Stoke City Draws Against Millwall in Intense Home Match

In an important match for Stoke City, they faced a well-organized Millwall side at home, ultimately finishing in a 1-1 draw. The intense, competitive atmosphere at the Bet365 Stadium was palpable, with fans cheering until the final minute.

Although Stoke City looked set to claim victory under the guidance of Narcis Pelach, the match ended in a hard-fought tie. Despite several close chances, Stoke City couldn’t secure the win but managed to share the points in a thrilling encounter.

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Dominant Possession Yet Limited Scoring Opportunities

Narcis Pelach fielded a strong lineup, including his preferred attacking trio—Bae Jun-Ho, Millman, Hoefi, and Tom Cannon—along with the return of Tatsuki Seko in the starting XI.

Stoke City controlled the ball impressively, recording 73% possession compared to Millwall’s 27%. However, despite this advantage, Stoke City struggled to create clear scoring opportunities. They managed eight total shots, only two of which were significant chances. Millwall, on the other hand, had seven shots with one clear chance, which they converted.

Second-Half Resurgence Earns Stoke City an Equalizer

Millwall took the lead just before halftime, with Josh Coburn scoring in the 42nd minute. Stoke City responded with renewed energy in the second half, eventually leveling the score. In the 60th minute, Bae Jun-Ho set up Ben Gibson, who found the net, tying the game 1-1.

Although Stoke City continued to push and control possession, they were unable to finish off further opportunities, and the game concluded in a draw. Despite the disappointment, Stoke City demonstrated resilience and the ability to dominate play, setting high expectations for upcoming matches.