Stoke City: competitions in 2026/27
Stoke City: upcoming fixtures
Tue 3 Nov · 19:45
BlackburnTipStoke City
Championship · Head to head (H2H)
BlackburnTipStoke CityChampionship · Head to head (H2H)Sat 7 Nov · 12:30
Portsmouth–Stoke City
Championship · Head to head (H2H)Portsmouth–Stoke CitySat 21 Nov · 15:00Stoke City–Birmingham
ChampionshipStoke City–BirminghamWed 25 Nov · 20:00Stoke City–Millwall
ChampionshipStoke City–MillwallSat 28 Nov · 15:00
West Ham–Stoke City
ChampionshipWest Ham–Stoke CityStoke City: recent results
League formWDWLW
31/10/26Stoke City2–0Preston
Championship24/10/26Stoke City0–0Bristol City
Championship17/10/26
Derby0–1Stoke CityChampionship13/10/26Stoke City2–3Middlesbrough
Championship10/10/26
Bolton1–2Stoke CityChampionship19/9/26Stoke City2–1Sheffield Utd
Championship12/9/26
Watford1–2Stoke CityChampionship8/9/26
Cardiff1–1Stoke CityChampionship
Stoke City2–0PrestonChampionship24/10/26Stoke City0–0Bristol CityChampionship17/10/26Derby0–1Stoke CityChampionship13/10/26Stoke City2–3MiddlesbroughChampionship10/10/26Bolton1–2Stoke CityChampionship19/9/26Stoke City2–1Sheffield UtdChampionship12/9/26Watford1–2Stoke CityChampionship8/9/26Cardiff1–1Stoke CityChampionshipStoke City: results and fixtures in this campaign
Upcoming matches
Championship
Sat 7 Nov · 12:30Portsmouth–Stoke City
ChampionshipPortsmouth–Stoke CitySat 21 Nov · 15:00Stoke City–Birmingham
ChampionshipStoke City–BirminghamWed 25 Nov · 20:00Stoke City–Millwall
ChampionshipStoke City–MillwallSat 28 Nov · 15:00West Ham–Stoke City
ChampionshipWest Ham–Stoke CitySat 5 Dec · 15:00Stoke City–QPR
ChampionshipStoke City–QPRWed 9 Dec · 19:45
Lincoln–Stoke City
ChampionshipLincoln–Stoke CitySat 12 Dec · 12:30Stoke City–West Brom
ChampionshipStoke City–West BromSat 19 Dec · 15:00
Burnley–Stoke City
ChampionshipBurnley–Stoke CitySat 26 Dec · 15:00Stoke City–Wrexham
ChampionshipStoke City–WrexhamTue 29 Dec · 19:45Bristol City–Stoke City
ChampionshipBristol City–Stoke CityFri 1 Jan · 15:00West Brom–Stoke City
ChampionshipWest Brom–Stoke CitySat 16 Jan · 15:00Stoke City–Derby
ChampionshipStoke City–DerbySat 23 Jan · 15:00Preston–Stoke City
ChampionshipPreston–Stoke CityTue 26 Jan · 19:45Stoke City–Blackburn
ChampionshipStoke City–BlackburnSat 30 Jan · 15:00Stoke City–Portsmouth
ChampionshipStoke City–PortsmouthSat 6 Feb · 15:00Birmingham–Stoke City
ChampionshipBirmingham–Stoke CitySat 13 Feb · 15:00Stoke City–Watford
ChampionshipStoke City–WatfordWed 17 Feb · 19:45Middlesbrough–Stoke City
ChampionshipMiddlesbrough–Stoke CitySat 20 Feb · 15:00Sheffield Utd–Stoke City
ChampionshipSheffield Utd–Stoke CitySat 27 Feb · 15:00Stoke City–Bolton
ChampionshipStoke City–BoltonWed 3 Mar · 19:45Stoke City–Southampton
ChampionshipStoke City–SouthamptonSat 6 Mar · 15:00
Swansea–Stoke City
ChampionshipSwansea–Stoke CitySat 13 Mar · 15:00Stoke City–West Ham
ChampionshipStoke City–West HamTue 16 Mar · 19:45QPR–Stoke City
ChampionshipQPR–Stoke CitySat 20 Mar · 15:00Wrexham–Stoke City
ChampionshipWrexham–Stoke CitySat 3 Apr · 15:00Stoke City–Burnley
ChampionshipStoke City–BurnleyTue 6 Apr · 19:45Stoke City–Cardiff
ChampionshipStoke City–CardiffSat 10 Apr · 15:00
Charlton–Stoke City
ChampionshipCharlton–Stoke CitySat 17 Apr · 15:00Stoke City–Wolves
ChampionshipStoke City–WolvesTue 20 Apr · 19:45
Norwich–Stoke City
ChampionshipNorwich–Stoke CitySat 24 Apr · 15:00Stoke City–Lincoln
ChampionshipStoke City–LincolnSat 1 May · 12:30Millwall–Stoke City
ChampionshipMillwall–Stoke CityMatches played this season
