match report

Crushed in Chaos: Arsenal U18s Suffer a 6-1 Mauling at Ruthless Stoke City

October 5, 2025 RAYMOND 0

Arsenal’s under-18s endured a difficult afternoon as they suffered a 6-1 defeat to Stoke City in their second Premier League Cup fixture. Despite Kyran Thompson giving the Gunners an early lead from the penalty spot, the hosts quickly turned the tide, with Lewis Bailey and Tom Midwood each scoring twice to hand Stoke a dominant victory. The result leaves Arsenal third in Group A, setting up a decisive final match against Norwich City later in November.

Stoke City Strike Late Blow: Potters Edge Birmingham in Tense 1-0 Clash

September 14, 2025 RAYMOND 0

Stoke City returned to winning ways with a 1-0 victory over Birmingham City at the Bet365 Stadium, climbing back into the Championship’s top two. Bosun Lawal’s 21st-minute header proved decisive, as the Potters controlled much of the first half before withstanding heavy pressure after the break. Despite late chances for the Blues, Stoke held firm to secure their fourth win in five matches, while Birmingham slipped to 11th following a second consecutive defeat.

Mystery Omission: Why Two Key Sheffield Wednesday Stars Were Left Out Against Oxford United

April 14, 2025 RAYMOND 0

Sheffield Wednesday’s latest home defeat to Oxford United was compounded by a string of injury concerns, with several senior players missing from the squad. Manager Danny Röhl revealed that key figures like Barry Bannan, Michael Smith, and Olaf Kobacki were sidelined due to fitness issues, though some could have featured if absolutely necessary. Röhl opted instead to rotate the squad, offering chances to others while stressing the need for greater intensity and higher standards across the team.

Stoke City Player Ratings vs Luton: Curse Strikes Yet Again as Relegation Scrap Takes Dark Turn

April 8, 2025 RAYMOND 0

Stoke City’s hopes of a crucial win were dashed once again in heart-wrenching fashion, as a 90th-minute equaliser from Luton Town saw them settle for a 1-1 draw at the bet365 Stadium. In a game loaded with tension and high stakes, Lewis Baker’s deflected free-kick gave Stoke the lead late on, only for the familiar sting of stoppage-time heartbreak to strike. It’s the third time in just six matches that the Potters have let vital points slip away in the dying moments — a trend that now threatens to drag them deeper into the relegation mire with just five games remaining.