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Stockport County will welcome Charlton Athletic to Edgeley Park this Saturday in what promises to be one of the weekend's most intriguing League One encounters. Both teams are riding impressive waves of form, with the Hatters winning seven of their last ten matches and the Addicks taking eight victories from their last ten outings.Stockport manager David Challinor has turned Edgeley Park into something of a fortress lately. His side boasts a perfect home record from their last four matches, scoring seven and conceding just two in the process. Their most recent home victory came against Blackpool (2-1) at the start of March, continuing a winning streak that also includes impressive results against Barnsley, Wigan, and Leyton Orient.Charlton's boss Nathan Jones has his team firing too. The Addicks are coming off a confidence-boosting 1-0 home win against Barnsley earlier this week, and they've been pretty decent on the road as well, winning two of their last four away fixtures.

Can Stockport's perfect home form continue? That's the big question. Challinor's men have been clinical in front of their own fans, winning all four of their most recent home games. They've scored in every home match and have only shipped two goals during this impressive run.But Charlton won't be pushovers. Despite their away form being slightly less impressive than their overall record, they've still managed six goals in their last four road games. Their recent 2-1 victory at Leyton Orient shows they know how to get results away from The Valley.The head-to-head history adds another layer of intrigue. Charlton holds a slight edge with two wins to Stockport's one, with two draws rounding out their five previous meetings. Their last encounter back in October ended all square at 1-1.

Both teams have been finding the net with regularity. Stockport has notched 15 goals in their last ten matches while conceding just seven. Charlton's numbers are even more impressive – 17 scored and only six conceded in the same period.This attacking prowess from both sides suggests we could be in for an entertaining afternoon. When teams are playing with confidence, the goals often flow freely. And confidence isn't something either side is lacking right now.The bookies slightly favor the home side with Stockport given a 41.1% chance of victory compared to Charlton's 29%, with the draw at 29.9%. But numbers can't always capture momentum and match-day atmosphere.With both teams in such good form, it's tough to pick a clear favorite. Will Stockport's home advantage prove decisive? Or can Charlton continue their impressive away performances? Saturday's match should answer these questions and might prove crucial for both teams' ambitions this season.

The tactical battle between David Challinor and Nathan Jones adds another fascinating dimension to this fixture. Both managers have their teams playing attractive, winning football.Challinor has built a side that's tough to beat at home. His Stockport team has shown remarkable consistency throughout 2025, with their only blip in recent weeks being a 2-0 away defeat to Cambridge.Jones, meanwhile, has revitalized Charlton since taking charge. Their 80% win rate over the last ten games speaks volumes about the impact he's had. The Addicks have been particularly impressive against strong opposition, with wins against promotion-chasing Barnsley and Peterborough United in recent weeks.As Saturday approaches, both managers will be fine-tuning their strategies. With so much attacking talent on display, will either boss opt for a more conservative approach? Or will they let their players express themselves in what could be a League One classic? We'll find out when the whistle blows at 12:30 pm on March 8.

Sky Sports+ broadcasts the match in Ireland and the United Kingdom.