31/10/26Stoke City2–0PrestonChampionship24/10/26Stoke City0–0Bristol CityChampionship17/10/26Derby0–1Stoke CityChampionship13/10/26Stoke City2–3MiddlesbroughChampionship10/10/26Bolton1–2Stoke CityChampionship19/9/26Stoke City2–1Sheffield UtdChampionship12/9/26Watford1–2Stoke CityChampionship8/9/26Cardiff1–1Stoke CityChampionship5/9/26Stoke City4–0CharltonChampionship1/9/26Stoke City1–0NorwichChampionship29/8/26Wolves4–1Stoke CityChampionshipSouthampton3–1Stoke CityChampionship15/8/26Stoke City1–2SwanseaChampionship
Stoke City2–0PrestonChampionship24/10/26Stoke City0–0Bristol CityChampionship17/10/26Derby0–1Stoke CityChampionship13/10/26Stoke City2–3MiddlesbroughChampionship10/10/26Bolton1–2Stoke CityChampionship19/9/26Stoke City2–1Sheffield UtdChampionship12/9/26Watford1–2Stoke CityChampionship8/9/26Cardiff1–1Stoke CityChampionship5/9/26Stoke City4–0CharltonChampionship1/9/26Stoke City1–0NorwichChampionship29/8/26Wolves4–1Stoke CityChampionship25/8/26Stoke City1–1Hull City
EFL Cup22/8/26Stoke City1–1Hull CitySouthampton3–1Stoke CityChampionship15/8/26Stoke City1–2SwanseaChampionship8/8/26Stoke City2–0Oldham
EFL CupStoke City2–0OldhamUpdated: 2 November 2026
Stoke City: injuries and absences
Unavailable for the next match.
- A. Ampahknee injury
- E. Bocatinjury
- A. Cresswellknee injury
- E. Galbraithabsence
- S. Gallagherinjury
Stoke City: placing in the Championship
Full table| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Southampton | 13 | 8-3-2 | 28:13 | 23 | WWDWW |
| 6 | Birmingham | 13 | 6-5-2 | 23:13 | 23 | WLWWW |
| 7 | Stoke City | 13 | 7-2-4 | 20:16 | 23 | WDWLW |
| 8 | West Ham | 13 | 6-4-3 | 33:18 | 22 | LLWWD |
| 9 | QPR | 13 | 5-5-3 | 21:16 | 20 | LWLWD |
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Swansea | 7 | 4-2-1 | 11:3 | 14 |
| 4 | Wolves | 7 | 4-2-1 | 13:7 | 14 |
| 5 | Stoke City | 7 | 4-1-2 | 12:6 | 13 |
| 6 | Cardiff | 6 | 3-3-0 | 13:6 | 12 |
| 7 | Blackburn | 6 | 4-0-2 | 11:7 | 12 |
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Wolves | 6 | 3-1-2 | 10:9 | 10 |
| 8 | Lincoln | 6 | 3-1-2 | 6:7 | 10 |
| 9 | Stoke City | 6 | 3-1-2 | 8:10 | 10 |
| 10 | Portsmouth | 7 | 2-3-2 | 6:5 | 9 |
| 11 | QPR | 7 | 2-3-2 | 8:11 | 9 |
Stoke City: season stats (Championship)
Goals scored per match1.5
Goals conceded per match1.2
Home: scored / conceded1.7 / 0.9
Away: scored / conceded1.3 / 1.7
Clean sheets5
Failed to score1
Cards
Yellow cards26
Yellow cards per match2.0
Red cards2
Most used formations
3-4-3 (7×) · 4-2-3-1 (3×) · 3-5-2 (2×)
Stoke City: player stats (Championship)
| Player | Pos | Apps | Mins | Goals | Ast | Shots | On target | YC | RC | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. McGlynn | MID | 9 | 616 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 7.30 |
| E. Galbraith | MID | 13 | 1170 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 7.16 |
| B. Lawal | DEF | 9 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.06 |
| L. Graham | DEF | 11 | 990 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.00 |
| B. Wilmot | DEF | 13 | 1125 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6.96 |
| L. Cissé | FWD | 8 | 408 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.89 |
| E. Bocat | DEF | 11 | 839 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6.87 |
| S. Gallagher | FWD | 6 | 330 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6.83 |
| B. Johnson | DEF | 12 | 1080 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6.79 |
| L. Bombino | DEF | 9 | 395 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.77 |
| El Hadji Djibril Soumaré | MID | 13 | 984 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.77 |
| J. Devenny | MID | 9 | 615 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6.72 |
| J. Tchamadeu | DEF | 6 | 171 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.61 |
| G. Hirst | FWD | 12 | 537 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6.54 |
