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Stoke City vs Manchester City

Britannia Stadium (Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire)15 September 2012 at 15:00

Match Events

Stoke City
Manchester City
Kick Off
P. Crouch

assist: J. Walters

15′
35′
Javi García

assist: C. Tévez

Half Time
63′
C. TévezG. Barry
M. KightlyM. Etherington
69′
74′
S. SinclairDavid Silva
C. AdamG. Cameron
85′
P. CrouchM. Owen
90′
90′
M. BalotelliE. Dzeko
Full Time

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Stoke City is 6.67, compared to — for Manchester City. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Stoke City's highest-rated starter is S. N'Zonzi (6.67), while Manchester City's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Stoke City have contributed 1 goals and 0 assists this season, led by S. N'Zonzi (1G). Manchester City's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Midfield Control

Stoke City field 11 midfielders averaging 6.67, versus Manchester City's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 79% for Stoke City and —% for Manchester City. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Stoke City's starters have collected 2 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Manchester City. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Stoke City's starting XI is 37.0 (youngest: S. N'Zonzi (37), oldest: S. N'Zonzi (37)), while Manchester City average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Stoke City's starters average 30 league appearances each, versus 0 for Manchester City. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Stoke CityPosition StrengthManchester City
6.67
Avg Rating
6.67Midfielder (11 v 11)
1G 0A0G 0A
Stoke City
1MidfielderA. Begovic
4MidfielderR. Huth
28MidfielderA. Wilkinson
17MidfielderR. Shawcross
12MidfielderM. Wilson
16MidfielderC. Adam
21MidfielderM. Kightly
6MidfielderG. Whelan
15MidfielderS. N'Zonzi6.71G
25MidfielderP. Crouch
19MidfielderJ. Walters
Manchester City
1MidfielderJ. Hart
4MidfielderV. Kompany
6MidfielderJ. Lescott
22MidfielderG. Clichy
3MidfielderMaicon
8MidfielderS. Nasri
14MidfielderJavi García
42MidfielderY. Touré
11MidfielderS. Sinclair
32MidfielderC. Tévez
45MidfielderM. Balotelli

Match Summary

Stoke City and Manchester City drew 1:1. The match was played in Premier League 2012. Goals were scored by P. Crouch 15′, Javi García 35′. Stoke City made 3 substitutions, Manchester City made 3.

Rivalry since 2010

Stoke City vs Manchester City Head to Head Results

16 stretnutí
Stoke City
2
wins
Drawn
4
Manchester City
10
wins
Total goals
43 · 2.7/match
Both scored
5/16 · 31%
Over 2.5
7/16 · 44%

Recent Form

Stoke City

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Manchester City

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Match Prediction

Stoke City

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Manchester City

45%

Away win

Model advice

Winner : Manchester City

30%Form70%
27%Attack73%
63%Defence38%
20%Head-to-head80%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Manchester City dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Stoke City2wins
2draws10 meetings
Manchester City6wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.9

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

30%

Both teams scored

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
12/03/18Stoke City0–2Manchester City13.75/6.46/1.25
14/10/17Manchester City7–2Stoke City1.15/9.00/20.63
20/08/16Stoke City1–4Manchester City5.32/3.75/1.72
08/03/17Manchester City0–0Stoke City1.25/6.43/13.87
23/04/16Manchester City4–0Stoke City1.31/5.64/10.56
05/12/15Stoke City2–0Manchester City5.33/3.82/1.70
30/08/14Manchester City0–1Stoke City1.19/7.10/18.98
11/02/15Stoke City1–4Manchester City5.63/3.76/1.70
14/09/13Stoke City0–0Manchester City6.03/3.74/1.67
22/02/14Manchester City1–0Stoke City1.18/7.53/18.18

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Stoke City

W 116D 109L 155
Over 2.545
Goals scored398

Away Record: Manchester City

W 556D 226L 286
Over 2.555
Goals scored1933

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026