2015–16 Stoke City F.C. season

April 2022 Stoke City 2015–16 Mark Hughes Peter Coates Britannia Stadium Premier League 9th (51 points) FA Cup Fourth round League Cup Semi-final Marko Arnautović (11) Marko Arnautović (12) 27,833 v Southampton (12 March 2016) 26,747 v West Bromwich Albion (29 August 2015) 27,534 _stokecity1516h _stoke1516h _stokecity1516h _stokecity1516h _stokecity1516h FFFFFF FF0000 FFFFFF FFFFFF FF0000 _stokecity1516a _stoke1516a _stokecity1516a _stokecity1516a _stokecity1516a 000000 000000 000000 000000 000000 _thinredborder _stoke1516t _thinredborder _stoke1516h _stoke1516h2l 2014–15 2016–17 The 2015–16 season was Stoke City's eighth season in the Premier League and the 60th in the top tier of English football.History https://www.statto.com/football/teams/stoke-city/history Statto After finishing ninth in 2014–15 for a second season running, Mark Hughes made a number of alterations to his squad in preparation for the 2015–16 campaign. Leaving the club were the long-serving trio of Asmir Begović, Robert Huth and Steven Nzonzi with Stoke receiving their record transfer fee in the process. With the money available Hughes broke Stoke's transfer record paying Inter Milan £12 million for Swiss winger Xherdan Shaqiri. He brought in Spanish striker Joselu for £5.75 million and Dutch midfielder Ibrahim Afellay. Also arriving at the Britannia Stadium were Shay Given, Jakob Haugaard, Glen Johnson and Marco van Ginkel. Stoke made a poor start to their campaign as they failed to win any of their opening six matches, losing home matches 1–0 against Liverpool and West Bromwich Albion and drawing away against Norwich City and Tottenham Hotspur. City also lost to Arsenal and drew at home to Leicester City before claiming their first win against Bournemouth, which was followed up with away victories against Aston Villa and Swansea City. In December Stoke beat both Manchester clubs 2–0 and won 4–3 away at Everton as Stoke ended 2015 in a top half position. Stoke also had a good run in the League Cup where after knocking out Luton Town, Fulham, Chelsea and Sheffield Wednesday they lost to Liverpool on penalties in the semi-final. Stoke were also knocked out of the FA Cup by Crystal Palace, and with both cup exits sandwiched between three consecutive 3–0 Premier League defeats it rounded up a poor start to 2016 for the Potters. In the January transfer window Stoke broke their transfer record set in the summer paying Porto £18.3 million for midfielder Giannelli Imbula whilst Steve Sidwell and Marco van Ginkel both departed. Stoke's form improved as they defeated Bournemouth, Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Watford whilst they managed to claim their first Premier League point at Chelsea. However following an injury to Jack Butland Stoke lost their defensive solidarity conceding four goals in three consecutive matches against Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City earning the team much criticism. They were able to recover though and defeated West Ham United on the final day to finish in ninth position for a third season running. Pre-season In February 2015 Stoke announced that New Balance will be their new kit supplier from 2015 to 2016 taking over from Warrior.Club Announce New Balance Kit Deal http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/stoke-city-new-balance-2248756.aspx Stoke City 27 April 2015 Stoke will travel to Singapore to take part in the 2015 Premier League Asia Trophy along with Arsenal, Everton and a Singapore Selection XI.Barclays Asia Trophy 2015 - Tickets On Sale Tomorrow http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/barclays-asia-trophy-2015-tickets-on-sale-tomorrow-2451829.aspx Stoke City F.C 12 May 2015 They will also take part on the Colonia Cup based in Cologne, Germany along with 1. FC Köln, Porto and Valencia.Colonia Cup Update http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/colonia-cup-update-2498869.aspx Stoke City 22 June 2015 In May 2015 Stoke completed the permanent signing of Philipp Wollscheid and Danish goalkeeper Jakob Haugaard. On 29 May, Stoke released their retained list which included the departures of long-serving duo Thomas Sørensen and Andy Wilkinson.Stoke City release Sorensen, Palacios and Wilkinson BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32926869 8 June 2015 Also leaving the Britannia Stadium were Wilson Palacios and nine members of the under-21 development squad: Tomi Adeloye, James Alabi, Sam Coulson, Alex Grant, Robbie Parry, Nathan Ricketts-Hopkinson, Adam Thomas, Charlie Ward and Eillot Wheeler. Stoke's first major transfer activity of the summer saw the arrival of Spanish striker Joselu from Hannover 96, whilst Robert Huth completed a permanent switch to Leicester City. The players returned to training at Clayton Wood on 3 July.City Stars Report Back http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/city-stars-report-back-2524177.aspx? Stoke City 3 July 2015 The squad travelled to Singapore on 8 July in preparation for the Premier League Asia Trophy.Stoke City on tour: Potters arrive in Singapore http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-tour-Potters-mobbed-fans-arrival/story-26871186-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 9 July 2015 11 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711050734/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-tour-Potters-mobbed-fans-arrival/story-26871186-detail/story.html dead On 9 July, Stoke sold last season's player of the year, Steven Nzonzi, to Sevilla for a fee of £7 million.Steven Nzonzi: Stoke City sell midfielder to Sevilla for £7m BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33454586 9 July 2015 On 10 July, Stoke completed the double signing of midfielder Marco van Ginkel on a season-long loan from Chelsea and the free transfer of veteran goalkeeper Shay Given from Aston Villa.Marco van Ginkel & Shay Given join Stoke but Shaqiri deal is off BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33488059 11 July 2015 Former Liverpool defender Glen Johnson joined on a free whilst goalkeeper Asmir Begović left to join Chelsea for a fee believed to be £8 million.Glen Johnson: Stoke clinch deal for ex-Liverpool defender BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33491698 14 July 2015Asmir Begovic: Chelsea sign goalkeeper from Stoke City BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33270636 14 July 2015 Stoke's first match of pre-season was against Everton in the Premier League Asia Trophy in Singapore. The match was tightly contested encounter which ended goalless after 90 minutes and went to a penalty shoot out. The only player to not score was Marco van Ginkel and the Toffees went through to the final.Everton on the spot to reach Barclays Asia Trophy final http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2015-16/jul/150715-barclays-asia-trophy-everton-vs-stoke-city-report.html Premier League 15 July 2015 17 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150717143716/http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2015-16/jul/150715-barclays-asia-trophy-everton-vs-stoke-city-report.html dead Stoke played against a Singapore Selection XI in the 3/4 place play-off and won the match 2–0 with goals from Steve Sidwell and Marko Arnautović.Sidwell helps Stoke seal third place at BAT 2015 http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2015-16/jul/180715-barclays-asia-trophy-stoke-city-vs-singapore-select-xi-report.html Premier League 20 July 2015 22 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150722052613/http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2015-16/jul/180715-barclays-asia-trophy-stoke-city-vs-singapore-select-xi-report.html dead On their return