Match report

Stoke City Defeats Bristol City 4-0 in Championship Clash

Stoke City
Stoke City
4–0
FT
Bristol City
Bristol City
May 4, 2024

Stoke City demonstrated its dominance by defeating Bristol City with an emphatic 4-0 scoreline. The Potters' attacking trio of L. Cundle, M. Manhoef, and key assists from K. Hoever played a crucial role in the victory.

Key Facts

  • • Stoke City: 4 goals (L. Cundle, M. Manhoef x2)
  • • Goal scorers: L. Cundle (25'), M. Manhoef (45+2', 49')
  • • Bristol City had multiple substitutions in the second half but could not alter the game's course.
  • • Stoke City secured a strong lead before halftime and maintained it through efficient defensive play.

Lineups

Stoke City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Iversen (G)
  • 17 K. Hoever (D)
  • 16 B. Wilmot (D)
  • 23 L. McNally (D)
  • 3 E. Stevens (D)
  • 28 J. Laurent (M)
  • 15 J. Thompson (M)
  • 42 M. Manhoef (M)
  • 25 L. Cundle (M)
  • 22 Bae Jun-Ho (M)
  • 10 T. Campbell (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 N. Lowe
  • 30 S. Sidibe
  • 24 J. Tchamadeu
  • 6 W. Burger
  • 27 M. Léris
  • 5 M. Rose
  • 7 André Vidigal
  • 2 L. Gooch
  • 13 J. Bonham

Bristol City

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. O’Leary (G)
  • 19 G. Tanner (D)
  • 16 R. Dickie (D)
  • 24 H. Roberts (D)
  • 2 R. McCrorie (M)
  • 12 J. Knight (M)
  • 8 J. Williams (M)
  • 17 M. Sykes (M)
  • 11 A. Mehmeti (F)
  • 15 T. Conway (F)
  • 7 S. Twine (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 N. Wells
  • 26 Z. Vyner
  • 9 H. Cornick
  • 22 T. Gardner-Hickman
  • 10 A. King
  • 27 J. Knight-Lebel
  • 23 S. Bajić
  • 42 E. Morrison
  • 47 D. Mebude

Timeline

  1. Stoke City
    25' Stoke City Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Cundle
  2. Stoke City
    45'+2 Stoke City Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Manhoef · Assist: K. Hoever
  3. Stoke City
    49' Stoke City Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Manhoef · Assist: L. Cundle
  4. Bristol City
    57' Bristol City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Conway · On: Nahki Wells
  5. Bristol City
    57' Bristol City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. McCrorie · On: Zak Vyner
  6. Bristol City
    57' Bristol City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Sykes · On: H. Cornick
  7. Bristol City
    57' Bristol City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Joe Williams · On: T. Gardner-Hickman
  8. Stoke City
    70' Stoke City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tyrese Campbell · On: N. Lowe
  9. Stoke City
    75' Stoke City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Laurent · On: S. Sidibe
  10. Stoke City
    75' Stoke City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Hoever · On: Junior Tchamadeu
  11. Stoke City
    75' Stoke City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Thompson · On: W. Burger
  12. Stoke City
    88' Stoke City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Manhoef · On: M. Leris
  13. Bristol City
    90' Bristol City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Twine · On: A. King

Match Stats

Stat Stoke City Bristol City
Fouls 11 5
Pass Accuracy 82% 76%
Offsides 3 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 7
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 585 437
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 7 2
xG 1.85 1.05
Shots off Target 10 1
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 477 334
Shots Inside Box 13 5
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ L. Cundle's goal at 25' set Stoke City on the right path, establishing early control over Bristol City.
  • ▸ M. Manhoef's brace (45+2', 49') within a short span of time solidified the victory for Stoke City and dealt a significant blow to Bristol City’s morale.