2009–10 Stoke City F.C. season
The 2009–10 Premier League was Stoke City F.C.'s second consecutive season in the Premier League and their 54th overall season in English football's top flight. This article shows statistics of the club's players in the season, and also lists all matches that the club played during the season.
Pre-season friendlies
On 8 June 2009 Stoke announced that they will play eight pre-season matches starting 12 July and ending on the 7th August.[1] The first of these friendlies will be against local opposition Newcastle Town whom Stoke play every pre-season and Nantwich Town. Stoke announced that they will play both of these matches on the same day therefore splitting up the squad into two teams. Stoke will then send the squad to a training camp in Irdning, Austria for 1 week commencing 15 July 2009 and returning 22 July 2009 Playing in two matches.[2] The first match will be against 2.Bundesliga side St Pauli at the ATV Arena in Irdning.[3] Four days later Stoke face Israeli Premier League Runners-up Hapoel Tel Aviv, however originally German Side Hoffenheim were scheduled to play Stoke but this match was cancelled.[4]
Upon their return from Austria, Stoke will play three matches against Championship Sides. First is a trip to last season's Play-off Semi-finalists Preston North End at Deepdale. Then against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on 29 July[5] and against Derby County at Pride Park on 1 August.[6] The final pre-season match is at the Britannia Stadium when on 7 August Real Valladolid who finished in 14th position in last seasons La Liga are the visitors.[7]
Stoke started their pre-season in embarrassing fashion losing to both Newcastle Town and Nantwich Town. Splitting the squad up for both games seemed to disjoint Stoke and their non-league opponents took advantage. Ash Carter and Stoke fan Michael Lennon scored in both halves to seal the win for the dabbers. While at the Lyme Valley Newcastle Town recorded their first ever victory over Stoke since the two sides began to play each other in every Pre-season since 1985. Goals from Chris Budrys and a fantastic lob by David Foy which left rookie 'keeper Danzelle St Louis Hamilton red faced, Stoke did score when Matthew Etherington scored his first goal in Stoke colours since his move from West Ham United. Stoke then went over to Austria for a week to take part in a training camp playing in two matches. Stoke lost the first to German side St Pauli and drew the second against Israeli side Hapoel Tel Aviv. Salif Diao who rarely scores lobbed the Hapoel 'keeper Vincent Enyeama from 40 yards, Stoke strangely had to play in local Austrian side DSV Leoben green home strip as both teams brought their red and white strip.
Stoke made their first major signing of the summer on the 24 July as Dean Whitehead came in from Sunderland for a fee of £3 Million raising to £5 Million. Whitehead started in the match against Preston North End and he didn't have the best of starts as he missed an open goal from just 3 yards from goal. Liam Lawrence had a penalty saved by Preston 'keeper Andrew Lonergan. Jon Parkin was playing against the side which he left last summer but it was Neil Mellor who scored twice for North End with former Preston player Richard Cresswell replying for Stoke.
Stoke played the first of two East Midlands opposition at the City Ground in Nottingham. The match was played in a driving wind and rain, Forest took the lead in the through new signing David McGoldrick on the half hour. Three minutes after half time however Dave Kitson scored stoke equalising goal, Stoke then had the better of chances and should have gone on to win the match. New signing Ben Marshall made his first Stoke appearance which impressed visiting Northampton Town manager Stuart Gray who took Marshall on a three month loan.
Derby County was the next test for Stoke as Ryan Shotton made his first start in a Stoke shirt. Liam Lawrence scored a superb 30 yard strike which went in the top corner of the Derby goal after only seven minutes. Derby fought back though as one time stoke loanee Stephen Pearson scored for the Rams, Stoke re took the lead through Ricardo Fuller and look set for their first win of pre-season but Derby academy product Arnaud Mendy scored a brilliant overhead kick to earn Nigel Clough's side a share of the spoils.
