Luton manager Nathan Jones pictured on June 27, 2020
Preview:Luton Town vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship fixture between Luton Town and Stoke City, including predictions and team news.
Oct 15, 13:30
Jack Butland reacts during an England training session on March 19, 2019
Jack Butland 'could join Liverpool and debut against Everton'
Liverpool could sign Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland before the end of the EFL transfer window, according to a report.
Oct 10, 22:37
Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured on July 4, 2020
Preview:Stoke City vs. Birmingham City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Championship fixture between Stoke City and Birmingham City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 2, 13:45
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 24, 2020
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith rues "missed opportunity" in EFL Cup
Sam Vokes' first-half header sent Stoke through to the quarter finals.
Oct 1, 21:07
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 24, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's EFL Cup fourth round tie between Aston Villa and Stoke City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Sep 29, 12:00
Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured on July 4, 2020
Badou Ndiaye leaves Stoke on season-long loan
The midfielder has joined Fatih Karagumruk on a season-long loan.
Sep 28, 16:25
Stoke City's Lee Gregory celebrates scoring against Preston North End on September 26, 2020
Michael O'Neill calls for improvement after victory over Preston North End
Lee Gregory struck the only goal at Deepdale.
Sep 26, 17:12
Stoke City's Lee Gregory celebrates scoring against Preston North End on September 26, 2020
Lee Gregory fires Stoke to victory at 10-man Preston
Tom Barkhuizen sees red for North End at Deepdale.
Sep 26, 16:16
Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured on July 4, 2020
Preview:Preston North End vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship game between Preston North End and Stoke City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Sep 24, 15:45
Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured on July 4, 2020
Michael O'Neill hails Tyrese Campbell after winner against Gillingham
The Potters knocked Gillingham out of the Carabao Cup.
Sep 23, 21:25
Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured on July 4, 2020
Preview:Stoke City vs. Gillingham - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's EFL Cup third-round tie between Stoke City and Gillingham, including team news and predicted lineups.
Sep 21, 17:45
Bristol City assistant manager Dean Holden pictured in July 2020
Dean Holden excited by Bristol City side after win over Stoke
The Robins boss says his team should be 'at the top end of the table' and still have more to offer.
Sep 20, 16:12
Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured on July 4, 2020
Preview:Stoke City vs. Bristol City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Championship fixture between Stoke City and Bristol City, including team news and injury news.
Sep 18, 16:29
Diogo Jota in action for Wolverhampton Wanderers on March 7, 2020
Nuno Espirito Santo coy on reason for Diogo Jota omission
Jacob Brown's late goal snatched a 1-0 victory for Stoke at Molineux.
Sep 17, 21:54
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Pedro Neto in action with Stoke City's Tommy Smith in the EFL Cup on September 17, 2020
Stoke City score late winner to send Wolverhampton Wanderers out of EFL Cup
Stoke will face Gillingham in the third round next week after Jacob Brown scored the only goal of the game three minutes from time.
Sep 17, 20:49
Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo pictured in August 2020
Preview:Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's EFL Cup second round tie between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Stoke City, including team news and injury news.
Sep 15, 21:00
Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured on July 4, 2020
Michael O'Neill hits out at referee after Stoke draw with Millwall
Jacob Brown went down under Shaun Hutchinson's challenge but referee Jeremy Simpson instead pointed the other way and booked the Stoke man for diving.
Sep 12, 17:40
Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured on July 4, 2020
Preview:Millwall vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship fixture between Millwall and Stoke City, including team news and injury news.
Sep 10, 19:15
Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured on July 4, 2020
Stoke City sign Jacob Brown from Barnsley
The 22-year-old is the Potters' fifth signing of the summer, following the arrivals of John Obi Mikel, Morgan Fox, Steven Fletcher and James Chester.
Sep 9, 14:04
Northern Ireland's Josh Magennis is shown a red card against Romania on September 4, 2020
Ten-man Northern Ireland earn first ever Nations League point in Romania
Gavin Whyte's late header earned 10 men a point from an unlikely draw in Bucharest.
