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Sheffield Wednesday 0-3 Stoke City: Championship Match Report
Saturday, 16 August 2025 | Hillsborough (Attendance: 19,432)
Stoke City claimed a 3-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough, The Potters’ resilience and disciplined defence saw them hold firm despite pressure from the home side, earning a valuable three points on the road.
First Half
Stoke stunned the home crowd inside the opening minute when Million Manhoef drove a left-footed effort into the bottom right corner after a clever layoff from Bae Jun-Ho. Sheffield Wednesday responded with some attacking pressure, dominating possession and forcing several corners, but failed to breach a well-organised Stoke backline. The half ended 1-0 in favour of the visitors.
Second Half
Wednesday continued to press after the break, with Yan Valery testing goalkeeper Jack Bonham with a low-driven shot from outside the box. Stoke defended deep and soaked up wave after wave of attacks, restricting the hosts to speculative efforts. A late flurry saw Dominic Iorfa clear off the line and Sean Fusire fire wide from a set piece, but the Potters held on to complete a disciplined away performance.
Standout Performers
- Jack Bonham (Stoke City): Produced a string of important saves, including a sprawling stop from a 20-yard Valery strike.
- Bae Jun-Ho (Stoke City): Controlled the midfield with assured passing and energy, capped by his assist for the winning goal.
- Dominic Iorfa (Stoke City): Commanded the backline, clearing danger when under siege and marshaling the defence expertly.
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Sheffield Wednesday | Stoke City |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Shots (on target) | 14 (4) | 8 (3) |
| Corners | 9 | 2 |
| Fouls | 12 | 10 |
Stoke City’s dogged performance at Hillsborough marks their first away win of the season, lifting them to the top half of the Championship table. Sheffield Wednesday will rue missed chances as they seek to bounce back in their next home fixture against QPR.
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