Stoke City vs Southampton - Championship Match
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Stoke City vs Southampton Preview: Championship Clash
Stoke City will host Southampton at Bet365 Stadium on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 15:30 UTC in what promises to be an exciting Championship encounter. Both sides will be looking to secure all three points as they continue their campaign this season.
Current Form & Recent Results
Stoke City head into this game in strong form, collecting 3 wins from their last 5 outings.
Southampton have struggled for consistency lately, managing just 1 win from 5 games while suffering 2 defeats. They'll be eager to turn their fortunes around.
Head-to-Head Record
Southampton have enjoyed success in this fixture historically, winning 9 of the last 23 encounters compared to Stoke City's 8 wins. With 6 draws between them, the visitors will be confident of continuing their positive record.
Match Prediction & Analysis
With home advantage and strong recent form, Stoke City will be the clear favorites heading into this match. However, Southampton cannot be written off entirely and could pose problems on the counter-attack. Expect the hosts to dominate possession and create the better chances.
Key Facts
- Kick-off: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 15:30 UTC
- Venue: Bet365 Stadium
- Competition: Championship
- Stoke City Position: 8th (40 pts)
- Southampton Position: 15th (33 pts)
- H2H Record (Last 23): Stoke City 8W - 6D - 9W Southampton
