Match Report
Stoke City W, 4th on 33 points, faced a 29-point deficit to Burnley W (1st, 62). Recent form told a different story for Stoke City W: only 9th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 4th.
Momentum sat with Burnley W, winners of their last nine, having scored in 9 consecutive games. Defeat had followed defeat for Stoke City W — three in succession. The last-five ledger: Burnley W 15/15, Stoke City W 6/15.
Across 5 recorded meetings, Burnley W have 3 wins to Stoke City W's 2, with 0 draws, at 3.6 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 40% of the wins in this matchup. Goals tend to flow: 80% of the meetings produced three or more, and both sides scored in 80%.
Key stats
Possession: Burnley W 67% · Stoke City W 33% · Total shots: 19-2 · On target: 7-0 · Corners: 11-3