Stoke City vs Middlesbrough: Match Preview, Form Guide, and Key Stats

Match Details

City: Stoke-on-Trent
Stadium: Bet365 Stadium
Date: 2026-01-21
Time: 20:00:00
Competition: Championship

Stoke City takes on Middlesbrough in Stoke-on-Trent at Bet365 Stadium as part of the Championship. Both sides are looking to improve their position in the standings and continue their season momentum.

Current Form and Rankings

Stoke City Current Ranking: 12

Middlesbrough Current Ranking: 2

Stoke City Record: W,D,L,D,L

Middlesbrough Record: L,W,W,W,W

Both teams enter the match with different recent performances. Stoke City will look to build on their current form, while Middlesbrough aims to find consistency and close the gap in the standings.

Key Players

Stoke City Captain: Ben Wilmot

Stoke City Top Scorer: Sorba Thomas

Middlesbrough Captain: Hayden Hackney

Middlesbrough Top Scorer: Morgan Whittaker

These players are expected to play key roles in shaping the outcome, leading by example and creating opportunities for their teams.