Stoke City FC vs Bristol City FC, Championship 2020-21 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 Craig Taylor
- Referee Matthew Jones
- Referee Oliver Langford
- Referee Steve Meredith
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | Bristol City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Sep | Millwall FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Jul | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | Stoke City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Sep | Coventry City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Jul | Preston North End FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Jul | Swansea City AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Jul | Stoke City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Jul | Middlesbrough FC | A | 3–1 | 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Bet365 Stadium!
- 5' Stoke City FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 10' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jamie Paterson on 10.
- 15' Stoke City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Stoke City FC in their trying to find a way past Bristol City FC's compact .
- 25' Tommy Rowe has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 35' Andreas Weimann has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 6 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 40' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 45' Stoke City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bristol City FC backline.
- 46' The Stoke City FC bench stirs into life. Sam Vokes is withdrawn and Steven Fletcher gets his opportunity.
- 47' Brilliant from the ! Nahki Wells makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 45.
- 52' Bristol City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 57' Jacob Brown, a Scotland forward, has 48 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 61' That is a Yellow card for Stoke City FC. Nick Powell will be fuming at that decision.
- 65' The Stoke City FC manager makes a substitution. Jacob Brown departs to be replaced by Tyrese Campbell.
- 70' The 32-year-old Morgan Fox has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 75' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Bristol City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 76' Bristol City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Chris Brunt is hanging Jamie Paterson on the field on 76 minute.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Josh Tymon. He replaces Bruno Martins Indi on 80 minute.
- 82' Another substitution for Bristol City FC to replace Nahki Wells by Famara Diedhiou on 82 minute.
- 87' Stoke City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Bristol City FC's shape.
- 89' Andreas Weimann makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Bristol City FC are in front.
- Bristol 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 ↓ Steven Fletcher 46'
-
15
Bruno Martins Indi ↓ Josh Tymon 80'
- 22
- 16
-
18
Jacob Brown ↓ Tyrese Campbell 65'
- 3
- 6
- 12
- 25
- 13
Bench
- 1
-
26
Tyrese Campbell ↑ 65'
-
21
Steven Fletcher ↑ 46'
- 34
-
35
Josh Tymon ↑ 80'
- 37
- 20
Coach
Michael O'Neill
Bristol City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
10
Jamie Paterson ↓ Chris Brunt 76'
- 2
- 30
-
7
Chris Martin ↓ Antoine Semenyo 76'
- 5
-
21
Nahki Wells ↓ Famara Diedhiou 82'
- 1
- 25
- 23
- 26
Bench
- 19
-
9
Famara Diedhiou ↑ 82'
- 12
-
18
Antoine Semenyo ↑ 76'
-
29
Chris Brunt ↑ 76'
- 43
- 45
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nahki Wells | 5 |
| Anis Mehmeti | 3 |
| Million Manhoef | 2 |
| Famara Diedhiou | 2 |
| Sam Bell | 2 |
| Nick Powell | 2 |
| Tyreeq Bakinson | 1 |
| Luke Cundle | 1 |
Head to Head
Stoke City FC Form
Bristol City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.29
Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Bristol City FC xG
I would bet for:
Stoke City FC or Bristol City FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bristol City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Stoke City FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Bristol City FC
66%
Stoke City FC or Bristol City FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
9%
0 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
8.1%
1 – 0
8%
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
2.9%
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% | 18% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 20% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Bristol City FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.