Match report

Stoke City Defeats Stevenage 3-1 in FA Cup Thriller

Stoke City
Stoke City
3–1
FT
Stevenage
Stevenage
Jan 29, 2023

Stoke City made a flying start to their FA Cup clash against Stevenage by scoring within minutes of the match's kick-off through J. Brown. Despite Stevenage's late push that saw them score in the second half, Stoke City sealed victory with goals from J. Laurent and L. Baker, who scored from the penalty spot. The victory propels Stoke City further into the FA Cup competition.

Key Facts

  • • Stoke City 3 - Stevenage 1 (FA Cup Third Round)
  • • J. Brown opened the scoring for Stoke City in the 3rd minute, assisted by Ben Wilmot.
  • • Stevenage's only goal came from J. Reid at the 70th minute.
  • • L. Baker scored a penalty for Stoke City to secure their victory at the 80th minute.

Lineups

Stoke City

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Bonham (G)
  • 20 D. Sterling (D)
  • 32 C. Taylor (D)
  • 16 B. Wilmot (D)
  • 14 J. Tymon (D)
  • 15 J. Thompson (M)
  • 28 J. Laurent (M)
  • 18 W. Smallbone (M)
  • 10 T. Campbell (F)
  • 9 J. Brown (F)
  • 23 B. Celina (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 P. Jagielka
  • 8 L. Baker
  • 17 K. Hoever
  • 3 M. Fox
  • 33 L. Macari
  • 22 G. Kilkenny
  • 29 D. Wright-Phillips
  • 37 E. Tezgel
  • 34 F. Fielding

Stevenage

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 12 T. Ashby-Hammond (G)
  • 2 L. James-Wildin (D)
  • 6 D. Sweeney (D)
  • 15 T. Vancooten (D)
  • 5 C. Piergianni (D)
  • 3 M. Clark (D)
  • 11 J. Roberts (M)
  • 4 J. Reeves (M)
  • 17 A. Gilbey (M)
  • 32 D. Rose (F)
  • 19 J. Reid (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 D. Campbell
  • 8 J. Taylor
  • 22 J. Tomkinson
  • 9 L. Norris
  • 14 K. Smith
  • 1 A. Chapman
  • 18 M. Bostwick

Timeline

  1. Stoke City
    3' Stoke City Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Brown · Assist: Ben Wilmot
  2. Stoke City
    17' Stoke City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Connor Taylor · On: P. Jagielka
  3. Stevenage
    18' Stevenage subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jordan Roberts · On: D. Campbell
  4. Stevenage
    43' Stevenage subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Vancooten · On: J. Taylor
  5. Stevenage
    46' Stevenage subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Max Clark · On: Jonathan Tomkinson
  6. Stoke City
    50' Stoke City Card · Yellow Card
    W. Smallbone

    Foul

  7. Stevenage
    56' Stevenage subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Rose · On: L. Norris
  8. Stevenage
    56' Stevenage subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Gilbey · On: Kane Smith
  9. Stoke City
    62' Stoke City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Smallbone · On: L. Baker
  10. Stevenage
    70' Stevenage Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Reid · Assist: J. Taylor
  11. Stoke City
    73' Stoke City Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Laurent · Assist: Tyrese Campbell
  12. Stoke City
    77' Stoke City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Sterling · On: K. Hoever
  13. Stoke City
    78' Stoke City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Tyrese Campbell · On: Morgan Fox
  14. Stoke City
    80' Stoke City Goal · Penalty
    L. Baker

Match Stats

Stat Stoke City Stevenage
Fouls 12 6
Pass Accuracy 80% 63%
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 8
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 561 273
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 10 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 67% 33%
Accurate Passes 446 171
Shots Inside Box 11 6
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by J. Brown set the tone and confidence high for Stoke City, putting immediate pressure on Stevenage.
  • ▸ Stevenage's late goal from J. Reid in the 70th minute provided a brief flicker of hope before Stoke City restored their two-goal advantage with another quickfire strike.