to the UK, Stoke played against National League side Wrexham at the Racecourse Ground. City eased to a simple 6–0 victory with goals from Mame Biram Diouf, Marco van Ginkel, Joselu, Dom Telford and a brace from former Wrexham striker Jonathan Walters. The Dragons were denied a consolation after Daniel Bachmann saved Kayden Jackson's penalty.Wrexham 0-6 Stoke City BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33629120 22 July 2015 Stoke then faced Championship side Brentford on 25 July which saw Bojan make his return from injury after seven months out. Brentford won the match 2–0 with goals from Akaki Gogia and Stuart Dallas.REPORT: Bojan Returns In Brentford Defeat http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/report-bojan-returns-in-brentford-defeat-2570773.aspx? Stoke City 28 July 2015 The squad then spent the following week at a training camp in Evian, France, before the Colonia Cup.Evian Is Just The Tonic http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/evian-is-just-the-tonic-2575120.aspx Stoke City 2 August 2015 Stoke's final preparations for the 2015–16 season were matches against 1. FC Köln, and Porto in the Colonia Cup. Both matches were lost, 2–1 to Köln and 3–0 to Porto.Cologne 2, Stoke City 1 Full-time report: Peter Odemwingie scores but hosts strike late http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Cologne-2-Stoke-City-1-time-report-Peter/story-27526743-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 2 August 2015 10 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150810020939/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Cologne-2-Stoke-City-1-time-report-Peter/story-27526743-detail/story.html deadStoke City 0, Porto 3 Full-time report: Heavy defeat and injuries to end pre-season http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-0-Porto-3-time-report-Heavy-defeat/story-27531164-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 2 August 2015 5 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150805074823/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-0-Porto-3-time-report-Heavy-defeat/story-27531164-detail/story.html dead MatchDateOpponentVenueResultScorersReport115 July 2015EvertonA0–0 (4–5 pens.)Report218 July 2015Singapore Selection XIA2–0Sidwell 6', Arnautović 72'Report322 July 2015WrexhamA6–0Diouf 22', Walters (2) 29', 68', Van Ginkel 41', Joselu 67', Telford 87'Report425 July 2015BrentfordA0–2Report51 August 20151. FC KölnA1–2Odemwingie 79'Report62 August 2015PortoA0–3Report Premier League 2015–16 Premier League August thumb|right|400px|Tottenham v Stoke (15 August 2015) The fixtures for the 2015–16 Premier League season were released on 17 June 2015 and the first match would be a repeat of the final match of last season where Stoke City beat Liverpool 6–1.Deja vu As City Face Liverpool On Opening Day http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/deja-vu-as-city-face-liverpool-on-opening-day-2496260.aspx Stoke City 30 June 2015 It was the first time in Premier League history that two sides have met at the same venue in consecutive fixtures.FIXTURES RELEASE: History Makers http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/history-makers-2497101.aspx Stoke City 30 June 2015 Mark Hughes gave debuts to Ibrahim Afellay, Glen Johnson and Marco van Ginkel for the first match of the season against Liverpool.Hughes Hands Debuts To Trio http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/hughes-hands-debuts-to-trio-2605999.aspx Stoke City 9 August 2015 The match was a tight and uneventful affair and with the game seemingly drifting towards a goalless draw, Philippe Coutinho scored from 25-yards in the 86th minute to earn Brendan Rodgers' side the three points.Stoke 0-1 Liverpool http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3845321 Stoke City 9 August 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151109222949/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3845321 November 9, 2015 After the match Stoke broke their transfer record by signing Swiss winger Xherdan Shaqiri for £12 million.Xherdan Shaqiri: Stoke City sign Inter Milan winger for £12m BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33847333 12 August 2015 The Potters' first away match of the season came against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. Stoke suffered a blow before kick-off as it was revealed that Shaqiri would not be able to make his debut, as he needed a serve a one-match suspension carrying over from the Coppa Italia.Extra Week Will Benefit Shaqiri http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/extra-week-will-benefit-shaqiri-2629202.aspx Stoke City 19 August 2015 Spurs started the match strongly and after forcing Jack Butland into some good saves they took the lead through Eric Dier on 19 minutes, scoring a second just before half-time through a volley from Nacer Chadli. Hughes brought on Stephen Ireland and Joselu in an effort to turn the game around and it had the desired impact. Ireland played in Joselu in the penalty area who was fouled by Toby Alderweireld and Marko Arnautović converted the penalty past Hugo Lloris. Stoke completed the comeback after Ireland's cross was headed in by Mame Biram Diouf.Tottenham v Stoke http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3832756 Stoke City 19 August 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151109223113/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3832756 November 9, 2015 City then travelled to newly promoted Norwich City on 22 August and Hughes was able to give Shaqiri his debut. He made an instant impact, as his free-kick was headed in by Diouf to give Stoke an early lead at Carrow Road, only for Russell Martin to level for Norwich. The Canaries controlled the remainder of the match but could not find a way past an in-form Jack Butland.Norwich City 1, Stoke City 1: Butland upstages Shaqiri to win a point http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Norwich-City-1-Stoke-City-1-Butland-upstages/story-27657571-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 30 August 2015 23 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150823192729/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Norwich-City-1-Stoke-City-1-Butland-upstages/story-27657571-detail/story.html deadNorwich v Stoke http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3832836 Stoke City 9 November 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151109223224/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3832836 November 9, 2015 Former manager Tony Pulis made his first return to the Britannia Stadium with West Bromwich Albion following his sacking in May 2013. Stoke made a positive start to the match and were in control until the game changed in the 25th minute. Referee Michael Oliver sent-off Ibrahim Afellay for an altercation with Craig Gardner, then five minutes later sent-off Charlie Adam for a scuffle with Craig Dawson. The Baggies took full advantage of the situation with a goal on the stroke of half-time through Venezuelan striker Salomón Rondón. Despite Stoke's nine men putting in a good performance in the second half, they were unable to force an equaliser.Stoke City 0, West Brom 1 full-time report: Nine-man Potters go down bravely http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-0-West-Brom-1-time-report-man-Potters/story-27700389-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 30 August 2015 31 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150831002639/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-0-West-Brom-1-time-report-man-Potters/story-27700389-detail/story.html deadStoke v West Brom http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3832884&tcmuri=2516554 Stoke City 9 November 