- 03 May 2025, Derby County vs Stoke City, 0-0, Draw
- 25 April 2025, Stoke City vs Sheffield United, 0-2, Lose
- 21 April 2025, Leeds United vs Stoke City, 6-0, Lose
- 18 April 2025, Stoke City vs Sheffield Wednesday, 2-0, Win
- 12 April 2025, Cardiff City vs Stoke City, 0-1, Win
- 03 May 2025, Norwich City vs Cardiff City, 4-2, Lose
- 26 April 2025, Cardiff City vs West Bromwich Albion, 0-0, Draw
- 21 April 2025, Cardiff City vs Oxford United, 1-1, Draw
- 18 April 2025, Sheffield United vs Cardiff City, 2-0, Lose
- 12 April 2025, Cardiff City vs Stoke City, 0-1, Lose
In an engaging Championship clash, Stoke City and Cardiff City ended in a 2-2 draw, highlighting their resilience and contrasting styles of play. Stoke managed to take an early lead, with a goal at 16:43 in the first half, showcasing their ability to capitalize on initial momentum. Cardiff responded effectively with an equalizer in the first half (31:51) and later took a 2-1 lead in the second half (71:51), demonstrating their ability to adapt and counter.
Analysis of team discipline and defensive coordination reveals stark differences. Stoke City, with four yellow cards, exhibited a more aggressive approach which may have disrupted their defensive stability. Cardiff, however, maintained a more disciplined defensive line, only incurring one yellow card, highlighting a more controlled and strategic defensive play. This disciplined approach may have contributed to their capacity to withstand Stoke’s persistent attacks, ultimately affecting the match’s competitive balance.
The tactical decisions are evident in the teams' offensive statistics. Both teams secured four corner kicks each, indicating a relatively balanced contest in terms of offensive opportunities from set-pieces. However, Cardiff City's ability to capitalize on Stoke's defensive lapses through quick transitions and incisive plays was crucial. Despite Stoke’s equalizer in the latter stages (94:52), their overall lack of discipline could have cost them a more decisive outcome, whereas Cardiff's strategic patience paid dividends by ensuring they left with a point.
Form Guide
Draw | 0-0 | Derby County vs Stoke City | |
Lose | 0-2 | Stoke City vs Sheffield United | |
Lose | 6-0 | Leeds United vs Stoke City | |
Win | 2-0 | Stoke City vs Sheffield Wednesday | |
Win | 0-1 | Cardiff City vs Stoke City |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 2
- GOALS
- 3:8
- GOALS / MATCH
- 0.6
- Stoke City has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 3:8, scoring 0.6 goals average
Lose | 4-2 | Norwich City vs Cardiff City | |
Draw | 0-0 | Cardiff City vs West Bromwich Albion | |
Draw | 1-1 | Cardiff City vs Oxford United | |
Lose | 2-0 | Sheffield United vs Cardiff City | |
Lose | 0-1 | Cardiff City vs Stoke City |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 0
- GOALS
- 3:8
- GOALS / MATCH
- 0.6
- Cardiff City has lost three matches in a row with a goal difference of 3:8, scoring 0.6 goals average
Stoke City H2H Cardiff City
Away game | Stoke City | 1 | 0 | Cardiff City | Home game | Championship | |
Home game | Stoke City | 5 | 7 | Cardiff City | Away game | FA Cup | |
Home game | Stoke City | 2 | 2 | Cardiff City | Away game | Championship | |
Away game | Stoke City | 1 | 2 | Cardiff City | Home game | Championship | |
Home game | Stoke City | 0 | 0 | Cardiff City | Away game | Championship |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 9:11
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.80
- Stoke City lost twice in head-to-head matches
- Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 9:11; average goals per match – 1.80
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