Stoke City – Swansea

Stoke City’s home ground proved no sanctuary as Swansea snatched a 2‑1 victory, widening the gap between the two sides in the league. The win lifted the Welsh club to third place with 14 points from seven games, while Stoke remain tenth, still perched on 10 points and a balanced goal‑difference of 11‑11. Swansea’s solitary head‑to‑head triumph this season now gives them a clear edge over Stoke, who have yet to claim a win in their direct meetings. With three wins, two draws and only one loss, the visitors keep the pressure on the table‑top contenders, whereas Stoke’s three defeats and a single draw underline a season that has yet to turn around.