Week 20 features a match on Sat Nov 5th, where Stoke City hosts Birmingham City in a clash of these two extremely mismatched Championship teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 11 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, 21st placed Stoke City, recorded a 1-3 loss against Norwich City. Aaron Ramsey scored the first goal for Norwich City in the 38th minute, then Aaron Ramsey added another in the 71st minute. Stoke City is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches, while birmingham City sits at 12th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 2-0 shutout win against Queens Park Rangers. Auston Trusty scored the first goal for Birmingham City in the 4th minute, then Mbule Longelo Emmanuel added another in the 29th minute At the end of 90 a dissapointed Queens Park Rangers couldn’t manage to score, and Birmingham City took the shutout win. Birmingham City should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 18 points in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season these teams were evenly matched with 2 draws apiece.
Birmingham City’s most prolific scorer has been Auston Trusty. The American defender has netted three goals over the last five matches. Liam Delap has been the most effective weapon for Stoke City lately. The English midfielder has netted two goals in his last 5 matches.