As Bristol City faces Stoke City in the England Championship on 02.05.2026, fans are in for a treat. These teams have met before with close results, making this game a must-watch. Dive into our detailed prediction, check stats from their last meeting in the England Championship, and consider placing a bet based on our thorough analysis of Bristol City and Stoke City.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Preston | 45 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 54/59 | 60 |
| 13 | Bristol City | 45 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 57/59 | 59 |
| 14 | QPR | 45 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 61/70 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford | 45 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 53/61 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City | 45 | 15 | 10 | 20 | 51/54 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 45 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 48/63 | 54 |
Key Player Statistics: Bristol City vs Stoke City
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x 10 x 11Bristol City vs Stoke City Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Stoke City | Bristol City | 01.11.2025 | 5-1 |
| Championship | Bristol City | Stoke City | 12.02.2025 | 2-0 |
| Championship | Stoke City | Bristol City | 22.10.2024 | 2-2 |
| Championship | Stoke City | Bristol City | 04.05.2024 | 4-0 |
| Championship | Bristol City | Stoke City | 30.09.2023 | 2-3 |
| Championship | Stoke City | Bristol City | 07.04.2023 | 1-2 |
| Championship | Bristol City | Stoke City | 17.12.2022 | 1-2 |
| Championship | Stoke City | Bristol City | 15.04.2022 | 0-1 |
| Championship | Bristol City | Stoke City | 24.11.2021 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Bristol City | Stoke City | 02.04.2021 | 0-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Birmingham | Bristol City | 25.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Championship | Southampton | Bristol City | 21.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Championship | Bristol City | Norwich | 18.04.2026 | 2-4 |
| Championship | QPR | Bristol City | 11.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Championship | Bristol City | Sheffield Utd | 06.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Charlton | Bristol City | 03.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Championship | Bristol City | West Brom | 21.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Championship | Middlesbrough | Bristol City | 14.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Leicester | Bristol City | 10.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Championship | Bristol City | Coventry | 07.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Stoke City | Portsmouth | 25.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| Championship | Stoke City | Millwall | 21.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| Championship | Wrexham | Stoke City | 18.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Championship | Stoke City | Blackburn | 11.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Derby | Stoke City | 06.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Championship | Stoke City | Sheffield Wednesday | 03.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Championship | Preston | Stoke City | 20.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| Championship | Stoke City | Watford | 14.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| Championship | Stoke City | Ipswich | 10.03.2026 | 3-3 |
| Championship | Swansea | Stoke City | 07.03.2026 | 2-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Bristol City VS Stoke City
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Bristol City vs Stoke City
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Bristol City vs Stoke City
Bristol City host Stoke City in what could be a genuinely fascinating end-of-season Championship clash. Both clubs have little left to play for in terms of promotion, but pride, momentum, and bragging rights are very much on the line at Ashton Gate.
Bristol City sit 13th with 59 points from 45 games. Stoke are four points behind them in 17th. Neither side is safe from a truly catastrophic collapse, though both look destined for mid-table obscurity. That context matters for how you approach this game.
Here's what you need to watch for — Bristol City's recent form is genuinely alarming. They've lost to Birmingham, Norwich, West Brom, Watford, Blackburn, Swansea, Leicester, and Derby across their last 20 matches. That 0-5 home hammering by Derby in January still stings. S. Twine leads their scoring charts with just 11 goals in 43 games. That tells you everything about their attacking struggles this season.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Stoke are the weaker side here. Yes, they're lower in the table, but their recent form is arguably more stable. They've beaten Sheffield Wednesday and Oxford United, drawn with Blackburn and Birmingham, and kept some competitive scorelines against strong opposition. S. Thomas has chipped in with 10 goals, similar output to Twine.
The head-to-head record is the genuinely surprising element in this data. Stoke absolutely destroyed Bristol City 5-1 earlier this season. That result isn't ancient history — it happened in November 2025. Before that, Stoke won 4-0 in May 2024. Bristol City did win the reverse fixture 2-0 in February 2025, but the pattern of big Stoke victories away from home is striking.
