Stoke City U21 lineup @ Manchester City U21

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Stoke City U21's most-used XI this season (starts from 3 matches): Clothier (2); Mears (3), Achu (3), Thompson (2), Bardsley (2), Dauda (2); Kelly (2), Morrison (2); Walker (3). Since left: Anderson. Out: Ampah. Next match: at Manchester City U21, Fri 23 Oct.

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Quiet since 31 Aug: nothing new to report

  • TRANSFERBradbury signs from Manchester United U2131 Aug
  • TRANSFERKelly signs from Stoke City U2116 Aug · Raise
  • TRANSFERMakavore signs from Walsall27 Jul
  • TRANSFERMorrison signs from Fleetwood Town27 Jul
  • TRANSFERPieters signs from Derby7 Jul · Free agent
  • TRANSFERAjiboye signs from Stockport County30 Jun
  • TRANSFERPoole signs from Plymouth30 Jun
  • TRANSFERUnwin leaves29 Jun · Free agent

Stoke City U21 most-used starting XI

3 MATCHES

Stoke City U21's most-used starting XI this season, across 3 official matches, was Clothier in goal, Mears, Anderson, Achu, Thompson, Bardsley and Dauda across the back, and Walker and Ampah further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

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Team news

  • No longer available: Anderson.
  • Unavailable: Ampah (Out).

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Stoke City U21 this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Liam Lawrence, Stoke City U21 manager
Head Coach
Liam Lawrence
Since Jan 2026
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Most Common Stoke City U21 Starting XI

Based on 3 official matches this season

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

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Stoke City U21 fixtures

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Stoke City U21 transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 8 MOVES
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  • BBradburyfrom Manchester United U21TransferAUG '26
  • KKellyfrom Stoke City U21RaiseAUG '26
  • MMakavorefrom WalsallTransferJUL '26
  • MMorrisonfrom Fleetwood TownTransferJUL '26
  • PPietersfrom DerbyFree agentJUL '26
  • AAjiboyefrom Stockport CountyTransferJUN '26
  • PPoolefrom PlymouthTransferJUN '26
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Stats & Facts

Stoke City U21

Who started Stoke City U21's last match?
Stoke City U21's starting XI on 16 Oct 2026 in the England Premier League 2 Division One: L. Knight, J. Mears, P. Otegbayo, F. Anderson, R. Bardsley, A. Dauda, G. Morrison, T. Achu, F. Nixon, E. Fearn, A. Walker.
What was Stoke City U21's last result?
Stoke City U21 lost to Chelsea U21 1–2 on 16 Oct 2026.
When did Stoke City U21 last win?
Stoke City U21 last won on 11 Sept 2026, beating Wolves U21 4–0.
Who has made the most starts for Stoke City U21 this season?
J. Mears leads with 3 starts for Stoke City U21 across all competitions this season.
Which Stoke City U21 defender has started the most this season?
J. Mears has made the most starts as defender for Stoke City U21 this season, starting 3 matches.
Which Stoke City U21 forward has started the most this season?
A. Walker has made the most starts as forward for Stoke City U21 this season, starting 3 matches.
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