Opposition briefing: League One promotion-chasing StockportCrystal Palace face Stockport County in the FA Cup on January 12th. Stockport, managed by Dave Challinor, are 7th in League One and have reached the third round after wins over Forest Green Rovers and Brackley Town. The Hatters have a strong history in the FA Cup, having reached the semi-finals in 1900 and 1901. Palace have a good record against Stockport, winning the last three meetings and only losing once in the last 49 years.
