Stoke City FC vs Swansea City AFC, Championship 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stoke City FC vs Swansea City AFC — Championship at Bet365 Stadium.
- Stoke City FC 15 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
- Swansea City AFC 15 games · 26 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Oliver Langford
- Assistant 1 George Byrne
- Assistant 2 Samuel Clayton (England)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 May | Bristol City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Apr | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Apr | Millwall FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 18 Apr | Wrexham AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Apr | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | Stoke City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 May | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Apr | Norwich City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Apr | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Apr | Southampton FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Apr | Leicester City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Stoke City FC | Swansea City AFC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #6 |
| 29 | Points | 26 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 9 / 2 / 4 | W / D / L | 8 / 2 / 5 |
| 24 | Scored | 22 |
| 18 | Conceded | 18 |
| +6 | GD | +4 |
| 1.93 | PPG | 1.73 |
| 60% | Win % | 53% |
Key Stats
59%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
59%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season
Stoke City FC this season
40%
Clean Sheets
Swansea City AFC this season
Swansea City AFC this season
Stoke City FC are 3rd (29 pts). Swansea City AFC are 6th (26 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
Swansea City AFC
0-15
4/5
16-30
2/2
31-45
4/5
46-60
6/1
61-75
2/–
76+
3/5
■ 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 |
Swansea City AFC
| Adam Idah | 4 G | 1 A |
| Joseph Opoku | 3 G | 2 A |
| Moussa Kounfolo Yeo | 3 G | |
| Ji-sung Eom | 2 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Stoke City FC get us underway at Bet365 Stadium.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Eric Bocat doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Stoke City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' The 23-year-old Bosun Lawal has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 22' What an equalizer from Joseph Opoku!
- 27' Over 27 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 32' The home supporters are growing impatient. Stoke City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 36' Luke Graham has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 36.
- 41' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' Stoke City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Maksym Taloverov is hanging Bosun Lawal on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' Million Manhoef is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Swansea City AFC so far.
- 53' Controversy at the stadium! Filip Lissah argues furiously but the card stands.
- 55' A tactical swap from Swansea City AFC — Josh Key on, Filip Lissah off on 55 minutes.
- 60' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 65' The whistle greets Moussa Kounfolo Yeo as he departs to be replaced by Ji-sung Eom.
- 66' GOAL! Adam Idah fires home to make it 1-2!
- 66' Melker Widell has so much to prove this time. He replaces Elijah Just on 66 minute.
- 70' Stoke City FC ring the changes. Sam Gallagher has done his job and it is now time for Robert Bozenik to step up.
- 71' Another change for Stoke City FC made on 71 minute. Svante Ingelsson leaves to be changed by El Hadji Soumare.
- 76' Lawrence Vigouroux has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 81' Stoke City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Swansea City AFC backline.
- 84' The whistle greets Jay Fulton as he departs to be replaced by Leo Walta.
- 86' The referee shows Swansea City AFC player a card on 86.
- 90' Swansea City AFC receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
- The points are shared — Stoke City FC 1-2 Swansea City AFC. Honours even.
Lineups
Stoke City FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 7
- 16
-
20
Sam Gallagher ↓ Robert Bozenik 70'
- 6
- 5
- 8
- 17
- 1
- 42
-
19
Tomas Rigo ↓ Joon-ho Bae 70'
-
18
Bosun Lawal ↓ Maksym Taloverov 46'
Bench
- 23
- 4
-
9
Robert Bozenik ↑ 70'
- 24
-
40
Maksym Taloverov ↑ 46'
-
27
El Hadji Soumare ↑ 71'
-
10
Joon-ho Bae ↑ 70'
- 43
- 58
Swansea City AFC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
4
Jay Fulton ↓ Leo Walta 84'
- 22
- 5
- 14
- 23
- 6
-
9
Zan Vipotnik ↓ Adam Idah 65'
- 49
-
26
Filip Lissah ↓ Josh Key 55'
- 30
-
8
Elijah Just ↓ Melker Widell 66'
Bench
- 1
-
2
Josh Key ↑ 55'
-
33
Adam Idah ↑ 65'
-
21
Leo Walta ↑ 84'
- 35
-
10
Ji-sung Eom ↑ 65'
- 20
-
7
Melker Widell ↑ 66'
- 50
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Clucas | 3 |
| Joshua Laurent | 3 |
| Lewis Baker | 3 |
| Nick Powell | 2 |
| Joel Piroe | 2 |
| James McClean | 2 |
| Andre Ayew | 2 |
| Tyrese Campbell | 1 |
Head to Head
Stoke City FC Form
Swansea City AFC Form
2026-08-15
Stoke City FC
1–2
Swansea City AFC
W
2026-05-02
Swansea City AFC
3–1
Charlton Athletic FC
W
2026-04-25
Norwich City FC
1–1
Swansea City AFC
D
2026-04-21
Queens Park Rangers FC
1–2
Swansea City AFC
W
2026-04-18
Swansea City AFC
1–2
Southampton FC
L
2026-04-11
Leicester City FC
0–1
Swansea City AFC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.28
Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
Swansea City AFC xG
I would bet for:
Stoke City FC or Swansea City AFC 72% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Swansea City AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Stoke City FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Swansea City AFC
69%
Stoke City FC or Swansea City AFC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 0
8.6%
0 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 0
7.5%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 2
5.4%
2 – 0
5.3%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 1
3.2%
0 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC
| Handicap | Stoke City FC covers | Push | Swansea City AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 18% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 20% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Swansea City AFC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