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150911041112/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3832884&tcmuri=2516554 September 11, 2015 September After the international break, Stoke travelled to Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, where they had lost all seven previous visits. The eighth saw no end to that record, as goals from Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud gave the Gunners the three points.Arsenal 2, Stoke City 0 Full-time report: Butland heroics can't prevent 8th Emirates defeat http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Arsenal-time-report/story-27785098-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 13 September 2015 13 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150913181623/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Arsenal-time-report/story-27785098-detail/story.html dead After the match, Mark Hughes criticized his team's poor defending as Stoke made their worst start to a Premier League campaign with just two points from their opening five matches.Arsenal v Stoke http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3832947 https://web.archive.org/web/20151109224415/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3832947 dead 9 November 2015 Stoke City 9 November 2015Arsenal 2, Stoke City 0: Mark Hughes shakes head at team's poor defending http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Arsenal-2-Stoke-City-0-Mark-Hughes-shakes-head/story-27785197-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 13 September 2015 14 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150914014550/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Arsenal-2-Stoke-City-0-Mark-Hughes-shakes-head/story-27785197-detail/story.html dead Stoke then faced in-form Leicester City at home, with Claudio Ranieri's side still unbeaten in the league. Stoke took the lead after 13 minutes through Bojan after he was played in by Marko Arnautović, then less than ten minutes later, a defensive mix up by former Potter Robert Huth and Wes Morgan let Walters put Stoke up 2–0. Stoke, however, were unable to see out the win, as Riyad Mahrez converted a penalty after Arnautović brought down Danny Drinkwater and Jamie Vardy fired in an equalizer late on to earn the Foxes a point.Stoke v Leicester http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3833012 Stoke City 9 November 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151109224505/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3833012 November 9, 2015 Stoke 2-2 Leicester BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34191895 19 September 2015 Newly promoted Bournemouth were next to arrive at the Britannia Stadium for the first top flight fixture between the two clubs. The Cherries suffered an early set back as their top-scorer Callum Wilson sustained a serious knee injury prompting a lengthy delay. Jonathan Walters scored from Marko Arnautović's cross to put Stoke ahead before Dan Gosling equalised with a deflected strike after the break. Mame Diouf then stooped to head in Glen Johnson's cross from the right on 83 minutes to earn Stoke their first win of the season.Stoke v Bournemouth http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833056&tcmuri=2516557 Stoke City 9 November 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151109224740/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833056&tcmuri=2516557 November 9, 2015 Stoke City 2, Bournemouth 1 full-time report: Mame Mia as Potters win at last http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-time-report/story-27873211-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 28 September 2015 29 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150929003724/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-time-report/story-27873211-detail/story.html dead October Stoke's first match of October was against fellow Midlands opponents Aston Villa at Villa Park. Marko Arnautović had a goal ruled out for offside in the first half although replays showed that he was onside. Arnautović did score in the second half after he was played in by Glen Johnson, and Stoke held on to secure back-to-back wins.Aston Villa v Stoke http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833122&tcmuri=2516558 Stoke City 9 November 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151109224953/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833122&tcmuri=2516558 November 9, 2015 Aston Villa 0, Stoke City 1 full-time report: Arnie's Army goes rolling on at Villa Park http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Aston-Villa/story-27915156-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 5 October 2015 5 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151005172313/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Aston-Villa/story-27915156-detail/story.html dead Following the international break, where goalkeeper Jack Butland made his competitive debut for England, Stoke faced a long trip to Swansea City on a Monday night. Stoke were awarded an early penalty when Ashley Williams brought down Bojan in the penalty area, who stepped up to convert the spot kick. Arnautović had a goal disallowed for offside in the second half, whilst the Swans rarely threatened to score themselves, with Jonjo Shelvey getting closest, hitting the post from a tight angle; Stoke were able to see out the victory.Swansea v Stoke http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3856763&tcmuri=2585617 Stoke City 9 November 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151109225131/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3856763&tcmuri=2585617 November 9, 2015 Swansea 0-1 Stoke BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34502347 20 October 2015 It was Stoke's first win at the Liberty Stadium after four previous visits.Swansea City 0, Stoke City 1: Taking Liberty! A landmark win for the 423 http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Swansea-City-0-Stoke-City-1-landmark-win-423/story-28014127-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 20 October 2015 20 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151020153759/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Swansea-City-0-Stoke-City-1-landmark-win-423/story-28014127-detail/story.html dead Stoke then hosted newly promoted Watford on 24 October. The Potters produced a poor performance and goals from Troy Deeney and Almen Abdi earned Quique Sánchez Flores' Hornets a 2–0 win.Stoke v Watford http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833280&tcmuri=2516560 Stoke City 9 November 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151109225232/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833280&tcmuri=2516560 November 9, 2015 Stoke 0-2 Watford BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34558483 26 October 2015 Stoke ended October with a goalless draw away at Newcastle United. Goalkeeper Jack Butland prevented the Magpies from claiming the win with a number of vital saves.Newcastle v Stoke http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833323&tcmuri=2516561 Stoke City 9 November 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151109225432/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833323&tcmuri=2516561 November 9, 2015 Newcastle 0, Stoke City 0 match report: Jack Butland stars in goalless draw http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Newcastle-0-Stoke-City-0-match-report-Jack/story-28090333-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 31 October 2015 5 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151105082625/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Newcastle-0-Stoke-City-0-match-report-Jack/story-28090333-detail/story.html