Stoke City FC vs Norwich City FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stoke City FC vs Norwich City FC — Championship at Bet365 Stadium.
- Stoke City FC 15 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
- Norwich City FC 15 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Anthony Backhouse
- Assistant 1 Alex James (England)
- Assistant 2 Bhupinder Gill
5 games this season
🟨 3.4/game
⚽ 11.4 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 Oct | Norwich City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Oct | Swansea City AFC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Oct | Portsmouth FC | H | 6–1 | W |
| 28 Sep | Middlesbrough FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Sep | Hull City AFC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 14 Sep | Oxford United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Stoke City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Oct | Hull City AFC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 01 Oct | Leeds United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Sep | Derby County FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 21 Sep | Watford FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | Swansea City AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Stoke City FC | Norwich City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #12 |
| 29 | Points | 21 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 9 / 2 / 4 | W / D / L | 7 / 0 / 8 |
| 24 | Scored | 32 |
| 18 | Conceded | 24 |
| +6 | GD | +8 |
| 1.93 | PPG | 1.40 |
| 60% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season
Stoke City FC this season
13%
Clean Sheets
Norwich City FC this season
Norwich City FC this season
Stoke City FC are 3rd (29 pts). Norwich City FC are 12th (21 pts).
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
Norwich City FC
0-15
6/6
16-30
6/4
31-45
4/2
46-60
4/6
61-75
9/3
76+
2/3
■ 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 |
Norwich City FC
| Mohamed Toure | 5 G | |
| Mathias Kvistgaarden | 4 G | 4 A |
| Edmond-Paris Maghoma | 4 G | 2 A |
| Andre Brooks | 3 G | 2 A |
| Anthony Musaba | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Bet365 Stadium that hosts another battle between Stoke City FC and Norwich City FC.
- 5' Stoke City FC currently sit 17 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Thomas Cannon has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' Stoke City FC is showing some good football. However, Stoke City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Stoke City FC and Norwich City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Stoke City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 35' With 1 assists to his name this season, Anis Ben Slimane is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Norwich City FC.
- 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. Stoke City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 42' The supporters are chanting for Oscar Schwartau. He replaces Marcelino Nunez on 42 minute.
- 45' Ante Crnac doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 45' Callum Doyle catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 45.
- 45' Jordan Thompson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Wouter Burger at the 45 minute mark.
- 50' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 51' Million Manhoef makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Stoke City FC are in front.
- 56' Andrew Moran needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 61' The 26-year-old Josh Sargent has been sensational this season — 9 goals and 3 assists is a remarkable return.
- 65' Another substitution for Norwich City FC to replace Ante Crnac by Amankwah Forson on 65 minute.
- 70' Norwich City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 75' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 79' Another substitution for Norwich City FC to replace Kellen Fisher by Jack Stacey on 79 minute.
- 84' Enda Stevens has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 85' Andre Vidigal has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lewis Koumas on 85 minute.
- 90' Tatsuki Seko has so much to prove this time. He replaces Million Manhoef on 90 minute.
- The points are shared — Stoke City FC 1-1 Norwich City FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Stoke City FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 16
- 23
- 3
-
6
Wouter Burger ↓ Jordan Thompson 45'
- 5
- 1
-
42
Million Manhoef ↓ Tatsuki Seko 90'
- 24
- 9
-
10
Joon-ho Bae ↓ Junior Tchamadeu 90'
-
11
Lewis Koumas ↓ Andre Vidigal 85'
Bench
-
15
Jordan Thompson ↑ 45'
- 13
-
7
Andre Vidigal ↑ 85'
- 14
- 17
-
12
Tatsuki Seko ↑ 90'
-
22
Junior Tchamadeu ↑ 90'
- 37
- 26
Coach
Chicho Pelach
Norwich City FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4
- 23
- 12
- 9
- 7
- 20
- 26
- 6
-
35
Kellen Fisher ↓ Jack Stacey 79'
- 33
-
17
Ante Crnac ↓ Amankwah Forson 65'
Bench
- 5
-
3
Jack Stacey ↑ 79'
-
14
Benjamin Chrisene ↑ 79'
- 37
- 21
-
18
Amankwah Forson ↑ 65'
-
11
Emiliano Marcondes ↑ 65'
-
29
Oscar Schwartau ↑ 42'
- 41
Coach
Johannes Thorup
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Teemu Pukki | 5 |
| Josh Sargent | 3 |
| Emiliano Buendia | 2 |
| Lewis Baker | 2 |
| Nick Powell | 2 |
| Gabriel Sara | 2 |
| Aaron Ramsey | 2 |
| Jack Stacey | 1 |
Head to Head
Stoke City FC Form
Norwich City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.71
Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61
Norwich City FC xG
I would bet for:
Stoke City FC or Norwich City FC 74% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.32
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Stoke City FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Norwich City FC
62%
Stoke City FC or Norwich City FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 2
6.5%
1 – 0
5.5%
2 – 0
5.3%
0 – 0
5.2%
0 – 1
5.1%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 2
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC
| Handicap | Stoke City FC covers | Push | Norwich City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 19% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 17% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Norwich City FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

