Stoke City FC vs Bristol City FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stoke City FC vs Bristol City FC — Championship at Bet365 Stadium.
- Stoke City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeremy Simpson
- Referee Paul Tierney
- Referee Ian Hussin
- Referee Eddie Smart
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Bristol City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Dec | Birmingham City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | Millwall FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Aston Villa FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Dec | Ipswich Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Stoke City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Rotherham United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Brentford FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Dec | Derby County FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Dec | Norwich City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Dec | Birmingham City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Stoke City FC | Bristol City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #26 | Position | #29 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season
Stoke City FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Bristol City FC this season
Bristol City FC this season
Stoke City FC are 26th (0 pts). Bristol City FC are 29th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stoke City FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Stoke City FC have kicked off against Bristol City FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' The 27-year-old Lloyd Kelly has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Bristol City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Gary Rowett will be considering his options from the bench.
- 30' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Stoke City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 35' It is a cagey affair so far. Stoke City FC in their trying to find a way past Bristol City FC's compact .
- 38' Bailey Wright is replacing Adam Webster for the Bristol City FC side.
- 39' Goal! Famara Diedhiou scores his 46 goal in 387 matches.
- 44' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. James McClean made 380 appearances and scored 28 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ryan Woods.
- 50' DR Congo international Benik Afobe has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 55' The home supporters are growing impatient. Stoke City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 60' Fresh legs for Stoke City FC! Peter Crouch comes on to replace Benik Afobe.
- 62' Poor challenge from Cuco Martina. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 63' Time for substitution for Stoke City FC. Ryan Woods is replaced by Saido Berahino.
- 68' Stoke City FC is showing some good football. However, Stoke City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 73' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Callum O'Dowda suffering a number of foals already.
- 78' The whistle greets Bruno Martins Indi as he departs to be replaced by Sam Clucas.
- 81' The Ireland Callum O'Dowda breaks the deadlock on 81 minutes. 0-2!
- 84' Jamie Paterson makes way for Matt Taylor at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bristol City FC.
- 89' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 90' Ashley Williams is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- 90' Time for substitution for Bristol City FC. Andreas Weimann is replaced by Hakeeb Adelakun.
- Bristol City FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Stoke City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 1
-
9
Benik Afobe ↓ Peter Crouch 60'
-
38
Ryan Woods ↓ Saido Berahino 63'
- 5
- 23
- 17
-
15
Bruno Martins Indi ↓ Sam Clucas 78'
- 4
- 11
- 7
Bench
- 3
- 24
-
25
Peter Crouch ↑ 60'
-
19
Saido Berahino ↑ 63'
- 26
-
22
Sam Clucas ↑ 78'
- 32
Coach
Gary Rowett
Bristol City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 14
-
4
Adam Webster ↓ Bailey Wright 38'
- 17
- 21
- 11
- 8
-
20
Jamie Paterson ↓ Matt Taylor 84'
- 9
- 33
- 32
Bench
-
5
Bailey Wright ↑ 38'
- 19
-
10
Matt Taylor ↑ 84'
-
16
Hakeeb Adelakun ↑ 90'
- 3
- 24
- 28
Coach
Lee Johnson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nahki Wells | 5 |
| Anis Mehmeti | 3 |
| Million Manhoef | 2 |
| Famara Diedhiou | 2 |
| Sam Bell | 2 |
| Nick Powell | 2 |
| Callum O'Dowda | 1 |
| Jay Dasilva | 1 |
Head to Head
Stoke City FC Form
Bristol City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.3
Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.59
Bristol City FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 93% + Under — clean sheet likely 86%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 0.89
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 1.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 2.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
| ± 3.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
| ± 4.5 | 0% |
|
100% |
Double Chance
Stoke City FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Bristol City FC
80%
Stoke City FC or Bristol City FC
54%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
44%
0 – 1
22.3%
1 – 0
10.2%
1 – 1
8.7%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
2.6%
2 – 0
1.5%
0 – 3
1.2%
2 – 1
1.2%
1 – 3
0.6%
2 – 2
0.5%
0 – 4
0.2%
Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC
| Handicap | Stoke City FC covers | Push | Bristol City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 2% | 98% |
| -1.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -1 | 2% | 12% | 87% |
| -0.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 25% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
56%
✗
Bristol City FC keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.