The final friendly came at the Britannia where Spanish side Real Valladolid were the visitors. It was City who started the brighter and went in front after only 3 minutes gone when captain Abdoulaye Faye powered in a Etherington cross from the right. Stoke dominated the first half and had numerous chances but the second goal came from the penalty spot. Dave Kitson confidently scored his first Stoke goal a the Britannia Stadium. However in the second half the Spanish side took control and played neat passing it was the impressive Borja who scored a stunning goal before Alberto Bueno struck. The result left Stoke with no victory in pre-season.
Stoke announced that a mid-season friendly against Austin Aztex will be played on the 14 October 2009 at Nantwich's The Weaver Stadium. The Aztex are in a partnership with City and their visit is to allow the Americans access to Stoke's training grounds at Clayton Woods as part of their pre-season training.[8] The Aztex have ex City striker Gifton Noel-Williams and one time academy player Salif Diao-Jiminez amongst there roster. Stoke fielded a side of Academy players and only Louis Moult having any first team experience. The Aztex won the game 1-0 with the goal coming from former Wrexham defender Gareth Evans.
Match results
Premier League
The 2009–10 Premier League fixtures were released on 17 June 2009, with Stoke City due to open their campaign against Championship Play-off Winners Burnley on 15 August 2009.[9]
August
For the season opener against Burnley Stoke gave new signing Dean Whitehead his debut. Newly promoted Burnley started brightly and went close through Robbie Blake. However City soon took control of the match and went in front after 19 minutes through Ryan Shawcross, before a trademark Rory Delap long throw-in was glanced into his own net by defender Stephen Jordan shortly after. The away side improved in the second half but failed to trouble Sorensen and Stoke could have added a third with Dave Kitson hitting the post and Richard Cresswell narrowly shooting wide.[10]
Stoke travelled to Liverpool for three away games back to back. Stoke line up in an unusual 4-5-1 formation in an attempt to stop the threat of Liverpool's new signing Glen Johnson. The change in tactics backfired as Liverpool comfortably won the game 4–0 with the goals coming from Torres, Kuyt, Johnson and N'Gog.[11]
Another newly promoted side were next opponents for Stoke in the form of Birmingham City at St Andrews. Stoke suffered an early blow as James Beattie was forced to come off due to injury, meaning that Dave Kitson would have a chance to impress. There were few chances during the match with both sides cancelling each other out and the match finished 0–0.[12]
New signings from Middlesbrough Robert Huth and Tuncay Şanlı were on the bench for the visit of Steve Bruce's Sunderland at the end of August. Stoke opened the scoring just before Half time through a goal mouth scramble which Kitson managed to put past Craig Gordon. Both sides continued to create chances in the second half but Stoke were the stronger of the two teams and were able to see out the win.[13]
September
For the visit of Chelsea Pulis decided to play a 5-3-2 formation with new signing Danny Collins making his debut. Stoke suffered an early setback as James Beattie again was forced to come off after falling awkwardly. Stoke took the lead after 32 minutes after a mix up in the Chelsea defence allowed captain Abdoulaye Faye to head into an empty net. Stoke were dealt another injury this time 'keeper Sorensen, who was replaced by Simonsen. Chelsea equalised in stoppage time in the first half through a goal by Drogba. Chelsea dominated the second half with out troubling Simonsen and it looked that it would finish all level but Malouda gave Chelsea the three points deep into injury time to leave Stoke with a sense of Deja vu.[14]
Stoke then made the trip to the Reebok Stadium looking to avenge last seasons 3–1 defeat in what was City's first game in the Premier League. Stoke were the better side in the first half as they dominated possession and created a number of half chances, Bolton on the other hand were awful and were booed off at half time. Stoke took the lead early in the second half through the improving Kitson, Wanderers then brought on Ricardo Gardner and Ivan Klasnić to try and rescue a point for the home side. They did get a draw via the penalty spot after Danny Collins carelessly tripped Sam Ricketts in the final minute.[15]
