On March 12, Stoke City will take on Blackburn Rovers at the Bet365 Stadium in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. The highly anticipated match, scheduled for 20:00 (UTC), will be played in front of a lively crowd and under the light of floodlights. While the weather forecast predicts patchy rain and a chilly temperature of 36 degrees (F), the energy on the field is sure to keep fans warm and engaged. These two teams last faced each other in November 2024, with Stoke City securing a 0-2 victory in a competitive match. Football enthusiasts won't want to miss this exciting England Championship league game.

Recently, Stoke City has faced some struggles on the field, with 3 losses and 1 draw in their last 5 games. However, they have shown promising goal scoring abilities, netting a total of 6 goals in their last 5 matches. Currently, Stoke City stands at 20th place in the standings, having accumulated 36 points from 35 matches. Out of those, they have won 8, drawn 12, and lost 15. Unfortunately, they will be missing key players F. Fielding and E. Tezgel due to injuries. In their most recent Championship game, Stoke City played a tough match against Watford, resulting in a 0-0 draw.

Blackburn Rovers boasts a strong record in recent matches, with 2 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 outings. The team's scoring has been consistent, with a total of 5 goals in their last 5 matches. In their last Championship game, Blackburn Rovers fought to a 1-1 draw against Norwich City, with a goal from A. Weimann. Unfortunately, the away side will have to make do without B. Gibson, L. Gooch, R. Mmaee, S. Sidibe, J. Wilson-Esbrand, D. Batth, O. Beck, E. Dennis, H. Leonard, H. Pickering, and A. Weimann, who are all out due to injuries. Goalkeeper A. Pears has been a key contributor in keeping 2 clean sheets for the team. The defense has also been impressive, with a total of 11 clean sheets in 38 games across all competitions

In the last 8 matches between the clubs, there has been an average of 2.38 goals scored. Looking at their overall history, Stoke City has emerged as the dominant team with 26 wins and 10 draws in their 52 meetings. Blackburn Rovers, on the other hand, has notched 16 victories.

Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers are geographical neighbors, situated only 61 miles apart. As two passionate football teams, this close proximity between the two clubs may ignite an intense and highly anticipated match between fierce local rivals.