Stoke's disciplinary issues are worth flagging. J. Tchamadeu has collected 11 yellow cards in 24 matches. B. Pearson has a red card and 10 yellows. If either plays here, cards betting looks genuinely tasty. I'd strongly consider backing a Stoke player to be booked at decent odds.
Bristol City also have a lengthy injury list with six questionable players, including key figures like J. Knight and R. McCrorie. Stoke have their own concerns with Gallagher, Lawal, and Bozenik all doubtful. Both squads are stretched thin as the season winds down.
For the match betting, Bristol City are priced at 2.10, which feels short given their dreadful recent run. The draw at 3.55 represents fair value. Stoke at 3.20 could be the genuine outsider play here. I actually think the goals markets are where the smart money sits — both teams have conceded freely all season, with Bristol City shipping 59 and Stoke 54 from 45 games each. Over 2.5 goals looks compelling.
My prediction? Stoke nick this one 2-1. They arrive with something to prove after those back-to-back home defeats to Portsmouth and Millwall. Bristol City's confidence looks fragile. The 5-1 earlier this season proves Stoke can turn up and really hurt this Bristol side when the mood takes them.
Saturday afternoon football with nothing but pride at stake often produces unpredictable, open, entertaining games. This one has all the ingredients. Back goals, watch for early Stoke pressure, and keep an eye on those Stoke yellow card merchants causing chaos. This fixture rarely disappoints.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Riis | Denmark | 27 | Attacker | 190 | 83 |
| L. Thomas | Wales | 28 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 70 |
| M. Bird | England | 25 | Midfielder | 183 | 68 |
| J. Lumley | England | 31 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 73 |
| Z. Vyner | England | 28 | Defender | 178 | 68 |
| J. Williams | England | 29 | Midfielder | 185 | 80 |
| R. Dickie | England | 30 | Defender | 195 | 75 |
| M. Sykes | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Midfielder | 182 | 68 |
| A. Randell | England | 25 | Midfielder | 175 | 69 |
| J. Knight | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Midfielder | 173 | 63 |
| S. Twine | England | 26 | Attacker | 174 | 69 |
| L. McNally | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Defender | 184 | n/a |
| G. Tanner | England | 26 | Defender | 181 | 71 |
| H. Roberts | England | 23 | Defender | 175 | 68 |
| S. Armstrong | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Attacker | 182 | 82 |
| A. Mehmeti | Albania | 25 | Attacker | 180 | 63 |
| J. Stokes | England | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Y. Hirakawa | Japan | 25 | Attacker | 171 | 68 |
| E. Morrison | England | 20 | Midfielder | 175 | 65 |
| Ephrahim Yeboah | Italy | 19 | Attacker | 177 | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| André Vidigal | Portugal | 27 | Midfielder | 176 | 67 |
| S. Thomas | Wales | 27 | Midfielder | 185 | 79 |
| B. Gibson | England | 33 | Defender | 185 | 78 |
| J. Bonham | Republic of Ireland | 32 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 95 |
| B. Wilmot | England | 26 | Defender | 188 | 80 |
| T. Seko | Japan | 28 | Midfielder | 175 | 69 |
| V. Johansson | Sweden | 27 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 72 |
| E. Bocat | France | 26 | Defender | 182 | 71 |
| M. Manhoef | Netherlands | 24 | Attacker | 179 | 69 |
| E. Tezgel | England | 20 | Attacker | 182 | n/a |
| J. Donley | England | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Tchamadeu | England | 22 | Defender | 180 | 72 |
| A. Phillips | England | 20 | Defender | 192 | 85 |
| Mohammed Olabosun Lawal | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| L. Koumas | England | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| William Smith | England | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Griffin | Republic of Ireland | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| F. Fawunmi | England | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Jaden Mears | England | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| B. Lawal | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Defender | 180 | n/a |
Bristol City vs Stoke City match odds
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