Match report

Stoke City Stuns Charlton with 3-0 Win in Championship

Stoke City
Stoke City
3–0
FT
Charlton
Charlton
Nov 25, 2025

Stoke City emerged victorious against Charlton with an emphatic 3-0 win at the bet365 Stadium, securing three crucial points in the ongoing Championship season. The Potters took control early through goals by S. Thomas and M. Manhoef, while a late goal from Thomas sealed the deal.

Key Facts

  • • Stoke City 3–0 Charlton (Championship match on 2025-11-25)
  • • S. Thomas scored twice at minutes 3 and 34, assisted by E. Bocat and J. Bae respectively
  • • M. Manhoef also found the back of the net at minute 5, with an assist from S. Thomas
  • • Charlton's Conor Coventry received a yellow card for a foul at minute 31
  • • Multiple substitutions were made in the latter half of the match

Lineups

Stoke City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Johansson (G)
  • 22 J. Tchamadeu (D)
  • 26 A. Phillips (D)
  • 16 B. Wilmot (D)
  • 17 E. Bocat (D)
  • 15 S. N'Zonzi (M)
  • 12 T. Seko (M)
  • 42 M. Manhoef (M)
  • 10 J. Bae (M)
  • 7 S. Thomas (M)
  • 11 R. Bozenik (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 M. Talovierov
  • 3 A. Cresswell
  • 18 B. Lawal
  • 13 J. Bonham
  • 4 B. Pearson
  • 19 T. Rigo
  • 29 L. Cisse
  • 20 S. Gallagher
  • 9 D. Mubama

Charlton

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Kaminski (G)
  • 2 K. Ramsay (D)
  • 5 L. Jones (D)
  • 3 M. Gillesphey (D)
  • 6 C. Coventry (M)
  • 28 J. Bree (M)
  • 8 L. Berry (M)
  • 10 G. Docherty (M)
  • 7 T. Campbell
  • 11 M. Leaburn (F)
  • 14 S. Carey (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 W. Mannion
  • 36 K. Gough
  • 17 A. Bell
  • 18 K. Anderson
  • 26 J. Rankin-Costello
  • 41 H. Knibbs
  • 30 R. Apter
  • 37 I. Fullah
  • 22 T. Olaofe

Timeline

  1. Stoke City
    3' Stoke City Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Thomas · Assist: E. Bocat
  2. Stoke City
    5' Stoke City Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Manhoef · Assist: S. Thomas
  3. Charlton
    31' Charlton Card · Yellow Card
    Conor Coventry

    Foul

  4. Stoke City
    34' Stoke City Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Thomas · Assist: J. Bae
  5. Stoke City
    45'+3 Stoke City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ben Wilmot · On: B. Lawal
  6. Stoke City
    51' Stoke City Card · Yellow Card
    A. Phillips

    Foul

  7. Charlton
    60' Charlton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Campbell · On: J. Rankin-Costello
  8. Charlton
    60' Charlton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Greg Docherty · On: H. Knibbs
  9. Charlton
    61' Charlton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Conor Coventry · On: T. Olaofe
  10. Charlton
    76' Charlton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Berry · On: K. Anderson
  11. Charlton
    76' Charlton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Leaburn · On: Robert Apter
  12. Stoke City
    78' Stoke City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Manhoef · On: L. Cisse
  13. Stoke City
    78' Stoke City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Thomas · On: S. Gallagher
  14. Stoke City
    79' Stoke City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. N'Zonzi · On: T. Rigo
  15. Stoke City
    88' Stoke City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Bozenik · On: D. Mubama

Match Stats

Stat Stoke City Charlton
Fouls 13 13
Pass Accuracy 81% 65%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 4
Corners 5 0
Total Passes 475 266
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 4 2
xG 0.72 0.18
Shots off Target 8 1
Possession 65% 35%
Goals Prevented -2 -2
Accurate Passes 383 173
Shots Inside Box 6 2
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 9 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Stoke City quickly established their dominance with two goals within the first five minutes, setting the tone for the rest of the game.
  • ▸ Substitutions late into the second half by both teams did not alter Stoke City's control, maintaining a strong defensive stance and securing a comfortable victory.