Joseph Olowu scored a second-half header as Stockport battled to a hard-fought 1-0 League One win over struggling Blackpool.
The victory sent Stockport up to fourth, while the defeat handed Stephen Dobbie his first loss as caretaker Blackpool boss following Steve Bruce's dismissal.
Hatters on the Front Foot
The hosts began brightly and came close after five minutes when Kyle Wooton powered a header at goalkeeper Franco Ravizzoli. They then squandered a golden opportunity when Nathan Lowe headed wide from Jack Diamond's clipped cross.