This upcoming encounter has been one of the most competitive matchups in the EFL Championship over the last few years. Both teams have only faced each other in this competition, as Stoke City’s time in the Premier League didn’t overlap with Bristol City.
This match in the 2024 Championship season is expected to be highly competitive, with Stoke City looking to earn three crucial points to climb up from the middle of the table and push towards the top spots. Meanwhile, Bristol City is also eager for victory, as they are within touching distance of sixth place, currently held by Blackburn Rovers with 18 points. This competitive clash on October 22 promises excitement.
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Multiple Encounters in Recent Years
Stoke City and Bristol City have faced each other numerous times over the last six years. Since 2017, the two sides have met 13 times, with Stoke City winning 5 of these matches. There has been only one draw between the teams, while Bristol City has emerged victorious 7 times.
Notably, in the most recent match between these sides, at the end of the 2023-24 season, Stoke City secured a dominant 4-0 win over Bristol City, with Million Manhoef being the star of the game, scoring twice. Manhoef is expected to feature again in the upcoming match on October 22.
The bright lights of the bet365.
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) October 21, 2024
Supporters are advised a pre-match lightshow will precede the action in ST4 tomorrow night.
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Looking at their last five encounters, Stoke City has won 3 times, while Bristol City has won 2. This gives a good indication of the competitive nature of the upcoming match at the Bet365 Stadium, where both teams will be desperate to secure a win in their pursuit of a spot in the Premier League.