Stoke City U21 is currently experiencing a very difficult time. Although they are competing strongly in the Premier League 2, unfortunately, they haven’t achieved positive results since the start of the season.
The Potters have already played seven matches in this new season but have only managed one draw in those seven games, which is a very negative outcome for the team. It appears that the team lacks strong aspirations in this Premier League 2 campaign, and they recently suffered another loss in the seventh matchday against Fulham U21, marking a worrying start for Stoke City U21.
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A very tough match for Stoke City U21
The progression of this game unfolded in a very negative way, with high expectations for Stoke City as they were playing at home. Unfortunately, the entire game was challenging for both teams, with an eventual late play deciding Fulham’s victory.
The match seemed set to end in a 0-0 draw until the 87th minute when Aaron Loupalo-Bi scored, delivering a painful blow to Stoke City U21, who continue to accumulate losses in Premier League 2. This result brings concern to the club, as the hope is that players in the academy will eventually progress to the first team, competing at a high level.
⏱️ A late winner for the Cottagers consigns City to defeat in ST4. pic.twitter.com/tmS6QiPn5w
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) October 25, 2024
Now, Stoke City U21 faces more tough matches ahead in Premier League 2, as they will take on Everton U21 next, followed by Southampton U21, two teams currently in better form than Stoke City. Everton U21 is positioned 20th in the standings, and Southampton U21 sits in 7th, both of whom are strong contenders for a top-16 spot in this youth division championship among the biggest clubs in England.
Stoke City, meanwhile, faces a major challenge in this league, as they hold 26th place—the last in the standings—with only one point. They have scored just three goals but have conceded 19 this season, a worrying situation for the club, who had hoped this would be a positive season for The Potters' Academy.