Stockport started the 2000–01 season poorly and were sitting 23rd in the table with just two wins at the middle of November.

However, a run from mid-March resulted in Stockport winning five of their remaining nine league games to again narrowly avoid relegation, finishing 19th overall.

Stockport County's score comes first[1] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.