dead November Eleven days after knocking Chelsea out of the League Cup, the two sides met again at the Britannia, although this time the Blues were without manager José Mourinho, who was serving a stadium ban. Both sides went close to opening the scoring in the first half with Ramires and Diego Costa being denied by Butland whilst former Stoke 'keeper Asmir Begović saved a low shot from Glen Johnson. Stoke took the lead just after half-time through an acrobatic volley from Marko Arnautović following a cross from Johnson. Pedro then hit the post and Loïc Rémy wasted a late chance and the match ended 1–0 to Stoke.Stoke v Chelsea http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833384&tcmuri=2516562 Stoke City 9 November 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151109225855/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833384&tcmuri=2516562 November 9, 2015 Following the international break, Stoke made the long trip to the south coast to take on Ronald Koeman's Southampton. Before the match, both sides paid tributes to the victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris. Stoke made a good start to the encounter and took the lead in the tenth minute after Bojan flicked in a low cross from Erik Pieters. Shaqiri forced Maarten Stekelenburg into a smart save whilst the Saints struggled to trouble Jack Butland. Southampton enjoyed more possession in the second half, but Stoke produced a strong defensive performance and had chances on the counterattack through Ibrahim Afellay and Marko Arnautović. Graziano Pellè had a penalty appeal turned down by referee Lee Mason and Stoke were able to secure a third away win of the season.Southampton v Stoke http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/?matchid=3833428&tcmuri=2516563 https://web.archive.org/web/20151121223431/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/?matchid=3833428&tcmuri=2516563 dead 21 November 2015 Stoke City 21 November 2015 It was also Stoke's first win at St Mary's Stadium and first win in the city of Southampton since 1980.Southampton 0, Stoke City 1 full-time report: Bojan ends south Coast hoodoo http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Southampton-time-report/story-28218031-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 21 November 2015 22 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151122184521/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Southampton-time-report/story-28218031-detail/story.html dead Stoke then came up against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on 28 November. After a goalless first half, captain Ryan Shawcross was sent-off by Mike Dean for two bookable offences just after half time. The Black Cats took full advantage and won the match 2–0 with late goals from Patrick van Aanholt and Duncan Watmore.Sunderland v Stoke http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/?matchid=3833500&tcmuri=2516564 Stoke City 29 November 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151129093856/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/?matchid=3833500&tcmuri=2516564 November 29, 2015 Sunderland 2, Stoke City 0 report: Ryan Shawcross controversially sent off as Stoke slip to defeat http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Sunderland-2-Stoke-City-0-report-Ryan-Shawcross/story-28259532-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 29 November 2015 30 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151130032434/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Sunderland-2-Stoke-City-0-report-Ryan-Shawcross/story-28259532-detail/story.html dead December After earning a place in the League Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1972, Stoke took on the Premier League leaders Manchester City. Hughes decided to play with no out-and-out striker, instead playing Afellay, Arnautović, Bojan and Shaqiri together for the first time. His change in tactics had an instant impact, as Shaqiri got the better of the Man City defence and crossed the ball for Arnautović to tap in. The pair combined again soon after with Arnautović poking the ball past Joe Hart to put Stoke 2–0 up after 15 minutes. Arnautović had the chance to complete his hat-trick before half-time, but his shot hit the post. The pattern of play continued into the second half with Stoke's forwards combining well but were unable to add to the scoreline.Stoke v Man City http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833545 Stoke City 7 December 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151207144723/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833545 December 7, 2015 Stoke's performance earned praise from the national media as it highlighted the change in style of play introduced by Mark Hughes.Stoke City show their remake as great entertainers is thrillingly under way https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/dec/07/stoke-city-hughes-manchester-city-bojan-shaqiri-arnautovic-affelay? The Guardian 7 December 2015 7 December 2015 Hess Alex Stoke then played out an entertaining goalless draw away at West Ham United on their final league visit to the Boleyn Ground. Both sides missed the chance to win the match, with Arnautović hitting the post for Stoke and Mauro Zárate for the Hammers.West Ham v Stoke http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833570&tcmuri=2516566 Stoke City 27 December 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151227122010/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833570&tcmuri=2516566 December 27, 2015 West Ham 0-0 Stoke BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35014155 17 December 2015 At the start of the Christmas period, Stoke took on in-form Crystal Palace at the Britannia. Palace took the lead on the stroke of half-time with Connor Wickham scoring from the penalty spot after Whelan had fouled Wilfried Zaha. Stoke equalised in the 75th minute through a Bojan penalty kick after Damien Delaney handled in the area. However, Palace were not to be denied and a long-range strike from substitute Lee Chung-yong earned the Eagles the three points.Stoke v Crystal Palace http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833625&tcmuri=2516567 Stoke City 27 December 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151227122239/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833625&tcmuri=2516567 December 27, 2015 On Boxing Day, Stoke played against Manchester United, who went into the match with speculation about the future of manager Louis van Gaal. Hughes was able to field the same team that beat Manchester City in early December and it again paid off, with Stoke winning 2–0. Firstly, Bojan scored from close-range following a defensive mistake from Memphis Depay, followed by Arnautović firing a powerful 25-yard strike past goalkeeper David de Gea.Stoke v Man United http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833672&tcmuri=2516568 Stoke City 27 December 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151227123604/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833672&tcmuri=2516568 December 27, 2015 Stoke ended 2015 with a trip to Goodison Park to play Everton in what turned out to be a thrilling match. Stoke opened the scoring through Xherdan Shaqiri, his first goal for the club, who tapped in from close following a neat passage of build up play by Stoke. Everton responded quickly, as James McCarthy played in Romelu Lukaku to poke the ball past Butland. Stoke regained the lead just before half time after Shaqiri looped a half-volley over Tim Howard. In the second half, Lukaku again brought Everton level before Gerard Deulofeu scored to turn the game in the Toffees' favour. Joselu then scored