The History Between Stoke City Women and Derby County Women

In the seventh round of the Northern Premier Division, we will witness a thrilling mid-table encounter. This match will decide several positions for many teams in this league, and Stoke City’s women’s players are ready to take on important challenges, proudly wearing the Stoke City shirt.

Now, they must visit Derby County Women in what promises to be an exciting match where Stoke City aims to give everything on the pitch to continue competing at the highest level in their local league. Stoke City is determined to conquer the FA Women's National League.

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A Complicated History, but in Stoke City’s Favor

Looking back at the history between Stoke City Women and Derby County Women, we see a fascinating rivalry that has developed over the years. Since 2019, these two teams have clashed not only in the FA Women's National League but also in the Women's FA Cup, playing thrilling matches that highlight the complexity of this rivalry over time.

The last time these two teams faced each other was on March 13, 2024, when Stoke City Women, playing at home, won 2-0 in a fantastic match where they performed at their best. Before that, in 2023, they met twice, with Derby County winning the first match 5-1, while Stoke City won the second 2-1.

Stoke City Women have won two of the last three matches, giving them a positive record, but they can’t afford to let their guard down against a team like Derby County, which is just one position behind them in the league.

The Main Goal: A Clean Sheet

It will be crucial for Stoke City Women to keep a clean sheet in this match, as that is their main objective. They will also aim to score effectively, especially since, in their last five matches, Stoke City has only managed to score four goals but conceded 11. This is a concerning statistic that they hope to improve upon in the upcoming match against Derby County on September 25th.