Stockport County will celebrate its birthday on 29 July with a fun-day at Edgeley Park.

Also on the day, the Hatters will wrap up their pre-season campaign with a friendly match against Preston North End.

A description on County's website reads: "It's set to be a party atmosphere in SK3 with plenty on offer for our young supporters, including a bouncy castle, fun fair stalls, candy floss and popcorn – not to mention the chance to watch your heroes in action as we wrap up our pre-season campaign."

Food will also be on offer, including mouth-watering loaded nachos and bratwurst available from street food stalls. 

The celebrations will mark the 140-year anniversary of the club. 

It is no secret that Stockport County has an incredible history. Forward Patrick Norris is pictured here in 1920 (Image - Public domain)

Beginning as Heaton Norris Rovers in 1883, the club changed its name to Stockport County in 1890. 

The Hatters joined the Football League in 1900. After a season outside the league in 1905-06, the club remained in the competition continuously for 106 years, until the 2010-11 season, when County were relegated to what was then the Conference League. 

After relegation again the following season, County stabilised and secured a string of promotions. After narrowly missing out on promotion to League One recently against Carlisle, County remains in League Two. 

The Hatters have been playing at Edgeley Park since 1902 - before then, as Heaton Norris Rovers, the club played at Green Lane and used the nearby Nursery Inn as a home (and used the adjacent barn as a changing room). 

In over 100 years of history, County have claimed a host of championship titles, stints in the top flight (and periods above Manchester City), and more. 

County receive the Championship shield in 1937 after winning the Third Division (Image - Public domain)

After a golden age in the 90s, County may be approaching another legendary era, with manager Dave Challinor currently ranked best in the club's history in terms of win percentage (58.7%).

During the game on 29 July, the team will be wearing a special, limited edition kit that pays tribute to the club's formation as Heaton Norris Rovers in 1883. 

In further celebration of this storied past, there will be a shirt exhibition available for people to view in The 1883, which will feature County shirts from across the eras (County have not always been blue and white!). 

Find more information - including where to buy tickets - on Stockport County's website HERE.

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