a volley to make it 3–3, while in the last minute of the match, John Stones brought down Arnautović in the penalty area, who scored the resulting spot kick to earn Stoke a dramatic 4–3 victory.Everton v Stoke http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/?matchid=3833713&tcmuri=2516569 Stoke City 29 December 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151229125838/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/?matchid=3833713&tcmuri=2516569 December 29, 2015 Everton 3, Stoke City 4: Arnie's late penalty seals dramatic victory at Goodison http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Everton/story-28431432-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 29 December 2015 29 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151229222318/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Everton/story-28431432-detail/story.html dead January Stoke made a poor start to 2016, crashing to a 2–1 defeat against Midlands rivals West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns. After a dull first half, the Baggies took the lead through a powerful strike by Beninese winger Stéphane Sessègnon. Stoke equalized with ten minutes remaining after Walters headed in Joselu's cross, but soon after the restart, Geoff Cameron was sent-off for an altercation with Claudio Yacob. West Brom took full advantage and won the game late on with a close range finish from Jonny Evans.West Brom v Stoke http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3833765 https://web.archive.org/web/20160222224510/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3833765 dead 22 February 2016 Stoke City 22 February 2016West Brom 2, Stoke City 1 match report: Late heartbreak as Pulis hoodoo strikes yet again http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/West-Briom/story-28455343-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 4 January 2016April 2024 InternetArchiveBot yes After the match, Stoke successfully appealed against Cameron's red card.Geoff Cameron: Stoke successful in appeal against red card BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35225770 4 January 2016 Stoke's first home match of 2016 was against Alex Neil's Norwich City side. After an uneventful opening 30 minutes the game changed as Gary O'Neil was sent-off for needlessly fouling Ibrahim Afellay after the ball had already gone out of play. Walters put Stoke into the lead just after half-time however the lead didn't last long as Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe set-up Jonny Howson to fire an unstoppable volley past Butland. Stoke restored their lead through Joselu before Norwich defender Ryan Bennett headed the ball into his own net to give Stoke a 3–1 victory.Stoke v Norwich http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833847&tcmuri=2516571 Stoke v Norwich 22 February 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160222224917/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833847&tcmuri=2516571 February 22, 2016 Stoke City 3, Norwich City 1 match report: Strike force punish 10-man visitors http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-3-Norwich-City-1-match-report-Strike/story-28523507-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 14 January 2016April 2024 InternetArchiveBot yes Top of the table Arsenal were next to visit the Potteries on 17 January. Both sides cancelled each other out with both goalkeepers producing fine performances and the match ended in an entertaining 0–0 draw.Stoke v Arsenal http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3882826&tcmuri=2801862 Stoke City 22 February 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160222225253/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3882826&tcmuri=2801862 February 22, 2016 Stoke City 0, Arsenal 0 match report: City nearly steal it at the death http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-0-Arsenal-0-match-report-City-nearly/story-28543890-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 23 January 2016April 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes The final league match of January saw Stoke travel to title challengers Leicester City. Stoke had to deal with a huge loss on the half hour mark when Shawcross departed due to injury. Stoke never recovered from this set back and the Foxes maintained their title bid with an easy 3–0 win thanks to goals from Danny Drinkwater, Leonardo Ulloa and Jamie Vardy.Leicester v Stoke http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833898&tcmuri=2516573 Stoke City 22 February 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160222225421/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833898&tcmuri=2516573 February 22, 2016 Leicester City 3, Stoke City 0 full-time report: Potters taken to cleaners on damaging day http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Leicester-City-3-Stoke-City-0-time-report-Potters/story-28590645-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 23 January 2016April 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes February On transfer deadline day Stoke broke their club-record transfer by signing French midfielder Giannelli Imbula from Porto for £18.3 million. After being knocked out of both cup competitions Stoke returned to Premier League football on 2 February with a short trip to Old Trafford to play Manchester United. Stoke produced another poor away performance and goals from Jesse Lingard, Anthony Martial and Wayne Rooney saw Stoke suffer back-to-back 3–0 defeats.Manchester United 3, Stoke City 0 Match Report: Punch drunk Potters left in dire straits http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Manchester-United-match-report-Punch-drunk/story-28657158-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 3 February 2016April 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Man United v Stoke http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833980&tcmuri=2516574 Stoke City 22 February 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160222225744/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833980&tcmuri=2516574 February 22, 2016 Hughes gave new signing Imbula his debut on 6 February for the visit of Everton. Stoke endured an awful first half where goals from Séamus Coleman, Aaron Lennon and Romelu Lukaku gave the Toffees a 3–0 half-time lead. Stoke never threatened to get back into the match and succumb to a third straight 3–0 loss.Stoke City 0, Everton 3 Match Report: Grim introduction for poor Giannelli Imbula http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City/story-28684281-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 6 February 2016April 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Stoke v Everton http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833994&tcmuri=2516575 https://web.archive.org/web/20160222225835/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833994&tcmuri=2516575 dead 22 February 2016 Stoke City 22 February 2016 Stoke ended their four-match goal drought with a 3–1 win against Eddie Howe's AFC Bournemouth at Dean Court. The Potters took the lead through a powerful strike from Imbula before injuries to Muniesa and Johnson forced Hughes to use a makeshift defense with striker Diouf at right back and Dionatan Teixeira making a rare appearance. Goals from Ibrahim Afellay and Joselu put Stoke three-up with Matt Ritchie scoring a consolation for the Cherries.Bournemouth 1, Stoke City 3 match report: Giannelli Imbula stars as injury-hit Potters fight for win http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Bournemouth-1-Stoke-City-3-match-report-Giannelli/story-28728876-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 13 February 2016April 