Stoke City – Norwich

Stoke City edged a tight league duel at home, securing a 1‑0 victory over Norwich to climb to tenth place with ten points from seven games, their record now three wins, one draw and three defeats and a balanced 11‑11 goal tally. The win nudged Norwich down to twelfth, leaving them on nine points after three wins and four losses, also with an even 13‑13 goal difference. The result also tipped the head‑to‑head balance in Stoke’s favour, as they now hold the sole win in their two meetings this season. Both sides remain within striking distance of the playoff places, but the three‑point gap between them means Stoke’s momentum could prove decisive in the run‑in.