Following the epic 4– 3 Carling Cup win over Blackpool Stoke faced the league champions, Manchester United. Pulis decided to go with the same formation and system he used against Chelsea, however the change didn't work as the visitors were able to claim a comfortable 2–0 win.[16]
October
Stoke reverted to their usual formation for trip to Everton and gave a surprise start to Salif Diao after the midfielder's injury. Everton were the better team in the first 45 minutes with out troubling Sorensen, Stoke improved in the second period and took the lead through Huth's powerful header his first goal for the club. The lead didn't last long as Leon Osman scored from long range and the match ended all square.[17]
James Beattie scored his only goals of the season against West Ham United at the Britannia Stadium. The first came via the penalty spot after Etherington had been brought down in the area. West Ham levelled though a Matthew Upson header before Beattie tapped in from close range following good work by Fuller.[18]
Stoke then made the trip to White Hart Lane to face Tottenham and were handed a blow before kick off with Thomas Sorensen unable to play meaning that number two Steve Simonsen started in goal. Tottenham were also by injuries with Jonathan Woodgate being forced off after 14 minutes. Tottenham dominated most of the first half and were being denied by an inspired Simonsen, this continued into the second period with most in the ground seemingly waiting until Spurs opened the scoring. It came as a surprise when Stoke scored through a brilliant goal by Glenn Whelan in the 88th minute and gave Stoke a famous victory.[19]
The match against local rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers turned out be a classic example of the footballing cliché A game of two halves. Stoke dominated the first half and scored through an own goal by George Elokobi latter to be awarded to Beattie, and a superb volley by Matthew Etherington his first league goal for the club put Stoke 2–0 up before half time. In the second half Wolves were the dominant side and also scored twice with two identical goals from former City player Jody Craddock.[20]
November
Stoke made the trip to Hull looking for a second consecutive away win; despite a slow start City took the lead through Etherington's powerful drive past Matt Duke. Stoke could have extended their lead through Shawcross but his header clipped the crossbar. Hull then equalised through former City player Seyi Olofinjana and Stoke were on the back foot even more when Abdoulaye Faye was sent off for two bookable offences meaning Tuncay who had just come on had to be replaced by Wilkinson in order to fill in the gap in defence. However Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink scored in the final minute to condemn Stoke to a disappointing defeat.[21]
Paul Hart's relegation threatened side, Portsmouth were next to arrive in Staffordshire and had the chance to take the lead early on after Delap had fouled Aruna Dindane but Kevin Prince-Boateng's penalty was saved by Sorensen. It turned out to be a very poor game and Stoke scored the only goal through a well worked move resulting in Fuller scoring his fist goal of the season.[22]
Stoke travelled to Blackburn and had a number of chances to win the match with Whitehead and Beattie both missing from just 5 yards and the match unsurprising finished 0–0.[23]
December
The first match in December came away against Arsenal; Stoke started the match brightly and looked comfortable but Delap again gave away a penalty and again Sorensen saved it. However Arsenal were not to be denied and went on to win the match 2–0.[24]