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Bournemouth v Stoke http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3834035&tcmuri=2516576 Stoke City 22 February 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160222225919/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3834035&tcmuri=2516576 February 22, 2016 After the Stoke squad spent a week at a training camp in Dubai, they returned to action against bottom of the table Aston Villa. After a goalless first half, Stoke went in-front through a penalty from Marko Arnautović after Ashley Westwood brought down Phil Bardsley. Stoke got a second goal soon after as a looping cross from Shaqiri was failed to be dealt with by goalkeeper Mark Bunn or the Villa defence and Arnautović was able to chest the ball over the line. Leandro Bacuna scored late on for the Villans, but the match finished 2–1.Stoke City 2, Aston Villa 1 full-time report:Potters on easy street against doomed visitors http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-time-report/story-28819756-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 28 February 2016 28 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160228101547/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-time-report/story-28819756-detail/story.html deadStoke v Aston Villa http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3834132 Stoke City 16 May 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160516135734/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3834132 May 16, 2016 March Stoke then faced another team in relegation trouble at the Brit with the arrival of Steve McClaren's Newcastle United. After a largely uneventful affair, the match came to life in the final ten minutes when Shaqiri fired a 25-yard shot past Rob Elliot. Jack Butland then denied Seydou Doumbia a Newcastle equaliser before Arnautović hit the crossbar with the final kick of the match. The result was Stoke's third win a row and moved them into seventh position on 42 points.Stoke City 1, Newcastle 0 match report: Shaq attack wins it late on http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City/story-28848586-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 3 March 2016April 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Stoke v Newcastle http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3834206 Stoke City 16 May 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160516140321/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3834206 May 16, 2016 The Potters then travelled to London to take on an improving Chelsea side under Guus Hiddink. After suffering seven-straight Premier League defeats at Stamford Bridge, Stoke managed to end that run with a 1–1 draw. Bertrand Traoré scored for the Blues in the first half before Diouf levelled for Stoke in the 85th minute.Chelsea 1, Stoke City 1 match report: A point at the Bridge at long. long last http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Chelsea/story-28866117-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 5 March 2016 6 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160306105416/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Chelsea/story-28866117-detail/story.html deadChelsea v Stoke http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3834207&tcmuri=2516579 Stoke City 16 May 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160509072951/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3834207&tcmuri=2516579 May 9, 2016 Stoke then played Southampton on 12 March with both sides looking to close the gap on the European places. It was the Saints who claimed the three points as a first half brace from Italian striker Graziano Pellè earned Ronald Koeman's side a 2–1 victory with Arnautović scoring a consolation for Stoke.Stoke City 1, Southampton 2 match report: Poor first half damages Europa League ambitions http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City/story-28910288-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 14 March 2016April 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes After the match Mark Hughes criticized his sides poor defending.Stoke City 1, Southampton 2: Mark Hughes angry at poor defending http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-1-Southampton-2-Mark-Hughes-angry-poor/story-28910494-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 14 March 2016April 2024 InternetArchiveBot yes Stoke v Southampton http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3834272&tcmuri=2516580 Stoke City 16 May 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160516140907/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3834272&tcmuri=2516580 May 16, 2016 Stoke's final match of March took them to Vicarage Road to play Watford. The Potters produced a commanding display and won the contest 2–1 with goals from Walters and Joselu whilst Troy Deeney scored a consolation for the home side late on.Watford 1, Stoke City 2 match report: Walters & Joselu strike for deserved win http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Watford/story-28954692-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 21 March 2016April 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Watford v Stoke http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3834319&tcmuri=2516581 Stoke City 16 May 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160516141016/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3834319&tcmuri=2516581 May 16, 2016 April During the two-week international break Jack Butland suffered serious an ankle injury ruling him out for the remainder of the campaign. Jakob Haugaard made his Premier League debut in-place of Butland for the visit of Swansea City in what proved to another frustrating home match for the Potters. Afellay and Bojan put Stoke into a seemingly commanding 2–0 lead but two late goals from Gylfi Sigurðsson and Alberto Paloschi earned the Swans a 2–2 draw.Stoke City 2, Swansea City 2 Match Report: Two points tossed away at the Britannia http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City/story-29039325-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 4 April 2016April 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Stoke v Swansea http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3834412&tcmuri=2516582 Stoke City 16 May 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160516141339/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3834412&tcmuri=2516582 May 16, 2016 Stoke then travelled to Anfield on 10 April to take on Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool. Stoke were well beaten 4–1 with goals from Alberto Moreno, Daniel Sturridge and a brace from Divock Origi whilst a header from Bojan proved to be a mere consolation.Liverpool 4, Stoke City 1 Match report: Cold hand of history rests on shoulder yet again http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Liverpool-4-Stoke-City-1-Match-report-Cold-hand/story-29085368-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 11 April 2016April 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Liverpool v Stoke http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3908232&tcmuri=2987615 Stoke City 16 May 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160516141553/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3908232&tcmuri=2987615 May 16, 2016 The Potters then suffered a second heavy defeat this time going down 4–0 at home to title challengers Tottenham Hotspur as Dele Alli and Harry Kane both scored twice.Stoke City 0, Tottenham 4 Match Report: Potters horribly outclassed to leave Leicester groaning too http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-0-Tottenham-4-Match-Report-Potters/story-29133179-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 