Match report
West Brom Draws 0-0 with Stoke City in Championship Clash
West Brom
0–0
FT
Stoke City
Feb 7, 2026
West Brom managed to hold off Stoke City for a hard-fought 0-0 draw in the Championship clash. Both sides created chances but failed to convert them into goals, leading to a frustrating evening for fans of both teams.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: West Brom 0 - Stoke City 0
- • A. Mowatt (West Brom) and Ben Wilmot (Stoke City) received yellow cards in the first half
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, including J. Jimoh-Aloba for West Brom and M. Smit for Stoke City
- • The match ended without either team scoring despite several chances
Lineups
West Brom
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 M. O'Leary (G)
- 14 A. Gilchrist (D)
- 3 N. Phillips (D)
- 2 C. Mepham (D)
- 4 C. Styles (D)
- 7 J. Wallace (M)
- 8 J. Molumby (M)
- 27 A. Mowatt (M)
- 18 J. Jimoh-Aloba (M)
- 21 I. Price (F)
- 12 D. Dike (F)
Substitutes
- 20 J. Griffiths
- 9 J. Maja
- 11 M. Johnston
- 17 O. Diakite
- 19 A. Heggebo
- 29 C. Taylor
- 30 D. Imray
- 34 H. Whitwell
- 37 O. Bostock
Stoke City
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 25 T. Simkin (G)
- 18 B. Lawal
- 26 A. Phillips (D)
- 16 B. Wilmot (D)
- 3 A. Cresswell (D)
- 12 T. Seko (M)
- 4 B. Pearson (M)
- 21 J. Rak-Sakyi (M)
- 10 J. Bae (M)
- 7 S. Thomas (M)
- 49 M. Smit (F)
Substitutes
- 34 F. Fielding
- 15 S. N'Zonzi
- 17 E. Bocat
- 19 T. Rigo
- 23 B. Gibson
- 29 L. Cisse
- 40 M. Talovierov
- 42 M. Manhoef
- 55 R. Curley
Timeline
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22' West Brom Card · Yellow CardA. MowattFoul
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24' Stoke City Card · Yellow CardBen WilmotFoul
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46' Stoke City subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Smit · On: L. Cisse -
62' West Brom subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Jimoh-Aloba · On: J. Maja -
62' West Brom subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Wallace · On: Michael Johnston -
62' West Brom subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Dike · On: A. Heggebo -
63' Stoke City subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Bae · On: T. Rigo -
74' West Brom subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Gilchrist · On: D. Imray -
78' Stoke City subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Lawal · On: Maksym Talovierov -
78' Stoke City subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Rak-Sakyi · On: M. Manhoef -
82' West Brom subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Mepham · On: Charlie Taylor -
90'+1 Stoke City subst · Substitution 5Off: B. Pearson · On: S. N'Zonzi
Match Stats
| Stat | West Brom | Stoke City |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 74% |
| Offsides | 2 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 8 |
| Corners | 2 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 472 | 457 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 3 |
| xG | 0.38 | 0.39 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 4 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 374 | 340 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 6 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ At 22 minutes, A. Mowatt's yellow card for a foul could have shifted momentum in favor of Stoke City but they failed to capitalize
- ▸ In the second half, multiple substitutions by both teams aimed at changing the game's dynamic but neither side managed to break through