Stoke then faced Wigan Athletic in a early kick-off at the Britannia Stadium it what turned out to be an entertaining match. Wigan took the lead in confusing circumstances, Emerson Boyce headed the ball past Sorensen taking out the keeper in the process and Salif Diao unavoidably kicked Boyce in the head and the referee belatedly awarded the goal. Stoke equalised through Tuncay's first goal for the club just before half time. Wigan went back in front through via an amazing 50-yard strike by Maynor Figueroa but Stoke scored instantly through a Shawcross header. Wigan had the chance to win the match in the final minute when Huth was adjudged to have fouled Jordi Gomez despite the Wigan player being offside, however Sorensen saved Hugo Rodallega's spot kick.[25]
City travelled to Villa Park and thought they had taken the lead through Mama Sidibe out-jumped Stephen Warnock but referee Lee Probert gave a free-kick to Villa. Stoke were the better side and created a number of chances to score but were unable to find the net. Villa claimed all three points when John Carew headed past Sorensen.[26]
The boxing day fixture saw Stoke make the trip to Manchester City where Roberto Mancini was taking his first game in charge for the home side. His new side made a bright start and two goals from Martin Petrov and Carlos Tevez gave Man City a 2–0 win.[27]
City ended 2009 on a disappointing note as they were defeated 1–0 by Birmingham City at home. Stoke were the dominant team throughout the match and only some top class saves from Joe Hart kept Stoke out. Birmingham took advantage through a scrappy goal from Cameron Jerome. It was also the first of five matches to be played at home for Stoke.[28]
January
The first league match of 2010 was the re-arranged fixture against Fulham; the match went ahead despite heavy snow. Sorensen failed to recover from an injury he picked up in the win over York City at the weekend, meaning that Simonsen started and youngster Danzelle St Louis-Hamilton appeared on the bench. The match turned out the be another classic example of a game of two halves,With Stoke controlling the first and Fulham the second. Stoke opened the scoring 13 minutes when Tuncay met Robert Huth's flick on from Etherington's corner and powered the ball beyond Mark Schwarzer from 3-yards to put the hosts into the lead. A rampant City side didn't have to wait long to double their advantage though as skipper Faye was on hand to tap the ball into an empty net after Etherington's deep corner evaded a packed out 6-yard box.The majority of the Britannia Stadium had barely recovered from their celebrations by the time Sidibe had fired the Potters into a three goal lead just three minutes later. The Malian international striker latched onto Higginbotham's clever flick on, as the Potters laid siege to the Fulham penalty area, and smashed the ball into the roof of the net with a clinically taken half volley to put Stoke in to a 3–0 lead. In the second half Fulham scored twice through Damien Duff and Clint Dempsey.[29]
A weak Liverpool side were next to arrive at the Britannia and were content to sit back and play for a draw. Stoke suffered an early injury problems with both Abdoualye Faye and Rory Delap being forced to come off. Liverpool took a surprise lead through Greek defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos in the second half, Stoke then applied intense pressure on the Liverpool goal and in the 90th minute Robert Huth scrambled in the equaliser.[30]
February
After five home games in a row City finally had an away game at Sunderland. However the match was a very disappointing affair and finished in a poor 0–0 draw.[31]
Stoke were back at home for the visit of Blackburn Rovers on an day dedicated to Sir Stanley Matthews. Stoke produced a fitting performance to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of the wizard of dribble by producing arguably City's best performance in the top flight since winning promotion in May 2008. Stoke opened their account through Danny Higginbotham after eight minutes with the left back volleying a Etherington corner. City made it two just before half time after Mama Sidibe tapped in from close range and Etherington finished of a man of the match outing by skilfully beating Robinson to make the score line 3–0, Stoke's largest Premier League win and biggest top flight win since 1984.[32]
In the next away game at the DW Stadium Wigan made a bright start and took the lead through Paul Scharner after 14 minutes. Stoke improved greatly in the second half and equalised via a header from Tuncay and the match finished one apiece.[33]
