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 8 games · 13 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
4 games this season
🟨 3.3/game
⚽ 6.5 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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' Stoke City FC have kicked off against Leeds United FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Stoke City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' 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 Ashley Williams suffering a number of foals already.
- 17' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Adam Forshaw.
- 19' Pontus Jansson was booked on 19.
- 24' Tyler Roberts has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 29' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 29 minutes.
- 34' 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.
- 39' Supporters expect more eagerness from Moritz Bauer, as he is very good at scoring at Bet365 Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 44' Leeds United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 49' Sam Clucas does the damage! The net is bulging and Stoke City FC surge ahead!
- 54' DR Congo international Benik Afobe has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 58' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Charlie Adam.
- 61' Tyler Roberts gets the nod from Leeds United AFC. He replaces Jack Harrison and will look to change the dynamic.
- 63' Leeds United AFC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 67' The whistle greets Tyrese Campbell as he departs to be replaced by James McClean.
- 72' Stoke City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Leeds United FC backline.
- 76' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Pontus Jansson.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Jordan Stevens. He replaces Mateusz Klich on 76 minute.
- 81' The travelling Leeds United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 86' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 88' The deadlock is broken! Joe Allen gets on the scoresheet on 88 minutes.
- 90' The deadlock is broken! Egzijan Alioski gets on the scoresheet on 90 minutes.
- The final score is 2-1.
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 |
| Liam Cooper | 2 |
| Pablo Hernandez | 2 |
| Patrick Bamford | 2 |
| Mateusz Klich | 2 |
| Ezgjan Alioski | 2 |
| Sam Clucas | 1 |
| Stuart Dallas | 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.