/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F37%2Fwelcome-to-sports-mole-transparent-click-area.png "Welcome to Sports Mole")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F31%2Fsports-mole-favicon-32x32.png "Sports Mole FAVICON"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fbrumlog.png "Birmingham logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fblalog.png "Blackburn logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F25%2Fbrclog.png "Bristol City"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F10%2Fchalog.png "Charlton Athletic"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F10%2Fcovlog.png "Coventry City"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fderlog.png "Derby logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fhullog.png "Hull logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fipslog.png "Ipswich logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fleilog.png "Leicester logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fmidlog.png "Middlesbrough logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fmillog.png "Millwall logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fnorlog.png "Norwich logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F10%2Foxflog.png "Oxford United"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F10%2Fporlog.png "Portsmouth"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fpnelog.png "Preston North End logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fqprlog.png "QPR logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fsheulog.png "Sheffield United logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fshewlog.png "Sheffield Wednesday logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fsoulog.png "Southampton logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fstolog.png "Stoke logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fswalog.png "Swansea logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fwat.png "Watford logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fwbalog.png "West Brom logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F10%2Fwrelog.png "Wrexham AFC"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F02%2Fbritannia-stadium.jpg "General view of Britannia Stadium")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2Fjakirovic-692352c84a11b403479182.jpg "Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirovic on November 8, 2025")
Next Game: Stoke City vs. Middlesbrough - Wednesday, January 21 at 8pm in Championship
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 8 | Bristol City | 25 | 11 | 39 |
| 9 | Stoke City | 25 | 7 | 37 |
| 10 | Wrexham | 25 | 5 | 37 |
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F95040497.png){kind=small}
Follow @sportsmole for the latest breaking news stories, and follow @sm_headlines to get every headline from Sports Mole
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2Fmark-robins-68d9299f15b13042557296.jpg "Stoke City manager Mark Robins on September 27, 2025")
Preview:Stoke City vs Queens Park Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Queens Park Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 15, 11:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2Fimago1062351126-6957ba487a1bd142166314.jpg "A generic image of the Championship playoff trophy at Wembley")
Championship January transfers: Confirmed deals and net spend for 2026 winter window
Keep track of every Championship done deal during the 2026 January transfer window with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.Jan 14, 12:39
Preview:Stoke City vs. Coventry City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole preview Saturday afternoon's clash between Stoke City and Coventry City in the third round of the FA Cup, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 8, 22:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2Fclement-6928dd4bd26e9817958674.jpg "Norwich City manager Philippe Clement on November 25, 2025")
Preview:Norwich City vs Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Championship clash between Norwich City and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 2, 20:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F30%2Fharry-amass.jpg "Harry Amass of Manchester United on May 6, 2024")
Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils make Harry Amass loan 'decision' amid widespread interest in teenage star
Manchester United allegedly decide that Harry Amass will remain out on loan for the second half of the 2025-26 campaign.Jan 1, 13:49
Stoke City January transfers and net spend: Every confirmed signing and sale for Mark Robin's side in 2026 winter window
Track all of Stoke City's January transfer activity, including confirmed signings, player departures, net spend and latest rumours.Jan 1, 09:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2Fjakirovic-692352c84a11b403479182.jpg "Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirovic on November 8, 2025")
Preview:Hull City vs Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Championship clash between Hull City and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 30, 12:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2Fsorba-thomas-695049db95f8b889495558.jpg "Stoke City's Sorba Thomas celebrates after the game on December 13, 2025")
Preview:Stoke City vs Sheffield United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Sheffield United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 27, 21:32
Preview:Stoke City vs Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 24, 16:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F52%2Fvolley-collage.jpg "Volley collage")
Greatest volleys in Premier League history ranked - does Rooney, Van Persie, Scholes or Yeboah take top spot?
Sports Mole counts down the top 20 volleys in Premier League history.Dec 24, 02:35
Preview:Watford vs Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Watford and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 18, 12:45
Man Utd transfer news: What does the future hold for Harry Amass after Ruben Amorim's "struggling" comment?
Manchester United defender Harry Amass could reportedly leave Sheffield Wednesday in January in order to join another team in the Championship.Dec 17, 09:06
Preview:Stoke City vs Swansea City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Swansea City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 11, 13:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2Fjack-clarke-4-691f99250004b530053561.jpg "Ipswich Town's Jack Clarke on November 4, 2025")
Preview:Ipswich Town vs Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Ipswich Town and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 8, 15:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2Fwilder-6924de557caf7593139731.jpg "Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder on November 23, 2025")
Preview:Sheffield United vs Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Sheffield United and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 4, 18:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2Fimago1067423294-1-1-68e29bcf7ff71850171430.jpg "Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates on October 5, 2025")
Premier League top scorers of all time after Erling Haaland joins 100 club for Man City
Sports Mole lists the all-time leading goalscorers of the Premier League era, including all 35 players to have reached at least 100 goals in the competition.Dec 4, 08:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2Fmateta-68e68b611705d345364988.jpg "Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta on September 27, 2025")
Man City transfer news: Crystal Palace ‘tracking’ potential Jean-Philippe Mateta replacement
Crystal Palace are reportedly eyeing up a Manchester City attacker as a potential replacement for star striker Jean-Philippe Mateta.Nov 30, 23:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2Fandre-luiz-69286fbbdb3d3022480479.jpg "Rio Ave's Andre Luiz celebrates after scoring on September 23, 2025")
Brentford transfer news: Bees among five English clubs chasing '€15m-rated' winger
Brentford are reportedly among five English clubs that are showing an interest in signing a €15m-rated winger from the Portuguese top flight.Nov 27, 15:07
Preview:Stoke City vs Hull City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Hull City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 27, 09:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2Fimago1065611782-1-6917736cc936e285669762.jpg "Stoke City's Jamie Donley pictured on August 26, 2025")
Preview:Stoke City vs Charlton Athletic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Charlton Athletic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 23, 13:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F27102367.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F93060236.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F28081135.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F52012309.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F28066818.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F61042648.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F37060938.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F83118866.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F28063828.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F29218499.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F28059855.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F29156864.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F23%2Fgambling-online.png "Footer logo for GAMSTOP"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F06%2FGambleAware%20Secondary%20Main%20Grey.png "on February 3, 2024"){kind=small}