Following the FA Cup draw against Man City at the weekend, they were again the opposition this time at the Britannia Stadium in the League. Stoke made a confident start dominating the match and should have opened the scoring in the first half but the scores were level at half time. Stoke were reduced to ten men early in the second half when Abdoulaye Faye brought down Adebayor, Man City then took control but Stoke surprisingly took the lead through a volley from Glenn Whelan. Man City drew level via a scrappy goal from Gareth Barry, City thought they won the match with seconds left when Shawcross headed in a Delap throw in but Alan Wiley wrongly disallowed the goal.[34]
Stoke then made the long trip south to face relegation bound Portsmouth at Fratton Park. Pompey were the better side in the first half and took the lead through the lively Piquionne after 35 minutes. Stoke were better in the second half and Robert Huth levelled just after the half time break before Andy Wilkinson was sent off for a second bookable offence. With Pompey looking for a vital winner City snatched the win right at the death with Salif Diao scoring his first goal in seven years.[35]
Following Stoke's FA Cup replay win over Man City at the Britannia, Arsenal were next to arrive and City took the lead through Danny Pugh via another Delap throw in, however Bendtner equalised just before half time. In the second half Shawcross was sent off and Arsenal took advantage to seal the win for the visitors.[36]
March
After their FA Cup exit at Chelsea, Stoke faced struggling Burnley in the re-arranged match at Turf Moor. The match was a keenly contested affair and the result was a fair 1–1 draw with goals from Tuncay and Dave Nugent.[37]
Stoke then had a hard fought goalless draw with Aston Villa at the Britannia Stadium and both sides could have easily won the match.[38]
Following a lethargic opening 45 minutes against Tottenham the second half exploded into action as Eidur Gudjohnsen fired the visitors ahead just 30 seconds after the interval, before Dean Whitehead was dismissed by referee Mike Dean three minutes later for an innocuous looking challenge on Luka Modric. The Potters had to stand firm to soak up some heavy Spurs' pressure, but managed to pull themselves back into the game on the hour mark when Etherington calmly converted from the penalty spot, after David Kitson had been dragged to the ground by Benoit Assou-Ekotto. Ricardo Fuller then agonisingly spurned a glorious opportunity to turn the game on its head as he blazed over from 6-yards, before the Londoners ensured all three points would be theirs with little over ten minutes remaining as Croatian international Kranjcar lashed home after Essou-Akotto teed him up.[39]
Stoke then made the trip to West Ham and came away with all three points thanks to a piece of individual piece of brilliance from substitute Ricardo Fuller. The Jamaican international had barely been on the pitch two minutes by the time he scintillatingly beat two men and rifled the ball beyond England international Rob Green with little over twenty minutes of the game remaining. Prior to his introduction chances had been few and far between for both sides, with Egyptian Mido going closest for the Hammers, whilst Liam Lawrence had spurned the visitors best chance early on after blazing over from 12-yards. The Potters had to soak up a late onslaught from the desperate hosts, but they managed to hold on for all three points and elevate themselves up to tenth place in the league table; moving to within one point of the magic '40-point target'.[40]
April
Relegation threatened Hull were next at the Britannia Stadium and Stoke came away with a comfortable 2–0 win. Fuller struck in the sixth minute to give the Potters a flying start against Iain Dowie's men before Republic of Ireland international Lawrence slotted home the second in the final minute to ease his side to the three points.[41]
There was great excitement for highly awaited derby against Wolves at Molineux prior to the match, however the game was a total anti-climax and finished in a drab 0–0 draw.[42]
City's penultimate home match saw Bolton Wanderers make the short trip south. Stoke dominated the match for 80 minutes and took the lead through Dave Kitson after 13 minutes. However Matt Taylor somehow managed to score twice in the final few minutes to condemn Stoke to a surprise defeat.[43]
