Stoke City FC vs Leeds United FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stoke City FC vs Leeds United FC — Championship at Bet365 Stadium.
- Stoke City FC 15 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Oliver Langford
- Referee Graham Kane
- Referee Gavin Ward
- Referee Mark Pottage
5 games this season
🟨 4.2/game
⚽ 17.8 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Leeds United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Jan | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Jan | Brentford FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 05 Jan | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jan | Bristol City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Stoke City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Jan | Derby County FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Jan | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Jan | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 29 Dec | Hull City AFC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 3–2 | W |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season
Stoke City FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stoke City FC
0-15
4/2
16-30
5/3
31-45
4/–
46-60
4/3
61-75
1/3
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Stoke City FC
| Jack McGlynn | 5 G | 2 A |
| Ethan Galbraith | 4 G | 4 A |
| Eric Bocat | 2 G | 2 A |
| Sam Gallagher | 2 G | 1 A |
| Justin Devenny | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Stoke City FC have kicked off against Leeds United FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Stoke City FC and Leeds United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' 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.
- 17' The referee has no hesitation. Adam Forshaw is booked for Leeds United AFC — Yellow card on 17.
- 19' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Pontus Jansson on 19 minutes.
- 24' Stoke City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Leeds United FC backline.
- 29' Leeds United FC have won 541 goals from 368 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 34' Kemar Roofe is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Stoke City FC tonight.
- 39' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 44' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Leeds United FC that had 368 games and scored 541 goals.
- 49' Against the run of play, Sam Clucas has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 54' With 0 assists to his name this season, Pontus Jansson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Stoke City FC.
- 58' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Charlie Adam on 58 minutes.
- 61' The crowd applauds Jack Harrison as he leaves the pitch. Tyler Roberts steps in for Leeds United AFC.
- 63' Pablo Hernandez picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 67' Another change for Stoke City FC made on 67 minute. Tyrese Campbell leaves to be changed by James McClean.
- 72' Stoke City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 72.
- 76' Pontus Jansson picks up a Red card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Jordan Stevens. He replaces Mateusz Klich on 76 minute.
- 81' Ryan Shawcross needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 7 Yellow cards this season.
- 86' Pablo Hernandez has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 88' Joe Allen doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 90' GOAL! Egzijan Alioski scores on 90.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Stoke City FC players.
Lineups
Stoke City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 1
- 9
- 5
- 17
- 15
- 2
- 16
- 4
-
26
Tyrese Campbell ↓ James McClean 67'
- 22
Bench
- 38
- 30
- 25
- 19
-
11
James McClean ↑ 67'
- 7
- 32
Coach
Nathan Jones
Leeds United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 1
- 6
- 2
- 10
- 7
- 19
- 47
- 4
-
22
Jack Harrison ↓ Tyler Roberts 61'
-
43
Mateusz Klich ↓ Jordan Stevens 76'
Bench
- 52
-
48
Jordan Stevens ↑ 76'
-
11
Tyler Roberts ↑ 61'
- 46
- 33
- 53
- 40
Coach
Marcelo Bielsa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joel Piroe | 6 |
| Ezgjan Alioski | 2 |
| Liam Cooper | 2 |
| Pablo Hernandez | 2 |
| Patrick Bamford | 2 |
| Mateusz Klich | 2 |
| Wilfried Gnonto | 1 |
| Mateusz Klich | 1 |
Head to Head
Stoke City FC Form
Leeds United FC Form
2019-01-19
Stoke City FC
2–1
Leeds United FC
L
2019-01-11
Leeds United FC
2–0
Derby County FC
W
2019-01-06
Queens Park Rangers FC
2–1
Leeds United FC
L
2019-01-01
Nottingham Forest FC
4–2
Leeds United FC
L
2018-12-29
Leeds United FC
0–2
Hull City AFC
L
2018-12-26
Leeds United FC
3–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.6
Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Leeds United FC xG
I would bet for:
Stoke City FC or Leeds United FC 74% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Stoke City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.04
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Stoke City FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Leeds United FC
56%
Stoke City FC or Leeds United FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.6%
1 – 0
6.8%
0 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
6.1%
0 – 1
6%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC
| Handicap | Stoke City FC covers | Push | Leeds United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 19% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 17% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.