A couple of headed chances came the Hatters’ way in the opening exchanges, with Kyle Wootton placing an attempt into the hands of Franco Ravizzoli and Nathan Lowe nodding his opportunity just wide.
Another early moment for the home side came through Ollie Norwood - who forced the Blackpool keeper into a save with a free kick from the edge of the box.
Blackpool’s first chance of the game came on the half hour mark. Josh Bowler neatly played a ball through to Dale Taylor on the edge of the box, but the striker’s first touch was poor and his shot was tame.
Following the restart, CJ Hamilton was able to test Ben Hinchliffe for the first time, but it proved to be routine work for the Stockport shot stopper.
Down the other end, Ravizzoli made a superb save to tip over a curling shot from Odin Bailey.
The Seasiders’ relief didn’t last too long, as from the resulting corner, Stockport took the lead, courtesy of a Joseph Olowu header.
Here’s how Blackpool performed:
13. SUBS
Tom Bloxham (5/10), Zac Ashworth, Jordan Brown and Emil Hansson (All 6/10). Photo: Gareth Evans