Match report

Stoke City Defeats Swansea 2-1 in Championship Clash

Stoke City
Stoke City
2–1
FT
Swansea
Swansea
Dec 13, 2025

Stoke City emerged victorious over Swansea by a narrow margin of 2-1 in a fierce Championship battle. Goals from B. Pearson and S. Thomas gave Stoke the lead, while Z. Vipotnik scored for Swansea late in the game. The match saw several key events including numerous yellow cards and strategic substitutions.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Stoke City 2-1 Swansea
  • • Goals by B. Pearson (42') and S. Thomas (60') for Stoke City
  • • Goal by Z. Vipotnik (77') for Swansea
  • • Multiple yellow cards were issued to both teams, notably Liam Cullen (17', 55'), M. Stamenic (53'), and B. Pearson (44')

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)
  • 12 T. Seko (M)
  • 4 B. Pearson (M)
  • 42 M. Manhoef (M)
  • 10 J. Bae (M)
  • 7 S. Thomas (M)
  • 11 R. Bozenik (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 J. Bonham
  • 18 B. Lawal
  • 29 L. Cisse
  • 40 M. Talovierov
  • 15 S. N'Zonzi
  • 20 S. Gallagher
  • 3 A. Cresswell
  • 19 T. Rigo
  • 9 D. Mubama

Swansea

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 L. Vigouroux (G)
  • 30 E. Galbraith (D)
  • 5 B. Cabango (D)
  • 15 C. Burgess (D)
  • 14 J. Tymon (D)
  • 17 G. Franco (M)
  • 6 M. Stamenic (M)
  • 35 Ronald (M)
  • 20 L. Cullen (M)
  • 10 J. Eom (M)
  • 9 Z. Vipotnik (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Fisher
  • 2 J. Key
  • 4 J. Fulton
  • 7 M. Widell
  • 8 M. Yalcouye
  • 16 I. Samuels-Smith
  • 26 K. Casey
  • 27 Z. Inoussa
  • 33 A. Idah

Timeline

  1. Swansea
    17' Swansea Card · Yellow Card
    Liam Cullen

    Foul

  2. Stoke City
    27' Stoke City Card · Yellow Card
    S. Thomas

    Foul

  3. Stoke City
    42' Stoke City Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Pearson
  4. Stoke City
    44' Stoke City Card · Yellow Card
    B. Pearson

    Foul

  5. Swansea
    53' Swansea Card · Yellow Card
    M. Stamenic

    Foul

  6. Swansea
    55' Swansea Card · Yellow Card
    Gonçalo Franco

    Argument

  7. Swansea
    58' Swansea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Stamenic · On: J. Key
  8. Swansea
    59' Swansea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ronald · On: Z. Inoussa
  9. Stoke City
    60' Stoke City Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Thomas · Assist: J. Bae
  10. Swansea
    71' Swansea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Eom · On: M. Widell
  11. Swansea
    71' Swansea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Liam Cullen · On: M. Yalcouye
  12. Stoke City
    72' Stoke City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Bozenik · On: S. Gallagher
  13. Swansea
    77' Swansea Goal · Normal Goal
    Z. Vipotnik · Assist: M. Widell
  14. Stoke City
    82' Stoke City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Pearson · On: S. N'Zonzi
  15. Stoke City
    83' Stoke City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Seko · On: B. Lawal
  16. Swansea
    83' Swansea subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Gonçalo Franco · On: A. Idah
  17. Stoke City
    85' Stoke City Card · Yellow Card
    Junior Tchamadeu

    Time wasting

  18. Swansea
    90'+2 Swansea Card · Yellow Card
    M. Widell

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Stoke City Swansea
Fouls 16 14
Pass Accuracy 71% 85%
Offsides 4 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 14
Corners 6 7
Total Passes 285 428
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 0 4
Shots on Target 5 6
xG 0.46 1.25
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 201 364
Shots Inside Box 6 9
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ B. Pearson's goal in the 42nd minute put Stoke City ahead, breaking the deadlock.
  • ▸ S. Thomas' goal in the 60th minute effectively doubled Stoke City's lead and seemed to secure their victory.
  • ▸ Swansea's late goal by Z. Vipotnik at the 77-minute mark offered a brief glimmer of hope but ultimately proved insufficient.