Key Match Events & Timeline — Stoke City vs Bristol City

21' 🔄 George Hirst (Lamine Cisse)

Stoke City · Substitution

31' 🟨 Djibril Soumaré

Stoke City · Yellow Card

43' 🟨 Luke McNally

Bristol City · Yellow Card

62' 🔄 Brian De Keersmaecker (Gibson Yah)

Bristol City · Substitution

62' 🔄 Samuel Bell (Lorent Tolaj)

Bristol City · Substitution

69' 🔄 Junior Tchamadeu (Djibril Soumaré)

Stoke City · Substitution

71' 🟨 Jason Knight

Bristol City · Yellow Card

81' 🔄 Robert Bozenik (Justin Devenny)

Stoke City · Substitution

87' 🔄 Jed Wallace (Dominic Ballard)

Bristol City · Substitution

88' 🔄 Adam Randell (Jason Knight)

Bristol City · Substitution

In-Play & Full-Time Match Statistics — Stoke City vs Bristol City

64% Possession 36%

0.67 Expected Goals 0.78

11 Total Shots 8

1 Shots On Target 0

3 Big Chances Created 1

5 Corners 6

2 Offsides 1

479 Passes Completed 238

0 Red Cards 0

113 Attacks 83

7 Shots Off Target 6

3 Shots Blocked 2

0 Hit Woodwork 0

0.42 Expected Goals On Target 0

13 Free Kicks 7

7 Shots Inside The Box 4

586 Total Passes 330

4 Shots Outside The Box 4

3 Big Chances Missed 1

0.4 Expected Assists 0.46

8/29 (28%) Crosses Completed 5/18 (28%)

314 Passes Own Half 140

301 Passes Opposition Half 208

23/58 (40%) Long Passes Completed 15/72 (21%)

23 Throw-Ins 14

7 Key Passes 5

67 Passes Into Final Third 48

83 Backward Passes 51

16 Goal Kicks 13

7 Interceptions 9

0.78 Expected Goals Conceded 0.67

0 Goalkeeper Saves 1

3/9 (33%) Tackles Won 11/17 (65%)

17 Clearances 45

46 Duels Won 45

16/32 (50%) Aerial Duels Won 16/32 (50%)

30/60 (50%) Ground Duels Won 29/59 (49%)

13 Was Fouled 7

8/14 (57%) Successful Dribbles 5/10 (50%)

6 Was Dribbled Past 5

2 Final Third Possession Won 6

170 Possession Lost 141

7 Fouls 13

1 Yellow Cards 2

3 Substitutions 4

Confirmed Starting Lineups (11-v-11) & Formations

Stoke City XI (3-4-3)

#1 Viktor Johansson

Goalkeeper 7.0
#5 Luke Graham

Defender 6.5
#18 Bosun Lawal

Defender 7.3
#16 Ben Wilmot

Defender 7.8
#21 Luca Bombino

Defender 7.0
#8 Ethan Galbraith

Midfielder 7.3
#27 Djibril Soumaré

Midfielder 6.3
#2 Ben Johnson

Defender 6.6
#13 Justin Devenny

Midfielder 6.3
#11 Lamine Cisse

Attacker 6.0
#7 Jack McGlynn

Midfielder 6.8

Substitutes Bench

#22 Junior Tchamadeu

Defender 6.7
#9 Robert Bozenik

Attacker 6.5
#15 George Hirst

Attacker 6.1
#24 Josh Griffiths

Goalkeeper
#23 Ben Gibson

Defender
#40 Maksym Taloverov

Defender
#4 Ben Pearson

Midfielder
#19 Tomáš Rigo

Midfielder
#10 Joon-ho Bae

Midfielder

Bristol City XI (3-5-2)

#40 Brad Collins

Goalkeeper 7.3
#2 Lisav Eissat

Defender 6.7
#15 Luke McNally

Defender 7.4
#19 George Tanner

Defender 7.2
#3 Cameron Pring

Defender 7.3
#27 Gibson Yah

Midfielder 6.3
#8 Joe Williams

Midfielder 6.6
#12 Jason Knight

Midfielder 6.9
#21 Rio Cardines

Defender 6.7
#9 Lorent Tolaj

Attacker 6.3
#23 Dominic Ballard

Attacker 6.5

Substitutes Bench

#6 Brian De Keersmaecker

Midfielder 6.6
#4 Adam Randell

Midfielder
#17 Jed Wallace

Attacker
#11 Samuel Bell

Attacker 6.5
#1 Sam Tickle

Goalkeeper
#5 Rob Atkinson

Defender
#20 Sam Greenwood

Midfielder
#10 Scott Twine

Midfielder
#7 Yu Hirakawa

Attacker

Official Match Information & Broadcast Details

Fixture	Stoke City vs Bristol City
Competition & Round	EFL Championship (Round)
UK Kick-Off Time	15:00 BST (Europe/London) · 16:00 CET
Stadium / Venue	Bet365 Stadium
Match Referee	James Bell
UK & EU TV Channels	Sky Sports Football HD / Sky Sports+

Fixture

Stoke City vs Bristol City

Competition & Round

EFL Championship (Round)

UK Kick-Off Time

15:00 BST (Europe/London) · 16:00 CET

Stadium / Venue

Bet365 Stadium

Match Referee

James Bell

UK & EU TV Channels

Sky Sports Football HD / Sky Sports+

Stoke City vs Bristol City — UK TV Broadcast Guide, Kick-Off Time & Match Preview

Stoke City face Bristol City in a high-stakes EFL Championship fixture kicking off at 15:00 BST UK time / 16:00 CET at Bet365 Stadium. Supporters across the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Europe can follow real-time score updates, verified starting XIs, and live television broadcast feeds right here on WheresTheMatch.live.

Where to Watch Stoke City vs Bristol City on TV & Live Stream

Fixture: Stoke City vs Bristol City
Competition: EFL Championship
UK Kick-Off Time: 15:00 BST (Europe/London) · 16:00 (CET)
Primary TV Broadcaster: Sky Sports Football HD / Sky Sports+
Official Governing Body Reference: EFL Championship Official

Tactical Context & Live Match Coverage

Both Stoke City and Bristol City enter this EFL Championship clash looking to secure vital points. One hour prior to the 15:00 BST kick-off, official team sheets are confirmed by the match officials and automatically populated in our 11-v-11 lineup module above. Once the referee blows the opening whistle, our live data engine tracks ball possession, expected goals (xG), shots on target, corner kicks, and disciplinary cards in real time.

Frequently Asked Questions — Stoke City vs Bristol City

What TV channel is Stoke City vs Bristol City on in the UK?
Stoke City vs Bristol City in the EFL Championship is televised on Sky Sports Football HD / Sky Sports+. You can also follow the live score, confirmed starting 11 lineups, and access the live HD broadcast directly on WheresTheMatch.live.

What time does Stoke City vs Bristol City kick off?
Kick-off for Stoke City vs Bristol City is scheduled for 15:00 UK time (Europe/London) / 16:00 CET.

Where can I check the confirmed starting lineups for Stoke City vs Bristol City?
Official starting XIs, jersey numbers, and tactical formations for Stoke City and Bristol City are published on this match centre page 60 minutes prior to kick-off.