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Stockport County manager Dave Challinor departs the club

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Stockport County manager Dave Challinor departs the club

Summary

Dave Challinor has left his role as Stockport County manager by mutual consent after nearly five years. Challinor, 50, guided the team from the National League to League One but fell short in this season's promotion bid, losing to Bolton Wanderers in the play-off final. He returned to manage Stockport in November 2021, winning 144 of his 268 matches at the helm. Stockport County is now expected to begin the search for a new manager.

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By the Numbers

•Challinor leaves Stockport by mutual consent after five years.
•He secured two promotions during his tenure.
•Stockport lost to Bolton in the League One play-off final this season.
•Challinor managed 268 games, winning 144.
•The club will seek a new manager moving forward.

Latest Updates

1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Stockport part ways with Dave Challinor
12:10 PMYahoo Sports — Stockport boss Challinor leaves League One club
12:10 PMBBC Football — Stockport boss Challinor leaves League One club

What they're saying

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Dave Challinor has left Stockport County by mutual consent after almost five years in charge at Edgeley Park, bringing an end to one of the club’s most successful modern eras.The 50-year-old depart...
— Yahoo Sports