Statistical Preview: Stoke City Versus Cardiff City

Stoke City manager Narcis Pelach communicated with supporters via social media this week, following the team’s third consecutive loss. The Potters currently sit 18th in the league table, holding a four-point lead over the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Cardiff City, positioned within the bottom three, is experiencing a six-game winless run, prompting Omer Riza to call for an improved performance after their recent midweek loss to Preston North End. Stoke City has not secured a victory in their last eight league encounters with Cardiff City, recording five draws and three losses, a streak that began after a 2-0 home win in February 2020. Conversely, Cardiff has remained undefeated in their last four away league matches against Stoke, achieving one win and three draws, with the most recent three fixtures concluding in a stalemate. Stoke has managed only one win in their last six home league fixtures, alongside four draws and one loss, and faces the possibility of not scoring in three consecutive home games for the first time since December 2023. Cardiff, on the other hand, has not won any of their last 11 away league matches, with five draws and six losses. This represents their longest such streak since November 2014, with a longer period of 13 winless away games last occurring in March 2014 when they were a Premier League team. In 2024, Cardiff has conceded 37 away league goals, which is their highest total in a single year since 2019, when they also conceded 37. The last time they allowed more goals was in 2014, with a total of 41. Sandi Toksvig will be accompanied by Gyles Brandreth, Lulu, Emmanuel Sonubi, and Alan Davies. Audiences can sing along to songs by Queen, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, and various other artists. Ben Fogle and Kate Humble are returning for the celebratory events at Longleat Safari Park. Discussions cover subjects ranging from microplastics in our air, soil, and waterways, to the amount of food waste prevalent at this time of year. Copyright 2024 BBC. The BBC bears no responsibility for the material on external sites. Information on their external linking policy is available for review.