Stoke City vs Charlton

Saturday, 5 September 2026 at 14:30bet365 Stadium, StokeRobert Madley, England

Summary

Match report

Stoke City won 4-0 against Charlton in the EFL Championship (Matchday 5). Stoke City led 4-0 at half-time.

Stoke City’s goals came from J. Devenny in the 15th and 41st minutes (one a penalty), E. Galbraith in the 22nd minute and G. Hirst in the 25th minute. Danny McNamara (Charlton) was sent off for a second yellow card (50′). J. Devenny was the highest-rated player on the pitch (8.2).

Player of the match

J. Devenny

Stoke City58'2Rating 8.2

Key stats

All stats

63%Possession37%

2.14Expected goals (xG)0.61
17Total shots13
8Shots on target3
5Corners3
1Yellow cards4
0Red cards1

Live commentary

Full-time: Stoke City beat Charlton 4-0. In numbers: possession Stoke City 63%, Charlton 37%; shots 17 (8 on target) to 13 (3 on target)
79'
Substitution, Stoke City: D. Soumare comes on for B. Pearson
79'
Substitution, Charlton: K. Grant replaces R. Apter
72'
Double substitution, Charlton: M. Alli makes way for J. Rankin-Costello, M. Leaburn on for M. Mbick
62'
Yellow card: Conor Coventry (Charlton) for a foul
58'
Double substitution, Stoke City: B. Lawal comes on for M. Talovierov, J. Devenny on for J. McGlynn
57'
Substitution, Stoke City: G. Hirst replaces L. Cisse
50'
Second yellow! Danny McNamara (Charlton) is sent off for dissent, and Charlton are down to ten men
48'
Booking: Danny McNamara (Charlton) for a foul
46'
Substitution, Charlton: C. Coventry makes way for T. Ouma
We're back under way for the second half
The referee blows for half-time: Stoke City lead 4-0
45+5'
Booking: Ethan Galbraith (Stoke City) for a foul
45+3'
Booking: Miles Leaburn (Charlton) for a foul
41'
Goal! J. Devenny extends Stoke City's lead (4-0) after a pass from E. Bocat, his second of the game
34'
Substitution, Stoke City: R. Bozenik makes way for S. Gallagher
26'
Substitution, Charlton: T. Campbell comes on for D. McNamara
25'
Goal! G. Hirst adds another for Stoke City (3-0) after a pass from E. Bocat
22'
Goal! E. Galbraith doubles Stoke City's lead (2-0)
15'
Penalty goal! J. Devenny scores from the spot and opens the scoring for Stoke City (1-0)
Kick-off! Stoke City vs Charlton is under way. Stoke City line up in a 3-5-2, Charlton in a 4-2-3-1

Lineups

Stoke CityCoach: Mark RobinsAverage rating 7.13-5-2

Stoke City – Starting XI (3-5-2)

1V. JohanssonGoalkeeper – Captain, Rating 7.3
16B. WilmotDefender – Rating 7.5
18B. Lawal – On 58'
5L. GrahamDefender – Rating 7.2
2B. JohnsonMidfielder – Rating 7.2
13J. DevennyMidfielder – Player of the match, Rating 8.2, Goal 41', Penalty goal 15', On 58'
27D. SoumareMidfielder – Rating 6.3, On 79'
8E. GalbraithMidfielder – Rating 7.7, Goal 22', Yellow card 45+5'
17E. BocatMidfielder – Rating 7.7, Assist ×2
20S. GallagherForward – Rating 6.3, On 34'
15G. HirstForward – Rating 7.2, Goal 25', On 57'