In the next away match at Chelsea Stoke suffered early setbacks with both Faye and Sorensen being taken off. Everything seemed to go wrong for Stoke and Chelsea scored seven goals without reply.[44]
May
In the final home match of the season Stoke picked up a well-earned point against in-form Everton. Neither side were able to find a breakthrough throughout the clash as Delap missed City's best opportunity in the second half whilst the Toffees thought they had won it through Phil Jagielka, only for Howard Webb to chalk it off for an infringement by Victor Anichebe late on.[45]
Stoke made a triumphant return to west London as Matthew Etherington's late winner moved them back up into the top half of the Premier League table. The Potters, who suffered a heavy defeat a short distance away at Chelsea eleven days ago, produced a magnificent display to defeat Europa League finalists Fulham. The victory, their third in the capital this season, moved them back up to 10th position and ensured that they improved upon last season's tally of 45 points. Etherington struck seven minutes from the end after City had frustrated Fulham, most notably when Asmir Begovic pulled off a stunning save to deny Clint Dempsey.[46]
Stoke finished off the 2009–10 season with a 4–0 loss at Old Trafford.[47]
Match results
| Match |
Date |
Opponent |
Venue |
Result |
Attendance |
Scorers |
Report |
| 1 |
15 August 2009 |
Burnley |
Britannia Stadium |
2 – 0 |
27,385 |
Shawcross 19', Jordan (o.g.) 33' |
Report |
| 2 |
19 August 2009 |
Liverpool |
Anfield |
0 – 4 |
44,318 |
|
Report |
| 3 |
22 August 2009 |
Birmingham City |
St Andrew's |
0 – 0 |
21,694 |
|
Report |
| 4 |
29 August 2009 |
Sunderland |
Britannia Stadium |
1 – 0 |
27,091 |
Kitson 43' |
Report |
| 5 |
12 September 2009 |
Chelsea |
Britannia Stadium |
1 – 2 |
27,440 |
Faye 32' |
Report |
| 6 |
19 September 2009 |
Bolton Wanderers |
Reebok Stadium |
1 – 1 |
20,265 |
Kitson 53' |
Report |
| 7 |
26 September 2009 |
Manchester United |
Britannia Stadium |
0 – 2 |
27,500 |
|
Report |
| 8 |
4 October 2009 |
Everton |
Goodison Park |
1 – 1 |
36,753 |
Huth 50' |
Report |
| 9 |
17 October 2009 |
West Ham United |
Britannia Stadium |
2 – 1 |
27,026 |
Beattie 11', 69' (1 Pen) |
Report |
| 10 |
24 October 2009 |
Tottenham Hotspur |
White Hart Lane |
1 – 0 |
36,031 |
Whelan 86' |
Report |
| 11 |
31 October 2009 |
Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Britannia Stadium |
2 – 2 |
27,500 |
Beattie 17', Etherington 44' |
Report |
| 12 |
6 November 2009 |
Hull City |
KC Stadium |
1 – 2 |
24,516 |
Etherington 29' |
Report |
| 13 |
22 November 2009 |
Portsmouth |
Britannia Stadium |
1 – 0 |
27,069 |
Fuller 74' |
Report |
| 14 |
28 November 2009 |
Blackburn Rovers |
Ewood Park |
0 – 0 |
25,147 |
|
Report |
| 15 |
5 December 2009 |
Arsenal |
Emirates Stadium |
0 – 2 |
60,041 |
|
Report |
| 16 |
12 December 2009 |
Wigan Athletic |
Britannia Stadium |
2 – 2 |
26,728 |
Tuncay 37', Shawcross 74' |
Report |
| 17 |
19 December 2009 |
Aston Villa |
Villa Park |
0 – 1 |
35,852 |
|
Report |
| 18 |
26 December 2009 |
Manchester City |
Eastlands |
0 – 2 |
47,325 |
|
Report |
| 19 |
28 December 2009 |
Birmingham City |
Britannia Stadium |
0 – 1 |
27,211 |
|
Report |
| 20 |
5 January 2010 |
Fulham |
Britannia Stadium |
3 – 2 |
25,104 |
Tuncay 12', Faye 34', Sidibe 37' |
Report |
| 21 |
16 January 2010 |
Liverpool |
Britannia Stadium |
1 – 1 |
27,247 |
Huth 90' |
Report |
| 22 |
1 February 2010 |
Sunderland |
Stadium of Light |
0 – 0 |
35,078 |
|
Report |
| 23 |
6 February 2010 |
Blackburn Rovers |
Britannia Stadium |
3 – 0 |
27,386 |
Higginbotham 8', Sidibe 45+2', Etherington 67' |
Report |
| 24 |
9 February 2010 |
Wigan Athletic |
DW Stadium |
1 – 1 |
16,033 |
Tuncay 74' |
Report |
| 25 |
16 February 2010 |
Manchester City |
Britannia Stadium |
1 – 1 |
26,778 |
Whelan 72' |
Report |
| 26 |
20 February 2010 |
Portsmouth |
Fratton Park |
2 – 1 |
17,208 |
Huth 50', Diao 90+2' |
Report |
| 27 |
27 February 2010 |
Arsenal |
Britannia Stadium |
1 – 3 |
27,011 |
Pugh 8' |
Report |
| 28 |
10 March 2010 |
Burnley |
Turf Moor |
1 – 1 |
20,323 |
Tuncay 23' |
Report |
| 29 |
13 March 2010 |
