In a new season of the EFL Championship, Steve Schumacher's team made a positive debut, showing a well-knit squad and a great atmosphere within The Potters. They emerged victorious in their opening match of the season.
The team is preparing well to compete at the highest level in the EFL Championship, aiming for a spot in the Premier League.
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In the opening match, Stoke City played as the home team against Coventry City. Steve Schumacher set up a strong and well-prepared starting eleven, following a pre-season in which they played six matches, winning four and losing only two.
During the first half, there was no clear sign of a great performance from the visitors. Although Stoke City dominated possession, they struggled to find the back of the net.
However, Coventry City came out with a different approach in the second half, putting more pressure on Stoke City and stealing possession. The game changed with a crucial substitution: Lewis Baker came on for Wouter Burger in the 76th minute and scored the winning goal just two minutes later, thanks to an assist from Million Manhoef. Stoke City controlled the game better towards the end, securing all three points with their first win of the EFL Championship season.
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The match was quite exciting as Stoke City started the season strongly. Steve Schumacher's positive pre-season work was evident, and the team is now in 7th place in the EFL Championship, with teams ahead of them having scored more than one goal in the first round.
Stoke City is now preparing for their next match against Carlisle United on August 13th in the first round of the EFL Cup. They are looking to participate in all competitions and will face Watford away in their second EFL Championship game on August 17th.