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