Stoke City FC vs Aston Villa FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stoke City FC vs Aston Villa FC — Championship at Bet365 Stadium.
- Stoke City FC 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Aston Villa FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lee Venamore
- Referee Darren England
- Referee David Webb
- Referee Dean Treleaven
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Aston Villa FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Feb | Ipswich Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Feb | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Feb | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Feb | Hull City AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Jan | Preston North End FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Stoke City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Feb | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Feb | Brentford FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Feb | Sheffield United FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 02 Feb | Reading FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Jan | Ipswich Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season
Stoke City FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stoke City FC
0-15
4/1
16-30
4/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/2
61-75
–/2
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Stoke City FC
| Ethan Galbraith | 4 G | 1 A |
| Eric Bocat | 2 G | 2 A |
| Sam Gallagher | 2 G | 1 A |
| Justin Devenny | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Stoke City FC and Aston Villa FC get this one started.
- 5' The deadlock is broken! Sam Vokes gets on the scoresheet on 5 minutes.
- 7' The crowd applauds Alan Hutton as he leaves the pitch. Albert Adomah steps in for Aston Villa FC.
- 12' Over 12 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 17' It is a substitution in Stoke City FC team. Sam Vokes is replaced by Mame Birame Diouf on 17 minute.
- 22' Aston Villa FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 27' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 32' Both keepers have barely been tested. Stoke City FC and Aston Villa FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 37' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 41' A moment of madness from Kortney Hause on 41 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Aston Villa FC will be frustrated.
- 46' Stoke City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Aston Villa FC backline.
- 51' Alan Hutton has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 361 appearances.
- 54' That is a Yellow card for Stoke City FC. Bruno Martins Indi will be fuming at that decision.
- 57' Oghenekaro Etebo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 57.
- 62' Albert Adomah does the damage! The net is bulging and Aston Villa FC surge ahead!
- 65' Ashley Williams has so much to prove this time. He replaces Charlie Adam on 65 minute.
- 70' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Stoke City FC and Aston Villa FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 74' Benik Afobe gets the nod from Stoke City FC. He replaces Tom Ince and will look to change the dynamic.
- 79' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 84' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 85' Another change for Aston Villa FC made on 85 minute. Albert Adomah leaves to be changed by Andre Green.
- 90' It’s a booking for Stoke City FC player. Ashley Williams gets a Yellow card.
- The final score is 1-1.
Lineups
Stoke City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Sam Vokes ↓ Mame Birame Diouf 17'
- 8
- 1
- 30
- 15
-
16
Charlie Adam ↓ Ashley Williams 65'
- 4
- 22
- 11
-
7
Tom Ince ↓ Benik Afobe 74'
- 14
Bench
-
18
Mame Birame Diouf ↑ 17'
-
9
Benik Afobe ↑ 74'
- 38
-
5
Ashley Williams ↑ 65'
- 17
- 32
- 27
Coach
Nathan Jones
Aston Villa FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 40
- 18
- 30
- 27
- 21
- 14
- 6
- 26
- 22
- 24
- 12
Bench
- 19
- 15
- 20
- 3
-
37
Albert Adomah ↑ 7'
- 28
- 41
Coach
Dean Smith
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jonathan Kodjia | 1 |
| Sam Vokes | 1 |
| Albert Adomah | 1 |
| Benik Afobe | 1 |
| Joe Allen | 1 |
| Tammy Abraham | 1 |
Head to Head
Stoke City FC Form
Aston Villa FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.15
Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09
Aston Villa FC xG
I would bet for:
Stoke City FC or Aston Villa FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.24
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Stoke City FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Aston Villa FC
62%
Stoke City FC or Aston Villa FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Stoke City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.9%
1 – 0
11%
0 – 1
10.4%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
2.9%
1 – 3
2.6%
3 – 0
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC
| Handicap | Stoke City FC covers | Push | Aston Villa FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 20% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 19% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Aston Villa FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

