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Stoke City's most-used XI this season (starts from 10 matches): Johansson (9); Wilmot (10), Graham (8), Johnson (8), Bocat (8); Galbraith (10), Soumaré (7), Devenny (4); Gallagher (5), Hirst (5). Since left: Thomas. Next match: at Bolton, Sat 10 Oct.

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Latest Stoke City moves

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  • TRANSFERKelly goes out on loan29 Sep · Loan
  • TRANSFERMcGlynn signs from Houston Dynamo31 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERDevenny signs from Crystal Palace31 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERThomas leaves for Hull City31 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERBombino signs from San Diego31 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERJojić leaves for Start21 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERJohnson joins on loan from Ipswich20 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERHirst signs from Ipswich19 Aug · Transfer

Stoke City most-used starting XI

10 MATCHES

Stoke City's most-used starting XI this season, across 10 official matches, was Johansson in goal, a back four of Wilmot, Graham, Johnson and Bocat, and Gallagher, Hirst and Thomas further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

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Team news

  • No longer available: Thomas.
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 20 of the last 30 matches.
  • Doubtful: Galbraith.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Stoke City this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Stoke City are 7th in the CHA on 13 points from 8 games. They have W4 D1 L0 in their last five.

M. Robins, Stoke City manager
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M. Robins
EnglandSince Jan 2025
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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 20 of last 30
4-2-3-1
67%
3-4-2-1
10%
3-4-3
7%
3-5-2
7%

Most Common Stoke City Starting XI

Based on 10 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Stoke City transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
SIGNED
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DEPARTED
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IN · 5
  • MMcGlynnfrom Houston DynamoTransferAUG '26
  • DDevennyfrom Crystal PalaceTransferAUG '26
  • BBombinofrom San DiegoTransferAUG '26
  • JJohnsonfrom IpswichLoanAUG '26
  • HHirstfrom IpswichTransferAUG '26
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  • KKellyLoanSEP '26
  • TThomasto Hull CityTransferAUG '26
  • JJojićto StartFree agentAUG '26
  • GGromekFree agentAUG '26
  • SSekoto UrawaTransferAUG '26
  • SSmitto SV Darmstadt 98LoanAUG '26
  • CCurlyLoan returnAUG '26
WINDOW CLOSEDREOPENS 1 JAN '27 · IN 84 DAYS
Stats & Facts

Stoke City

Who started Stoke City's last match?
Stoke City's starting XI on 19 Sept 2026 in the Championship (3-4-3): V. Johansson, B. Wilmot, M. Talovierov, L. Graham, B. Johnson, El Hadji Djibril Soumaré, E. Galbraith, E. Bocat, J. McGlynn, L. Cissé, J. Devenny.
What was Stoke City's last result?
Stoke City beat Sheffield Utd 2–1 on 19 Sept 2026.
When did Stoke City last win?
Stoke City last won on 19 Sept 2026, beating Sheffield Utd 2–1.
Who takes penalties for Stoke City?
J. Devenny has taken the most penalties for Stoke City this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Stoke City this season?
B. Wilmot leads with 10 starts for Stoke City across all competitions this season.
What formation does Stoke City use most often?
Stoke City have used a 4-2-3-1 in 4 of their 9 matches this season.
Which Stoke City goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Viktor Johansson has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Stoke City this season, starting 9 matches.
Which Stoke City defender has started the most this season?
Ben Wilmot has made the most starts as defender for Stoke City this season, starting 10 matches.
Which Stoke City midfielder has started the most this season?
Ethan Galbraith has made the most starts as midfielder for Stoke City this season, starting 10 matches.
Which Stoke City forward has started the most this season?
George Hirst has made the most starts as forward for Stoke City this season, starting 5 matches.
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