Stoke City

Stoke City

14th in English League Championship
FA Cup fourth round 2026: Schedule, how to watch on ESPN FA Cup fourth round 2026: Schedule, how to watch on ESPN

All 16 matches of the fourth round of the FA Cup kicks off Friday. Here's how to watch all the action.

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Frank Lampard: Starting post-match melee at Southampton was 'out of order' Frank Lampard: Starting post-match melee at Southampton was 'out of order'

Frank Lampard has admitted he was "out of order" after sparking a post-match melee following Coventry's 1-1 draw at Southampton.

Idrissa Gueye vs. Michael Keane and other infamous teammates clashes on the pitch Idrissa Gueye vs. Michael Keane and other infamous teammates clashes on the pitch

After Idrissa Gueye's sending off for slapping teammate Michael Keane, we take a look at times when teammates clashed with each other on the pitch

Wrexham stretch winless run to four after defeat by Stoke Wrexham stretch winless run to four after defeat by Stoke

Sorba Thomas was the matchwinner as Stoke beat Wrexham 1-0 to end a run of four Championship games without a victory and moved up to third.

Peter Crouch: Ex-England striker turns mascot in FPL forfeit Peter Crouch: Ex-England striker turns mascot in FPL forfeit

Former England star Peter Crouch made an unexpected comeback on Saturday -- not as a striker, but as the tallest mascot non-league football has ever seen.

USMNT's Ethan Horvath lifts Cardiff in shootout win vs. Stoke USMNT's Ethan Horvath lifts Cardiff in shootout win vs. Stoke

American Ethan Horvath comes up with a big save as Cardiff defeats Stoke on penalties in the FA Cup.

Saints edge Stoke 3-2, Brentford win shootout to reach League Cup quarters Saints edge Stoke 3-2, Brentford win shootout to reach League Cup quarters

Southampton's James Bree struck late to snatch a 3-2 win over Stoke City to reach the Carabao Cup quarterfinals.

How comeback king Joselu became Madrid's unlikely savior How comeback king Joselu became Madrid's unlikely savior

Joselu's odyssey has spanned Spain and England and now, at 34, he is Real Madrid's savior on his quest to win a first UEFA Champions League title.

Ex-USMNT stars Geoff Cameron, Brek Shea announce retirement from professional soccer Ex-USMNT stars Geoff Cameron, Brek Shea announce retirement from professional soccer

Former United States internationals Geoff Cameron and Brek Shea have announced they are both retiring from professional soccer, the duo told ESPN.

EFL Championship Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Middlesbrough 31 +19 61
2 Coventry City 31 +28 59
3 Ipswich Town 30 +22 54
4 Hull City 31 +7 54
5 Millwall 31 +3 53
6 Wrexham 31 +5 47
7 Preston North End 31 +4 47
8 Bristol City 31 +5 46
9 Southampton 32 +4 46
10 Birmingham City 32 +4 46
11 Derby County 31 +6 45
12 Watford 31 +3 44
13 Queens Park Range.. 31 -1 44
14 Stoke City 32 +5 43
15 Swansea City 31 +1 42
16 Norwich City 32 0 39
17 Sheffield United 31 -1 39
18 Charlton Athletic 31 -8 39
19 West Bromwich Alb.. 32 -15 34
20 Portsmouth 29 -11 33
21 Leicester City 32 -7 32
22 Blackburn Rovers 31 -13 32
23 Oxford United 32 -16 28
24 Sheffield Wednesd.. 31 -44 -7
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
7 Sorba Thomas 9 32 6
42 Million Manhoe.. 5 31 2
9 Divin Mubama 5 25 1

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
7 Sorba Thomas 6 32 9
10 Bae Jun-Ho 3 30 1
42 Million Manhoe.. 2 31 5