There have been plenty of goals between the two clubs in the last year. Stockport beat us 5-2 at Edgeley Park last year and then 5-0 at our place in May, but we gained some measure of revenge with a 4-0 home win at the Arena earlier in the season.There's going to be plenty at stake because both clubs are in good positions to challenge for promotion.

The stadium is good, old fashioned Football League, set in a typical Coronation Street-style network of terraces. Away seating is in the Vernon Building Society Stand at Edgeley Park, with plenty of room! Not surprising, given the prices - which are a steep £18, £11 OAP/students; £5 juniors. To add insult to injury, there are pillars in the way, obstructing the view. At least it's alongside the pitch, although you have to enter walking in front of the home family stand. Exit is behind the goal, where the away coaches are parked. There are five spaces for visiting wheelchair fans in the Stockport Express Advertiser stand. There is a catering kiosk at the back of the stand, with pies (crusty and pretty tasty) at £2.30. Programmes were £2.50 last season.

How to get there; By car;
Follow the M62 onto the M60 and continue south to junction 1 (sign-posted Stockport town centre). At the roundabout turn left following signs to Cheadle A560 into Hollywood Way. Go straight on at the first set of traffic lights and turn right at the next (sign-posted Cheadle A560 / Stockport County FC) onto the A560 towards "Ye Olde Woolpack" pub. After a mile turn left (at the "Farmers Arms" pub) onto the B5465 Edgeley Road. After another mile turn right onto Dale Street at the traffic lights and take the second left into Hardcastle Road for Edgley Park. Parking can be found in the local streets or precinct parking in Castle Street.

By train; The railway station is a straightforward half mile walk from Edgeley Park. Go down the steps from any platform and turn left. Walk up Station Road, cross the main road at The Bluebell pub and continue up the hill towards the roundabout. Take the A5464 (Mercian Way) and turn left into Caroline Street for the stadium. A 15 minute walk.
Train times (check before departure): Darlington 09.29-Doncaster (10.28) 10.42 arr 11:52. Return: 17.26-Manchester Piccadilly (17.36) 17.54 arr York 19.24, 19.37-20:03. Saver return £44.10.
Direct trains twice an hour from London Euston Sugg: 07.53-10.34, or 08.11-11.11; rtn: 17.33-21.25. Saver return £57.10.
Direct trains twice an hour - though running up to half an hour slower than last season - from Birmingham New Street 09.48-arr 11.17, return 17.40-1900.Saver return £27.90
Direct trains twice an hour from Sheffield 10.11-10.53 Stockport; return 17.55 arr 18.35. Cheapday return £11.90-13.

Pubs and places to eat;
The Crown Inn 154 Heaton Lane. Real ale pub with micro-brews under the viaduct (M60) and 15 minutes walk from the ground - turn right as you head out of Station Road and it's off King Street. A friendly welcome, roaring fires, good pork pies (£1.20 each) and an excellent range of ales on our visit. Open from 12 noon. DAFTS recommended
The Pineapple, 159 Heaton Lane.
Just under the arches, a short step from The Crown, this small two-room pub promises Robinson's ales and a friendly welcome.
Ye Olde Woolpack, 70 Brinksway.
Not a bad starting point. Plenty of guest beers and good food. Open from 12pm.
The Navigation, 1 Manchester Rd, Heaton Norris SK4 1TY
Owned by the fairly newly-created Congleton-based Beartown Brewery - a little out of the way, to the north of the town, but worth a taxi ride. DAFTS recommended.
Alternatively, The Railway, 1 Avenue Street, SK1 2BZ serves Porter's darks and porters, plus a good range of local and continental real ales. Fine lunches. It's close to The Crown. Open from 12pm.
There is a good chippie The Friary in Castle Street near the ground or the other side of the station are burger and American food chains at the Grand Central complex.

Further details on www.dafts.co.uk