aaron Cole's loan fromDerby County was extended by a further month.^[152] A day later the club announced that Danny Rowe had signed on a months loan fromFleetwood Town F.C. He will have D.L.Rowe on the back of his shirt so he is not confused with Stockport's ownDanny Rowe^[153] The club also announced thatNick Chadwick had left the club, and gone toPlymouth Argyle on a free transfer^[154] as well asChris Blackburn signing forTelford United after his release earlier in the day.^[155] On 12 January, Stockport announced thatCameron Darkwah was being loaned out for the second time this season, this time toConference North club toHalifax Town.^[156] On 17 January, Stockport confirmed the loan signing of a player that was released in September. This player wasMatty Mainwaring who has signed on a one-month loan deal fromHull City^[157] On 23 January, Stockport announced that former skipperPaul Turnbull was set to join on loan fromNorthampton Town until 25 February^[158] and also thatRyan Fraughan was set to join Welsh premier league sideThe New Saints until the end of the 2011–12 season.^[159] On 27 January Stockport announced that Sam Sheridan would be leaving them to joinSouthport on a months loan.^[160] AfterJon Routledge was taken on trial byYeovil,^[161] the rumour was that he would be going there, on loan until the end of the season. It was not until he returned to Stockport^[162] that they announced he would actually be going back to his old clubHamilton Academical on loan until the end of the season.^[163] On Transfer deadline day (January 2012) Stockport announced thatMatt Glennon,Mark Lynch,John Miles andRyan McCann had left the club by mutual consent.^[164] Also announced was that Aaron Cole's and Danny L. Rowe's loan deals were extended until the end of the season, whileJoe Connor had earned himself a six-month contract taking him up to the end of the season.^[165] During this time managerJim Gannon announced his reasoning behind the transfers.^[166] On 2 February Stockport announced that 25-year-old Norwegian Goalkeeper Morten Bredal-Thorsen had been given an extended trial.^[167] One day later it was reported thatMark Lynch andJohn Miles had signed forAltrincham following their releases,^[168] however on 10 February Stockport announced thatMark Lynch had returned to the club on a part-time basis to help with a fitness training of the reserve team.^[169] Also on 10 February it was reported in the Lancaster Guardian that Lancaster City striker Danny Hattersley and midfielder Alex Kenyon were on trial with Stockport.^[170] During Stockport's Match at home to Newport County former goalkeeper coach Bernhard Hirmer was announced as being on the bench – This was due to lack of goalkeepers at the club. On 15 February Stockport announced thatCameron Darkwah's loan toHalifax Town would be extended until 17 March 2012.^[171] A day later the club announced that they will be loaning out Nabil Bounab toBuxton for a month.^[172] On 21 February Sam Sheridan returned from his loan spell atSouthport.^[173] On 24 February Stockport county extended the loans ofPaul Turnbull^[174] andMatty Mainwaring^[175] for a further month. Stockport also announced that they had signedJordan Rose on a non contract basis.^[176] On 13 March it was announced thatMartin Gritton would be leaving the club after he requested his contract to be cancelled.^[177] Two days later the club announced that they had signed Lancaster City striker Danny Hattersley on an 18-month contract.^[178] On 21 March Stockport announced that they had secured the services of 18-year-old Lewis King on an "emergency" loan fromSunderland.^[179] The next Day Stockport announced thatSean McConville would be going toRochdale on a months loan.^[180] A day later Stockport announced the signing ofSean Newton on loan fromTelford United until the end of the season.^[181] On 27 March Stockport announced that the loan deals concerningPaul Turnbull andMatty Mainwaring would be extended up to the allowed 93 days.^[182]