19 April 2016April 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Stoke v Tottenham http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3906415&tcmuri=2981347 https://web.archive.org/web/20160516141741/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3906415&tcmuri=2981347 dead 16 May 2016 Stoke City 16 May 2016 Stoke were hit with another long-term injury as it was revealed that Ibrahim Afellay had suffered a knee ligament injury in training.Stoke City midfielder has long-term knee injury BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36120070 25 April 2016 The team then conceded four goals for the third match running as they lost 4–0 at Manchester City.Man City 4-0 Stoke BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36061069 25 April 2016Man City v Stoke http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3917862&tcmuri=2516585 Stoke City 16 May 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160516141837/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3917862&tcmuri=2516585 May 16, 2016 Stoke ended their losing run with a 1–1 draw at home to relegation threatened Sunderland on 30 April. Arnautovic scored past Vito Mannone in the 50th minute before Jermain Defoe scored a penalty kick in stoppage time.Stoke City hit by late penalty drama in 1-1 draw with Sunderland http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Sunderland/story-29204038-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 1 May 2016 1 May 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160501101144/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Sunderland/story-29204038-detail/story.html deadStoke v Sunderland http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3834643&tcmuri=2516586 https://web.archive.org/web/20160516142129/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3834643&tcmuri=2516586 dead 16 May 2016 Stoke City 16 May 2016 May The final away match of the campaign was against the 2016 FA Cup Finalists Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Despite Charlie Adam scoring in the first half Stoke continued with their awful end-of-season form as a second half brace from Dwight Gayle earned Palace a 2–1 win.Crystal Palace 2-1 Stoke BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36176630 8 May 2016Crystal Palace v Stoke http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3834685&tcmuri=2516587 https://web.archive.org/web/20160516142241/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3834685&tcmuri=2516587 dead 16 May 2016 Stoke City 16 May 2016 The last game of the 2015–16 season was against West Ham United on 15 May. The Hammers who needed a win to secure European football started well and took the lead from Michail Antonio in the 23rd minute after Stoke failed to clear a corner. West Ham threatened to extended their lead with Shay Given denying Diafra Sakho before Imbula fired in a low shot past Darren Randolph. Stoke ensured they would end the season with a victory as Mame Diouf headed in Charlie Adam's corner in the 88th minute. Stoke ended the season in ninth position with 51 points.Stoke 2-1 West Ham BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36240338 15 May 2016Stoke v West Ham http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3834735&tcmuri=2516588 https://web.archive.org/web/20160516142341/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3834735&tcmuri=2516588 dead 16 May 2016 Stoke City 16 May 2016 Results MatchDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceScorersReport19 August 2015LiverpoolH0–127,654Report215 August 2015Tottenham HotspurA2–236,004Arnautović 78' (pen.), Diouf 83'Report322 August 2015Norwich CityA1–126,771Diouf 11'Report429 August 2015West Bromwich AlbionH0–126,747Report512 September 2015ArsenalA0–259,963Report619 September 2015Leicester CityH2–227,642Bojan 13', Walters 20'Report726 September 2015BournemouthH2–127,742Walters 32', Diouf 83'Report83 October 2015Aston VillaA1–033,189Arnautović 55'Report919 October 2015Swansea CityA1–020,044Bojan 4' (pen.)Report1024 October 2015WatfordH0–227,587Report1131 October 2015Newcastle UnitedA0–047,239Report127 November 2015ChelseaH1–027,550Arnautović 53'Report1321 November 2015SouthamptonA1–030,039Bojan 10'Report1428 November 2015SunderlandA0–241,516Report155 December 2015Manchester CityH2–027,264Arnautović (2) 7', 15'Report1612 December 2015West Ham UnitedA0–034,857Report1719 December 2015Crystal PalaceH1–227,500Bojan 76' (pen.)Report1826 December 2015Manchester UnitedH2–027,426Bojan 19', Arnautović 26'Report1928 December 2015EvertonA4–339,340Shaqiri (2) 16', 45', Joselu 80', Arnautović 90+1' (pen.)Report202 January 2016West Bromwich AlbionA1–223,218Walters 81'Report2113 January 2016Norwich CityH3–127,274Walters 49', Joselu 67', Bennett 78' (o.g.)Report2217 January 2016ArsenalH0–027,683Report2323 January 2016Leicester CityA0–332,018Report242 February 2016Manchester UnitedA0–375,234Report256 February 2016EvertonH0–327,773Report2613 February 2016BournemouthA3–110,863Imbula 9', Afellay 52', Joselu 55'Report2727 February 2016Aston VillaH2–127,703Arnautović (2) 51' (pen.), 56'Report282 March 2016Newcastle UnitedH1–027,331Shaqiri 80'Report295 March 2016ChelseaA1–141,381Diouf 85'Report3012 March 2016SouthamptonH1–227,833Arnautović 52'Report3119 March 2016WatfordA2–120,759Walters 18', Joselu 51'Report322 April 2016Swansea CityH2–227,649Afellay 13', Bojan 53'Report3310 April 2016LiverpoolA1–443,688Bojan 22'Report3418 April 2016Tottenham HotspurH0–427,442Report3523 April 2016Manchester CityA0–453,000Report3630 April 2016SunderlandH1–127,667Arnautović 50'Report377 May 2016Crystal PalaceA1–223,990Adam 26'Report3815 May 2016West Ham UnitedH2–127,721Imbula 55', Diouf 88'Report Final league table STK FA Cup 2015–16 FA Cup Stoke were drawn away at League One side Doncaster Rovers in the third round of the 2015–16 FA Cup. For Stoke's first visit to the Keepmoat Stadium, Hughes gave Danish goalkeeper Jakob Haugaard his full debut. Stoke started well and took the lead in the 15th minute after Joselu's cross was flicked past Thorsten Stuckmann by Peter Crouch. Doncaster hit back through Nathan Tyson before a powerful second-half strike from Jonathan Walters saw the Potters progress 2–1.Doncaster v Stoke http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3887262&tcmuri=2840851 Stoke City 22 February 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160222224724/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3887262&tcmuri=2840851 February 22, 2016 Doncaster 1, Stoke City 2 match report: Walters wonder strike sees City through http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Doncaster/story-28490191-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 10 January 2016 13 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160113071906/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Doncaster/story-28490191-detail/story.html dead Stoke were drawn away against Crystal Palace in the fourth round and it proved to be a frustrating tie for Stoke as Wilfried Zaha scored the only goal of the game in the 17th minute.Crystal Palace 1, Stoke City 0 match report: Yet more Cup woe on the road http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Crystal-Palace/story-28637302-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 30 January 2016April 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Crystal Palace v Stoke (FA Cup) http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3893724&tcmuri=2898791 Stoke City 22 February 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160222225640/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3893724&tcmuri=2898791 February 22, 2016 It got worse for Stoke after it was revealed by Mark Hughes