Pick of the stats: Stoke City v Swansea City

Stoke City and Swansea Look to Rebound in Crucial Clash

Stoke City and Swansea City are set to face off on Saturday at Bet365 Stadium in a crucial match as both sides aim to get back to winning ways. Kick-off is scheduled for 15:00 GMT. After a tough 2-0 loss to Bristol City on Wednesday night, Stoke City remains just above the relegation zone in 19th place, with three points separating them from the drop. In contrast, Swansea is sitting just above them in 17th place, five points ahead, following a mix of results in recent weeks.

Stoke’s Struggles Against Swansea

Recent form between these two teams has been fairly even. Stoke City has won just once in their last five encounters with Swansea (D3 L1), including failing to score in their last two league meetings. However, Stoke’s recent home form has been solid, keeping clean sheets in their past three league games at Bet365 Stadium (W1 D2). The last time they managed a similar streak was back in November 2012.

Swansea, on the other hand, has faced difficulty on their travels to Stoke. They have won only once in their last 13 league visits (D4 L8). Yet, recent history shows the Swans earning two consecutive draws in their last two visits (1-1 in August 2022 and December 2023). With both teams looking for a win, Saturday’s fixture promises to be a tense encounter.

Manager Mark Robins’ Winless Run Against Swansea

One of the key storylines heading into this match is Stoke City manager Mark Robins’ ongoing winless record against Swansea. In 13 previous meetings with the Welsh club, Robins has yet to secure a victory (D7 L6). As the Potters look to improve their fortunes, Robins will be hoping to finally break this frustrating run.

Swansea’s Mixed Form

Swansea comes into this match following a 1-0 defeat at home to Sheffield Wednesday. However, they ended a four-game losing streak on the road with a 1-0 win at Bristol City, providing a boost to their confidence. The Swans will be eager to build on that victory and prove they can secure back-to-back away wins, something they haven’t done since February last year.

The Stakes Are High

Both sides will be looking to move away from the lower half of the table, making this game particularly significant. With Stoke desperate for points to avoid slipping deeper into the relegation battle, and Swansea seeking consistency, fans can expect an exciting contest at Bet365 Stadium.

What’s Next?

As both teams prepare for Saturday’s clash, the outcome could have major implications for their respective seasons. Will Stoke manage to break their scoring drought against the Swans? Can Swansea put together a run of results to pull further from danger? Be sure to tune in and find out.

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