Number	Nationality	Position	Name	Total		League		FA Cup		FA Trophy
				Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
1	GK	ENG	Matt Glennon (1283)	26	0	24	0	0	0	2	0
1	GK	GER	Bernhard Hirmer (1329)	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
2	DF	ENG	Mark Lynch (1280)	7	0	6	0	1	0	0	0
2	DF	ENG	Jordan Rose (1288)	10	2	10	2	0	0	0	0
3	DF	USA	Euan Holden (1306)	35	1	33	1	1	0	1	0
4	MF	ENG	Jon Routledge (1309)	15	0	13	0	1	0	1	0
5	DF	ENG	Danny O'Donnell (1295)	37	2	34	2	1	0	2	0
6	FW	ENG	Danny L. Rowe (1326)	15	8	15	8	0	0	0	0
6	FW	ENG	Antonio German (1317)	17	3	16	3	0	0	1	0
6	DF	ENG	Danny Hall (1305)	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
7	MF	ENG	Sean McConville (1315)	25	6	23	4	0	0	2	2
8	MF	ENG	Jon Nolan (1316)	33	0	31	0	0	0	2	0
9	FW	SCO	Martin Gritton (1304)	11	0	11	0	0	0	0	0
9	FW	ENG	Josh Amis	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
10	FW	ENG	John Miles (1308)	15	0	14	0	1	0	0	0
10	FW	ENG	Danny Hattersley (1328)	8	6	8	6	0	0	0	0
11	MF	ENG	Ryan Fraughan (1303)	10	0	10	0	0	0	0	0
12	GK	ENG	Ian Ormson (1327)	14	0	13	0	1	0	0	0
13	FW	ENG	Cameron Darkwah (1287)	9	2	7	2	1	0	1	0
14	MF	EIR	Sam Sheridan (1310)	28	2	27	2	0	0	1	0
15	MF	ENG	Matty Mainwaring (1249)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
15	FW	ENG	Danny Whitehead (1320)	18	1	17	1	1	0	0	0
16	DF	SCO	Ryan McCann (1307)	20	0	18	0	1	0	1	0
16	DF	ENG	Sean Newton (1331)	7	1	7	1	0	0	0	0
17	DF	ENG	Andy Halls (1260)	30	0	28	0	0	0	2	0
18	MF	ENG	Danny M. Rowe (1261)	29	0	27	0	0	0	2	0
19	FW	ENG	Nick Chadwick (1302)	20	7	19	7	1	0	0	0
19	MF	ENG	Matty Mainwaring (1249)2	15	0	15	0	0	0	0	0
20	FW	ENG	Tom Elliott (1311)	44	8	42	7	0	0	2	1
21	MF	FRA	Nabil Bounab (1301)	11	0	11	0	0	0	0	0
22	DF	ENG	Carl Piergianni (1312)	43	4	40	4	1	0	2	0
23	FW	SCO	Keigan Parker (1314)	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
23	FW	SCO	Michael Paton (1319)	16	4	15	4	1	0	0	0
23	MF	ENG	Paul Turnbull (1182)	14	0	14	0	0	0	0	0
24	FW	WAL	Elliott Chamberlain (1313)	5	0	5	0	0	0	0	0
24	DF	ENG	Joe Edwards (1321)	13	0	11	0	0	0	2	0
25	DF	ENG	Chris Blackburn (1318)	17	0	15	0	0	0	2	0
27	GK	ENG	Dane Smith	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
28	GK	ENG	Mark Halstead (1322)	4	0	4	0	0	0	0	0
28	GK	ENG	Lewis King (1330)	5	0	5	0	0	0	0	0
29	MF	ENG	Aaron Cole (1323)	18	0	16	0	0	0	2	0
30	DF	ENG	Kyle Brownhill (1332)	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	0
31	DF	ENG	Ben Say (1324)	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
32	MF	ENG	Joe Connor (1325)	21	3	21	3	0	0	0	0

²^ The Player Left and then returned to the club at a later point in the season. Therefore, the player had a change of squad number and is on the list twice.

The numbers in brackets are the player's unique Stockport County Appearance Number (SCAN), showing his position in the list of players to make their debut for the club in a senior competitive game.^[183]