Stoke City FC vs Leeds United FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Stoke City FC vs Leeds United FC — Championship at Bet365 Stadium.
- Stoke City FC 46 games · 55 pts (2025/26)
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Stephen Martin (England)
- Assistant 1 Mark Dwyer
- Assistant 2 Carl Fitch-Jackson
Standings
# Team P Pts 1 Coventry City FC 46 95 2 Ipswich Town FC 46 84 3 Millwall FC 46 83 4 Southampton FC 46 80 5 Middlesbrough FC 46 80 6 Hull City AFC 46 73 7 Wrexham AFC 46 71 8 Derby County FC 46 69 9 Norwich City FC 46 65 10 Birmingham City FC 46 64 11 Swansea City AFC 46 64 12 Bristol City FC 46 62 13 Sheffield United FC 46 60 14 Preston North End FC 46 60 15 Queens Park Rangers FC 46 58 16 Watford FC 46 57 17 Stoke City FC 46 55 18 Portsmouth FC 46 55 19 Charlton Athletic FC 46 53 20 Blackburn Rovers FC 46 52 21 West Bromwich Albion FC 46 51 22 Oxford United FC 46 47 23 Leicester City FC 46 46 24 Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 0 Head-to-Head
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 26 Dec Leeds United FC H 0–2 L 21 Dec Sheffield Wednesday FC A 0–2 L 14 Dec Cardiff City FC H 2–2 D 10 Dec Luton Town FC A 1–2 L 07 Dec Sunderland AFC A 1–2 L 30 Nov Burnley FC H 0–2 L Date Opponent H/A Score Result 26 Dec Stoke City FC A 2–0 W 21 Dec Oxford United FC H 4–0 W 14 Dec Preston North End FC A 1–1 D 10 Dec Middlesbrough FC H 3–1 W 07 Dec Derby County FC H 2–0 W 30 Nov Blackburn Rovers FC A 0–1 L Key Stats
25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history28% Clean Sheets
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Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Bet365 Stadium that hosts another battle between Stoke City FC and Leeds United FC.
- 5' Leeds United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 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 Sam Byram suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' Viktor Johansson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 47 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 30' Stoke City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
- 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 38' It’s gonna be a card for Ashley Phillips.
- 42' Joel Piroe puts Leeds United FC on the lead.
- 45' It’s a booking for Stoke City FC player. Junior Tchamadeu gets a card.
- 46' Michael Rose is replacing Ben Gibson for the Stoke City FC side.
- 51' Stoke City FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 51.
- 56' Another substitution for Stoke City FC to replace Lynden Gooch by Eric Bocat on 56 minute.
- 60' The referee shows Stoke City FC player a card on 60.
- 63' What a strike from Joel Piroe! The score is 0-2.
- 66' The supporters are chanting for Sam Gallagher. He replaces Ben Wilmot on 66 minute.
- 71' It looks surprising Stoke City FC does not make any changes. Wilfried Gnonto has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 76' It is a substitution in Leeds United FC team. Manor Solomon is replaced by Largie Ramazani on 76 minute.
- 79' Another change for Stoke City FC made on 79 minute. Wouter Burger leaves to be changed by Bosun Lawal.
- 80' Another substitution for Leeds United FC to replace Joe Rothwell by Ao Tanaka on 80 minute.
- 85' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Pascal Struijk made 355 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 90' The whistle greets Sam Byram as he departs to be replaced by Isaac Schmidt.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Stoke City FC.
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Stoke City FC
5-4-1Starting XI-
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Ben Wilmot ↓ Sam Gallagher 66'
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Ben Gibson ↓ Michael Rose 46'
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Lynden Gooch ↓ Eric Bocat 56'
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Wouter Burger ↓ Bosun Lawal 79'
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Sol Sidibe ↓ Joon-ho Bae 56'
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Bench-
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Sam Gallagher ↑ 66'
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Michael Rose ↑ 46'
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Eric Bocat ↑ 56'
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Bosun Lawal ↑ 79'
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Joon-ho Bae ↑ 56'
Coach Chicho PelachLeeds United FC
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Daniel James ↓ Wilfried Gnonto 76'
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Sam Byram ↓ Isaac Schmidt 90'
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Joe Rothwell ↓ Ao Tanaka 80'
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Manor Solomon ↓ Largie Ramazani 76'
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Joel Piroe ↓ Mateo Fernandez 79'
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Bench- 26
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Ao Tanaka ↑ 80'
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Largie Ramazani ↑ 76'
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Wilfried Gnonto ↑ 76'
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Mateo Fernandez ↑ 79'
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Isaac Schmidt ↑ 90'
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Coach Daniel Farke -
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Head to Head
Stoke City FC Form
Leeds United FC Form
2024-12-26 Stoke City FC 0–2 Leeds United FC W 2024-12-21 Leeds United FC 4–0 Oxford United FC W 2024-12-14 Preston North End FC 1–1 Leeds United FC D 2024-12-10 Leeds United FC 3–1 Middlesbrough FC W 2024-12-07 Leeds United FC 2–0 Derby County FC W 2024-11-30 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–0 Leeds United FC L