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 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol City FC 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeremy Simpson
- Referee Paul Tierney
- Referee Ian Hussin
- Referee Eddie Smart
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #8 |
| 13 | Points | 13 |
| 8 | Played | 8 |
| 4 / 1 / 3 | W / D / L | 4 / 1 / 3 |
| 13 | Scored | 11 |
| 12 | Conceded | 12 |
| +1 | GD | -1 |
| 1.63 | PPG | 1.63 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season
Stoke City FC this season
13%
Clean Sheets
Bristol City FC this season
Bristol City FC this season
Stoke City FC are 7th (13 pts). Bristol City FC are 8th (13 pts).
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
Bristol City FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/1
76+
5/4
■ 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 |
Bristol City FC
| Dominic Ballard | 3 G | |
| Lorent Tolaj | 2 G | 1 A |
| Scott Twine | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Stoke City FC and Bristol City FC has kicked off!
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Bristol City FC that had 392 games and scored 443 goals.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' Bristol City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' Benik Afobe has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 5 cards already picked up this season.
- 35' It looks surprising Bristol City FC does not make any changes. Tom Ince has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 38' Bristol City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bailey Wright is hanging Adam Webster on the field on 38 minute.
- 39' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Famara Diedhiou makes it 0-1.
- 44' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 45' The referee calls foul for Ryan Woods. He receives a Yellow card.
- 50' 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.
- 55' 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.
- 60' Stoke City FC ring the changes. Benik Afobe has done his job and it is now time for Peter Crouch to step up.
- 62' A moment of madness from Cuco Martina on 62 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Stoke City FC will be frustrated.
- 63' The crowd applauds Ryan Woods as he leaves the pitch. Saido Berahino steps in for Stoke City FC.
- 68' Marlon Pack is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Stoke City FC tonight.
- 73' Ryan Woods has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 385 appearances.
- 78' Sam Clucas is ready to make an impact after coming on for Bruno Martins Indi at the 78 minute mark.
- 81' GOAL! Callum O'Dowda scores on 81.
- 84' Time for substitution for Bristol City FC. Jamie Paterson is replaced by Matt Taylor.
- 89' The home supporters are growing impatient. Stoke City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 90' Ashley Williams is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- 90' A change in the Bristol City FC ranks — Andreas Weimann exits the field as Hakeeb Adelakun enters on 90.
- The points are shared — Stoke City FC 0-2 Bristol City FC. Honours even.
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 |
| Nick Powell | 2 |
| Million Manhoef | 2 |
| Famara Diedhiou | 2 |
| Sam Bell | 2 |
| Andreas Weimann | 1 |
| Sead Haksabanovic | 1 |
Head to Head
Stoke City FC Form
Bristol City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.23
Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27
Bristol City FC xG
I would bet for:
Stoke City FC or Bristol City FC 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bristol City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.5
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Stoke City FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Bristol City FC
65%
Stoke City FC or Bristol City FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.3%
0 – 1
9.3%
1 – 0
9%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
3.1%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC
| Handicap | Stoke City FC covers | Push | Bristol City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 20% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Bristol City FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.