Aston Villa |
Britannia Stadium |
0 – 0 |
27,598 |
|
Report |
| 30 |
20 March 2010 |
Tottenham Hotspur |
Britannia Stadium |
1 – 2 |
27,575 |
Etherington 64' (Pen) |
Report |
| 31 |
27 March 2010 |
West Ham United |
Boleyn Ground |
1 – 0 |
34,564 |
Fuller 69' |
Report |
| 32 |
3 April 2010 |
Hull City |
Britannia Stadium |
2 – 0 |
27,604 |
Fuller 6', Lawrence 90' |
Report |
| 33 |
11 April 2010 |
Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Molineux Stadium |
0 – 0 |
28,455 |
|
Report |
| 34 |
17 April 2010 |
Bolton Wanderers |
Britannia Stadium |
1 – 2 |
27,250 |
Kitson 13' |
Report |
| 35 |
25 April 2010 |
Chelsea |
Stamford Bridge |
0 – 7 |
41,013 |
|
Report |
| 36 |
1 May 2010 |
Everton |
Britannia Stadium |
0 – 0 |
27,579 |
|
Report |
| 37 |
5 May 2010 |
Fulham |
Craven Cottage |
1 – 0 |
20,831 |
Etherington 83' |
Report |
| 38 |
9 May 2010 |
Manchester United |
Old Trafford |
0 – 4 |
75,316 |
|
Report |
Final League table
2009–10 Premier League Table
Source: Barclays Premier League
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) = Champion; (R) = Relegated; (P) = Promoted; (O) = Play-off winner; (A) = Advances to a further round.
Only applicable when the season is not finished:
(Q) = Qualified to the phase of tournament indicated; (TQ) = Qualified to tournament, but not yet to the particular phase indicated; (DQ) = Disqualified from tournament.
League Cup
Stoke started their League Cup campaign away to Leyton Orient, It was the first time the two sides have met in the League Cup and the first time since 1993. Stoke made 11 changes to the side that drew 0 – 0 with Birmingham City as manager Tony Pulis kept with his normal League cup side. Ryan Shotton made his first Stoke start and on the bench a number of youngsters such as Dave Parton and Matthew Lund appeared for the first time. In the first half Orient had the best chance when Adrian Pătulea should have scored but failed. Richard Cresswell should have done the same before Dave Kitson headed against the bar. With both teams failing to break the deadlock the match went into extra time. The winning goal came from Kitson a brilliant 35 yard strike his first in Stoke colours, sent City to the Third round to play Blackpool.[48]
In the Third round against Blackpool two of Stoke's summer signings Diego Arismendi and Tuncay Şanlı made their first starts. Blackpool scored the games opening goal just before half time when ex-Crewe player David Vaughan was allowed to run and shot to put the tangerines in front. It got worse for City as after half-time Billy Clarke one of the smallest players on the pitch managed to out jump a static Stoke defence and but Blackpool 2–0 up. That goal seemed to lift Stoke as they went all out to get back in the game. Alex Baptiste fouled Tuncay in the area and Liam Lawrence took the spot kick which was easily save by Matthew Gilks. Higginbotham pulled one back before Etherington scored his first goal for Stoke. Fuller and Tuncay combined to put Stoke in front however minutes later Ben Burgess made all even again and it looked like it was going to extra time before Andy Griffin sealed the win for Stoke.[49]
In the Fourth round Stoke were handed an unwanted trip to Portsmouth. Stoke took the decision to fly to the South coast to avoid the long journey. It didn't have the desired effect, as Portsmouth with the help of some comic Stoke defending easily won the match 4–0. It didn't get any better as on the flight back the aircraft had to make an emergency landing due to an oil leak.[50][51]
FA Cup
Main article:
2009–10 FA CupStoke were drew at home to leading Conference Premier side York City at home in the third round of the FA Cup. The non-league side started the better side despite arriving late for kick-off and took a shock lead through Neil Barrett. However Stoke quickly turned the game around with two Rory Delap throws which led to Daniel Parslow putting through his own net and Ricardo Fuller scoring a minute later. Stoke sealed their place in the fourth round when Matthew Etherington curled in a free-kick just before the hour mark.[52]