| R. Boženík | FWD | 10 | 335 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.53 |
| S. Thomas | MID | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.50 |
| B. Gibson | DEF | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.50 |
| M. Talovierov | DEF | 9 | 377 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6.41 |
| M. Manhoef | MID | 5 | 182 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.39 |
| T. Martin | FWD | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.30 |
| S. Ingelsson | MID | 3 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.08 |
| Bae Jun-Ho | MID | 6 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.56 |
| T. Rigo | MID | 3 | 88 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.85 |
| B. Pearson | MID | 3 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.70 |
| Player | Pos | Apps | Mins | Tkl | Int | Blk | Duels | YC | RC | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. McGlynn | MID | 9 | 616 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 18/41 | 1 | 0 | 7.30 |
| E. Galbraith | MID | 13 | 1170 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 55/132 | 5 | 0 | 7.16 |
| B. Lawal | DEF | 9 | 86 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4/6 | 0 | 0 | 7.06 |
| L. Graham | DEF | 11 | 990 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 64/112 | 3 | 0 | 7.00 |
| B. Wilmot | DEF | 13 | 1125 | 12 | 22 | 13 | 40/84 | 1 | 0 | 6.96 |
| L. Cissé | FWD | 8 | 408 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 37/76 | 0 | 0 | 6.89 |
| E. Bocat | DEF | 11 | 839 | 14 | 13 | 3 | 39/69 | 1 | 0 | 6.87 |
| S. Gallagher | FWD | 6 | 330 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 27/61 | 2 | 0 | 6.83 |
| B. Johnson | DEF | 12 | 1080 | 22 | 10 | 5 | 59/101 | 0 | 0 | 6.79 |
| L. Bombino | DEF | 9 | 395 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 45/70 | 1 | 0 | 6.77 |
| El Hadji Djibril Soumaré | MID | 13 | 984 | 24 | 12 | 8 | 55/110 | 2 | 0 | 6.77 |
| J. Devenny | MID | 9 | 615 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 25/75 | 1 | 0 | 6.72 |
| J. Tchamadeu | DEF | 6 | 171 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8/21 | 0 | 0 | 6.61 |
| G. Hirst | FWD | 12 | 537 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 22/64 | 1 | 0 | 6.54 |
| R. Boženík | FWD | 10 | 335 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 19/62 | 0 | 0 | 6.53 |
| S. Thomas | MID | 3 | 270 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12/26 | 1 | 0 | 6.50 |
| B. Gibson | DEF | 1 | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4/8 | 0 | 0 | 6.50 |
| M. Talovierov | DEF | 9 | 377 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 22/33 | 2 | 1 | 6.41 |
| M. Manhoef | MID | 5 | 182 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8/22 | 0 | 0 | 6.39 |
| T. Martin | FWD | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 6.30 |
| S. Ingelsson | MID | 3 | 102 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4/9 | 1 | 0 | 6.08 |
| Bae Jun-Ho | MID | 6 | 360 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 19/38 | 1 | 0 | 5.56 |
| T. Rigo | MID | 3 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3/11 | 0 | 0 | 4.85 |
| B. Pearson | MID | 3 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3/3 | 0 | 0 | 4.70 |
| Player | Pos | Apps | Mins | Conc | Saves | YC | RC | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. Johansson | GK | 13 | 1170 | 16 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 7.07 |
The rating is a player's average across the season in this competition; the best-rated players come first. The squad list further down takes you to every player page.