Sep 4, 21:10
Ian Baraclough pictured in May 2015
Northern Ireland looking ahead to Euro 2020 playoff clash
Postponed match against Bosnia and Herzegovina has still to be rearranged.
Sep 2, 22:08
Ian Baraclough pictured in May 2015
Preview:Romania vs. Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's UEFA Nations League fixture between Romania and Northern Ireland, including team news and injury news.
Sep 2, 14:30
Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured on July 4, 2020
Michael O'Neill pleased with Adam Davies showing in EFL Cup
Adam Davies saved spot-kicks from Oliver Sarkic and Keshi Anderson in the shoot-out after keeping a clean sheet against Blackpool.
Aug 29, 17:47
Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured on July 4, 2020
Preview:Stoke City vs. Blackpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's EFL Cup first-round clash between Stoke City and Blackpool, including team news and predicted lineups.
Aug 27, 14:00
Ian Baraclough pictured in May 2015
Ian Baraclough "massively disappointed" by Mark Sykes' switch to Republic of Ireland
The Northern Ireland manager has named his first squad ahead of the Nations League games against Romania and Norway.
Aug 24, 11:50
Ethan Ampadu in action for Chelsea on January 5, 2019
Wednesday's Championship transfer talk news roundup: Ethan Ampadu, John Obi Mikel, Michy Batshuayi
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Championship on Wednesday, August 19.
Aug 19, 11:40
Ethan Ampadu in action for Chelsea on January 5, 2019
Tuesday's Championship transfer talk news roundup: Ethan Ampadu, John Obi Mikel, Michy Batshuayi
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Championship on Tuesday, August 18.
Aug 18, 11:36
Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly pictured in July 2020
Tuesday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Kalidou Koulibaly, Jadon Sancho, Kai Havertz
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Tuesday, August 18.
Aug 18, 11:07
Kai Havertz during Leverkusen training on August 5, 2020
Tuesday's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup: Kai Havertz, Hakim Ziyech, Ethan Ampadu
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Chelsea on Tuesday, August 18.
Aug 18, 07:37
Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly pictured in October 2019
Tuesday's Transfer Talk Update: Kalidou Koulibaly, Jadon Sancho, Kai Havertz
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Aug 18, 06:57
Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel in action during the 2018 World Cup
Stoke sign former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel
The former Nigeria international spent 11 years at Stamford Bridge.
Aug 17, 15:44
Nottingham Forest boss Sabri Lamouchi on February 1, 2020
Sabri Lamouchi slams "unacceptable" Forest after "disaster" of missing playoffs
The Reds slipped out of the promotion picture following a heavy defeat to Stoke as Swansea took their place.
Jul 22, 23:21
Leeds United players celebrate winning promotion to the Premier League in July 2020
Championship final day: Where could each club still finish in the table?
Ahead of the final day of the 2019-20 Championship season, Sports Mole looks at where every club could still finish in the final standings.
Jul 22, 10:00
Nottingham Forest boss Sabri Lamouchi on February 1, 2020
Preview:Nottingham Forest vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship game between Nottingham Forest and Stoke City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 20, 15:30
Stoke City's Lee Gregory scores against Brentford on July 18, 2020
Brentford miss chance to move second as Stoke secure survival, Leeds win title
The Bees remain one point behind the Baggies with one game to play.
Jul 18, 13:47
Brentford boss Thomas Frank on February 8, 2020
Preview:Stoke City vs. Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship fixture between Stoke City and Brentford, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 16, 17:30
Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured on July 4, 2020
Michael O'Neill: 'We won't celebrate avoiding the drop'
The Potters were bottom of the table when the former Northern Ireland manager was appointed in early November.
Jul 15, 19:30
Stoke City's Sam Clucas in action with Birmingham City's Jude Bellingham in the Championship on July 12, 2020
Stoke City boost survival hopes with point at Bristol City
The Potters are now five points clear of the relegation zone.
Jul 15, 18:12
Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured on July 4, 2020
Preview:Bristol City vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship encounter between Bristol City and Stoke City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 13, 14:30
Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured on July 4, 2020
Michael O'Neill: 'Stoke not safe from relegation yet'
Danny Batth and Sam Clucas scored the Stoke goals.
Jul 12, 16:22
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