Stoke City FC vs Brentford FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stoke City FC vs Brentford FC — Championship at Bet365 Stadium.
- Stoke City FC 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Brentford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Geoff Eltringham
- Referee Nick Greenhalgh
- Referee Mark Dwyer
- Referee David Webb
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul | Brentford FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Jul | Bristol City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Jul | Birmingham City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Jul | Leeds United FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 04 Jul | Barnsley FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 30 Jun | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul | Stoke City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Jul | Preston North End FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Jul | Derby County FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 07 Jul | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Jul | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Jun | Reading FC | A | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Stoke City FC is hosting Brentford FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Stoke City FC have won 404 goals from 384 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' Henrik Dalsgaard is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Brentford FC so far.
- 20' Stoke City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Brentford FC backline.
- 25' Ethan Pinnock is a natural defender and has been asked to do a very specific job for Brentford FC tonight.
- 30' Brentford FC is showing some good football. However, Brentford FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 35' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 38' Against the run of play, Lee Gregory has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 43' Brentford FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 48' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 53' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Stoke City FC that had 384 games and scored 404 goals.
- 58' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 59' Brentford FC make a change. Josh Dasilva trudges off to be replaced by Emiliano Hansen on 59 minutes.
- 64' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mathias Jensen made 324 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 69' The whistle greets Mathias Jensen as he departs to be replaced by Sergi Canos.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Tyrese Campbell. He replaces Sam Vokes on 71 minute.
- 74' The referee has no hesitation. Tyrese Campbell is booked for Stoke City FC — Yellow card on 74.
- 79' It’s high time Michael O'Neill made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 83' A tactical swap from Brentford FC — Shandon Baptiste on, Henrik Dalsgaard off on 83 minutes.
- 84' Tariqe Fosu gets the nod from Brentford FC. He replaces Bryan Mbeumo and will look to change the dynamic.
- 89' It is a substitution in Stoke City FC team. Lee Gregory is replaced by Lasse Sorensen on 89 minute.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Nathan Collins. He replaces Nick Powell on 90 minute.
- 90' It’s a booking for Stoke City FC player. James McClean gets a Yellow card.
- Stoke City FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Stoke City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
9
Sam Vokes ↓ Tyrese Campbell 71'
- 15
- 22
- 11
-
19
Lee Gregory ↓ Lasse Sorensen 89'
- 16
- 24
- 6
- 12
-
25
Nick Powell ↓ Nathan Collins 90'
Bench
- 1
-
33
Lasse Sorensen ↑ 89'
-
26
Tyrese Campbell ↑ 71'
- 7
- 5
- 34
- 35
-
37
Nathan Collins ↑ 90'
- 20
Coach
Michael O'Neill
Brentford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 10
- 22
-
3
Rico Henry ↓ Halil Dervisoglu 69'
- 11
-
14
Josh Dasilva ↓ Emiliano Hansen 59'
- 18
- 1
-
19
Bryan Mbeumo ↓ Tariqe Fosu 84'
-
8
Mathias Jensen ↓ Sergi Canos 69'
- 6
Bench
- 23
- 28
-
17
Emiliano Hansen ↑ 59'
-
7
Sergi Canos ↑ 69'
-
24
Tariqe Fosu ↑ 84'
-
26
Shandon Baptiste ↑ 83'
- 35
-
21
Halil Dervisoglu ↑ 69'
- 16
Coach
Thomas Frank
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marcus Forss | 2 |
| Benik Afobe | 2 |
| Lee Gregory | 1 |
| Tyrese Campbell | 1 |
| James McClean | 1 |
| Ollie Watkins | 1 |
| Steven Fletcher | 1 |
| Ivan Toney | 1 |
Head to Head
Stoke City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.25
Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
Brentford FC xG
I would bet for:
Stoke City FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Stoke City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.24
Actual: No — clean sheet
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
73%
Draw or Brentford FC
57%
Stoke City FC or Brentford FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Stoke City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
12.9%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
8%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
5%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC
| Handicap | Stoke City FC covers | Push | Brentford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 22% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 17% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.