Arsenal were the next opponents for City and they made the perfect start, another Rory Delap throw caused panic in the Arsenal penalty area and Fuller took advantage. Arsenal slowly came back into the game and equalised through a lucky deflected Denílson free-kick just before half-time. In the second half both sides were attacking and after 78 minutes Fuller got his second of the game heading in a Mamady Sidibe cross. Dean Whitehead then got his first goal for Stoke confirming a fifth round tie.[53]
Stoke were handed a tough test against Manchester City in round five. At a surprisingly sparse City of Manchester Stadium Man City took an early lead after Shaun Wright-Phillips took advantage of some awful Stoke defending. Stoke struggled in the first half and their cause was not helped by injuries to Matthew Etherington and his replacement Liam Lawrence. In the second half Stoke became more threatening and the equaliser came after 57 minutes after a Rory Delap thrown was headed in by Fuller. Both sides could have won afterwards but in finished 1–1 meaning that a replay would be needed.[54]
In the replay Man City made a flying start putting the Stoke defence under a considerable amount of pressure with Emmanuel Adebayor, Craig Bellamy and Pablo Zabaleta missing good chances. In the second half it was Stoke who began to take control of the match and took the lead through Dave Kitson ten minutes from full-time. However Bellamy equalized moments later sending the tie into extra time. Man City were reduced to ten men when Adebayor was shown a red card after an altercation With Shawcross. Stoke re-took the lead through a Shawcross header from a Delap thrown and then Tuncay finished the game with a fine solo goal.[55]
Stoke made into the Quarter Final of the FA Cup for the first time since 1971 and were drew away at the holders and favourites Chelsea. Stoke made a good start almost taking the lead through Dean Whitehead after ten minutes. This was as good as it got for City as Chelsea produced a commanding display and took their place in the semi-final with goals from Frank Lampard and John Terry.[56]
| Round |
Date |
Opponent |
Venue |
Result |
Attendance |
Scorers |
Report |
| R3 |
2 January 2010 |
York City |
Britannia Stadium |
3 – 1 |
15,586 |
Parslow 24' (o.g.), Fuller 25', Etherington 58' |
Report |
| R4 |
24 January 2010 |
Arsenal |
Britannia Stadium |
3 – 1 |
19,735 |
Fuller 2', 78', Whitehead 85' |
Report |
| R5 |
13 February 2010 |
Manchester City |
Eastlands |
1 – 1 |
28,019 |
Fuller 57' |
Report |
| R5 Replay |
24 February 2010 |
Manchester City |
Britannia Stadium |
3 – 1 AET |
21,813 |
Kitson 79', Shawcross 95', Tuncay 99' |
Report |
| Quarter Final |
7 March 2010 |
Chelsea |
Stamford Bridge |
0 – 2 |
41,322 |
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Report |
Squad Statistics
Appearances for competitive matches only
Transfers
In
Out
Loan out
Reserves
Friendlies
Premier Reserve League South
For the 2009-10 Reserve season Stoke played their home matches at Nantwich Town's Weaver Stadium.
| Round |
Date |
Opponent |
Venue |
Result |
Scorers |
Report |
| Quarter Final |
18 February 2010
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Kidsgrove Athletic
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Hollinwood Road
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0 – 3
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Report |
Reserve Appearances
Academy
Academy Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Player |
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GK |
Dave Parton |
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DF |
Zack Foster |
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DF |
Matthew Cohen |
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DF |
Rod McDonald |
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DF |
Alex Hedley |
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DF |
Nicky Jackson |
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DF |
Craig Sinclair |
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DF |
Laton Wint |
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DF |
Michael Clarkson |
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MF |
Lucas Dawson |
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MF |
Tom Urwin |
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Academy League Results
See also
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