Stoke City squad
Goalkeepers
1V. JohanssonNationalitySwedenAge27 yrsHeight186 cmWeight72 kg
24J. GriffithsNationalityEnglandAge24 yrsHeight197 cmWeight71 kg
34F. FieldingNationalityEnglandAge37 yrsHeight185 cmWeight76 kgDefenders
3A. CresswellAge36 yrs
4R. OtegbayoAge18 yrs
5F. AndersonNationalityEnglandAge19 yrs
5L. GrahamNationalityScotlandAge21 yrs
16B. WilmotNationalityEnglandAge26 yrsHeight188 cmWeight80 kg
17E. BocatNationalityFranceAge26 yrsHeight182 cmWeight71 kg
18B. LawalNationalityRepublic of IrelandAge22 yrsHeight180 cm
22J. TchamadeuNationalityEnglandAge22 yrsHeight180 cmWeight72 kg
23B. GibsonNationalityEnglandAge32 yrsHeight185 cmWeight78 kg
40M. TalovierovNationalityUkraineAge25 yrsHeight196 cmWeight84 kg
52L. GianiNationalityItalyAge17 yrsMidfielders
2B. JohnsonNationalityEnglandAge25 yrsHeight175 cmWeight67 kg
4B. PearsonNationalityEnglandAge30 yrsHeight176 cmWeight71 kg
6S. IngelssonNationalitySwedenAge27 yrsHeight189 cmWeight83 kg
8E. GalbraithNationalityNorthern IrelandAge24 yrsHeight175 cmWeight67 kg
10Bae Jun-HoNationalityKorea RepublicAge22 yrsHeight178 cmWeight70 kg
19T. RigoNationalitySlovakiaAge23 yrsHeight184 cmWeight76 kg
21L. BombinoNationalityUnited StatesAge19 yrsHeight183 cmWeight73 kg
27El Hadji Djibril SoumaréNationalitySenegalAge23 yrsHeight185 cmWeight72 kgForwards
7J. McGlynnNationalityUnited StatesAge22 yrsHeight183 cmWeight73 kg
9R. BoženíkNationalitySlovakiaAge26 yrsHeight188 cmWeight81 kg
11L. CisséNationalityFranceAge22 yrsHeight179 cmWeight69 kg
12T. MartinAge17 yrs
13J. DevennyNationalityScotlandAge22 yrsHeight178 cmWeight74 kg
15G. HirstNationalityEnglandAge26 yrsHeight191 cmWeight84 kg
20S. GallagherNationalityEnglandAge30 yrsHeight194 cmWeight75 kg
42M. ManhoefNationalityNetherlandsAge23 yrsHeight179 cmWeight69 kgStoke City transfers
Arrivals
- J. DevennyCrystal Palace · transfer31/8/26
- L. BombinoSan Diego · transfer31/8/26
- J. McGlynnHouston Dynamo · transfer31/8/26
- B. JohnsonIpswich · loan20/8/26
- G. HirstIpswich · transfer19/8/26
- E. PietersDerby · free agent7/7/26
- L. GrahamDundee · transfer2/7/26
- M. SmitGO Ahead Eagles · transfer30/6/26
Departures
- G. KellyTamworth · loan29/9/26
- S. ThomasHull City · transfer31/8/26
- N. JojićStart · free agent21/8/26
- T. SekoUrawa · transfer15/8/26
- W. GromekCorby Town · free agent15/8/26
- M. SmitSV Darmstadt 98 · loan13/8/26
- Ruben CurlyMorecambe · loan7/8/26
- S. NzonziDunkerque · free agent30/7/26
Stoke City: key facts
CountryEngland
Founded1868
Stadiumbet365 Stadium
Capacity30,089
Surfacenatural grass
CompetitionChampionship
League position7th · 23 points
Stoke City: frequently asked questions
Which ground do Stoke City call home?
bet365 Stadium in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire is the home of Stoke City; it can hold 30,089 spectators.
Where do Stoke City sit in the table?
With 23 points from 13 matches (7 wins, 2 draws, 4 defeats), Stoke City are 7th in the Championship.
Which match is next for Stoke City?
Next fixture: Blackburn vs Stoke City – Tue 3 Nov · 19:45, Championship.
How did Stoke City's latest league game end?
Latest league result: Stoke City 2–0 Preston, 31/10/26.
Which Stoke City player has the most goals?
Nobody at the club has more goals in the competition than E. Galbraith, who has 3 goals.
Stoke City: fixtures, predictions and table
Stoke City (England) across Championship, EFL Cup: fixtures and results, league table, stats, squad and goalscorers all on one page. Look for Championship tips and odds on the competition page, and for the rest of our predictions in the Predictions section.
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