Stoke City FC vs Norwich City FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stoke City FC vs Norwich City FC — Championship at Bet365 Stadium.
- Stoke City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Norwich City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matt Donohue
- Referee Geoff Eltringham
- Referee James Wilson
- Referee Robert Hyde
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | Norwich City FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 21 Nov | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 07 Nov | Reading FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 04 Nov | Watford FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 31 Oct | Rotherham United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | Swansea City AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | Stoke City FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 21 Nov | Middlesbrough FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | Millwall FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 31 Oct | Bristol City FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Oct | Brentford FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Stoke City FC | Norwich City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #26 | Position | #24 |
| 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
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season
Stoke City FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Norwich City FC this season
Norwich City FC this season
Stoke City FC are 26th (0 pts). Norwich City FC are 24th (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
Norwich City FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Stoke City FC and Norwich City FC get this one started.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mario Vrancic made 368 appearances and scored 19 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 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.
- 18' GOAL! Emiliano Buendia scores on 18. Assisted by Marco Stiepermann
- 18' Danny Batth has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 18.
- 23' The referee calls foul for Marco Stiepermann. He receives a Yellow card.
- 27' Against the run of play, Teemu Pukki has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 28' The referee calls foul for Steven Fletcher. He receives a Yellow card.
- 33' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 35' The crowd applauds Steven Fletcher as he leaves the pitch. Lee Gregory steps in for Stoke City FC.
- 40' Tim Krul makes way for Michael McGovern at the 40 minute mark. A tactical switch from Norwich City FC.
- 45' Ben Gibson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 46' Fresh legs for Stoke City FC! Tom Ince comes on to replace Josh Tymon.
- 51' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 56' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 57' Teemu Pukki doubles the advantage! 0-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 58' It’s a booking for Norwich City FC player. Grant Hanley gets a Yellow card.
- 60' A change in the Norwich City FC ranks — Marco Stiepermann exits the field as Mario Vrancic enters on 60.
- 64' Emiliano Buendia picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 69' Emiliano Buendia catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Red card on 69.
- 70' Brilliant from the ! Tyrese Campbell makes it 1-3 with a superb finish on 70.
- 73' The whistle greets Teemu Pukki as he departs to be replaced by Christoph Zimmermann.
- 78' Both keepers have barely been tested. Stoke City FC and Norwich City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 79' Nathan Collins does the damage! The net is bulging and Stoke City FC surge ahead!
- 79' It is a substitution in Stoke City FC team. Danny Batth is replaced by Sam Vokes on 79 minute.
- 84' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 89' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Norwich City FC take all three points.
Lineups
Stoke City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Tommy Smith ↓ Nathan Collins 46'
- 26
- 22
- 36
-
21
Steven Fletcher ↓ Lee Gregory 35'
- 3
-
6
Danny Batth ↓ Sam Vokes 79'
- 25
- 13
-
35
Josh Tymon ↓ Tom Ince 46'
- 32
Bench
-
9
Sam Vokes ↑ 79'
-
7
Tom Ince ↑ 46'
-
19
Lee Gregory ↑ 35'
- 18
- 24
- 12
-
37
Nathan Collins ↑ 46'
- 20
- 40
Coach
Michael O'Neill
Norwich City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 20
- 5
- 27
- 18
-
1
Tim Krul ↓ Michael McGovern 40'
- 22
- 17
- 2
- 19
- 24
Bench
-
33
Michael McGovern ↑ 40'
-
6
Christoph Zimmermann ↑ 73'
-
8
Mario Vrancic ↑ 60'
- 7
- 50
-
11
Przemyslaw Placheta ↑ 60'
- 42
- 57
Coach
Daniel Farke
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Teemu Pukki | 5 |
| Josh Sargent | 3 |
| Lewis Baker | 2 |
| Nick Powell | 2 |
| Gabriel Sara | 2 |
| Aaron Ramsey | 2 |
| Emiliano Buendia | 2 |
| Todd Cantwell | 1 |
Head to Head
Stoke City FC Form
Norwich City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.9
Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Norwich City FC xG
I would bet for:
Norwich City FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Norwich City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.94
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Stoke City FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Norwich City FC
70%
Stoke City FC or Norwich City FC
67%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Norwich City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
0 – 0
16.9%
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
11.6%
0 – 2
7.4%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
5.9%
2 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
3.2%
0 – 3
2.5%
1 – 3
2.4%
3 – 1
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC
| Handicap | Stoke City FC covers | Push | Norwich City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 19% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 22% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Norwich City FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.