Match report
Stoke City Defeats Stevenage 3-1 in FA Cup Thriller
Stoke City
3–1
FT
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
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3' Stoke City Goal · Normal GoalJ. Brown · Assist: Ben Wilmot -
17' Stoke City subst · Substitution 1Off: Connor Taylor · On: P. Jagielka -
18' Stevenage subst · Substitution 1Off: Jordan Roberts · On: D. Campbell -
43' Stevenage subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Vancooten · On: J. Taylor -
46' Stevenage subst · Substitution 3Off: Max Clark · On: Jonathan Tomkinson -
50' Stoke City Card · Yellow CardW. SmallboneFoul
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56' Stevenage subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Rose · On: L. Norris -
56' Stevenage subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Gilbey · On: Kane Smith -
62' Stoke City subst · Substitution 2Off: W. Smallbone · On: L. Baker -
70' Stevenage Goal · Normal GoalJ. Reid · Assist: J. Taylor -
73' Stoke City Goal · Normal GoalJ. Laurent · Assist: Tyrese Campbell -
77' Stoke City subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Sterling · On: K. Hoever -
78' Stoke City subst · Substitution 4Off: Tyrese Campbell · On: Morgan Fox -
80' Stoke City Goal · PenaltyL. 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.