that Marc Wilson will miss the rest of the season with a serious knee injury.New signing being chased after Marc Wilson injury http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Crystal-Palace-1-Stoke-City-0/story-28637505-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 30 January 2016September 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceScorersReportR39 January 2016Doncaster RoversA2–113,299Crouch 15', Walters 57'ReportR430 January 2016Crystal PalaceA0–117,062Report League Cup 2015–16 Football League Cup Stoke were drawn away against League Two side Luton Town in the second round of the 2015–16 Football League Cup. It was an uneventful cup tie and after Jonathan Walters lobbed Elliot Justham it seemed that Stoke would progress without trouble. But Cameron McGeehan equalised for the Hatters in injury time to send the tie into extra time. After a goalless extra period the tie went to a penalty shootout. Luton's Scott Griffiths was the only player to miss his spot kick sending the Potters through to the third round.Luton v Stoke http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3860095 Stoke City 9 November 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151109223535/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3860095 November 9, 2015 Luton Town 1, Stoke City 1 (aet): Potters through in shootout thriller http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Luton-Town/story-27675941-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 30 August 2015 27 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150827190134/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Luton-Town/story-27675941-detail/story.html dead Stoke came up against Championship side Fulham at Craven Cottage, Peter Crouch scored the only goal of the tie to see Stoke progress to the fourth round.Fulham v Stoke http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3865077 Stoke City 9 November 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151109223805/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3865077 November 9, 2015 Fulham 0, Stoke City 1: Peter Crouch fires Potters into next round http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Fulham-0-Stoke-City-1-Peter-Crouch-fires-Potters/story-27848735-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 22 September 2015 23 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150923150131/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Fulham-0-Stoke-City-1-Peter-Crouch-fires-Potters/story-27848735-detail/story.html dead In the Fourth Round Stoke faced a home match against the League Cup holders, Chelsea. After a goalless first half Stoke took the lead through Walters whose powerful shot went in off the crossbar past former Stoke 'keeper Asmir Begović. Stoke had to withstand considerable Chelsea pressure thereafter and they eventfully found an equalizer in the 90th minute through Loïc Rémy. To make matters worse for Stoke straight from the restart Phil Bardsley was sent-off for two bookable offences. Stoke were able to hold off the Blues in the extra time and the tie went to a penalty shootout. With both sides having scored all their penalties, Jack Butland saved Eden Hazard's spot kick to send Stoke into the quarter final.Stoke v Chelsea (League Cup) http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3874019 Stoke City 9 November 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151109223957/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3874019 November 9, 2015 Stoke City 1, Chelsea 1 aet (Stoke win 5-4 on pens) match report: Potters heroic to the very end http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City/story-28065344-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 28 October 2015 29 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151029110723/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City/story-28065344-detail/story.html dead Stoke were drawn at home against Championship side Sheffield Wednesday in the quarter final. Stoke produced a commanding display against the Owls and Ibrahim Afellay and Phil Bardsley both scored their first goals for the club which earned Stoke a 2–0 victory. It was the first time Stoke had reached the League Cup semi-final since they won it in 1972.Stoke City v Sheff Wed http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3881885 Stoke City 2 December 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151202174233/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3881885 December 2, 2015 Stoke City 2, Sheffield Wednesday 0 Match Report: Landmark goals for Afellay & Bardsley seal win http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Sheffield-Wednesday-match-report/story-28278206-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 1 December 2015 5 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151205040555/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Sheffield-Wednesday-match-report/story-28278206-detail/story.html dead Stoke were paired win Liverpool in the semi-final with the first leg at the Britannia Stadium. Liverpool came out victorious in the first leg with Jordon Ibe scoring the only goal of the game in the 37th minute.Stoke v Liverpool (League Cup 1st leg) http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3887833&tcmuri=2844057 Stoke City 22 February 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160222224606/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3887833&tcmuri=2844057 February 22, 2016 Stoke City 0 Liverpool 1 match report: City must now roll back the pages of history http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Liverpool-match-report/story-28469565-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 6 January 2016April 2024 InternetArchiveBot yes Stoke went into the second leg at knowing that had to win for the first time at Anfield since 1959 in order to progress to the final. Marko Arnautović scored the only goal of the match just before half-time and after a goalless extra time the tie went to a penalty shoot out. Marc Muniesa saw his spot kick saved in sudden death and Joe Allen scored to win the tie for Liverpool.Liverpool 0, Stoke City 1 (1-1 on agg, Liv win 6-5 on pens) Sheer heartbreak for courageous Potters http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Liverpool/story-28610241-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 27 January 2016April 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Liverpool v Stoke (League Cup 2nd leg) http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3887835&tcmuri=2844058 https://web.archive.org/web/20160222225526/http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3887835&tcmuri=2844058 dead 22 February 2016 Stoke City 22 February 2016 RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceScorersReportR225 August 2015Luton TownA1–1 (8–7 pens)6,099Walters 67'ReportR322 September 2015FulhamA1–09,100Crouch 33'ReportR427 October 2015ChelseaH1–1 (5–4 pens)24,886Walters 52'ReportR51 December 2015Sheffield WednesdayH2–026,779Afellay 30', Bardsley 75'ReportSemi-final 1st leg5 January 2016LiverpoolH0–127,396ReportSemi-final 2nd leg26 January 2016LiverpoolA1–0 (5–6 pens)43,091Arnautović 45+1'Report Squad statistics No.Pos.NamePremier LeagueFA CupLeague CupTotalDisciplineAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals13px13px1GKENG Jack Butland3100040350002DFSCO Phil Bardsley9(2)0203(1)114(3)1413DFNED Erik Pieters35010504101105DFESP Marc Muniesa12(3)0002014(3)0306MFIRE Glenn Whelan3700(1)03(1)040(2)0607MFIRL Stephen Ireland0(13)010203(13)0208DFENG Glen Johnson2500(1)03028(1)0109FWNGR Peter Odemwingie0(5)0101(1)02(6)00010FWAUT Marko Arnautović33(1)11005(1)138(2)122011FWESP Joselu10(12)4200(3)012(15)40012DFIRE Marc Wilson1(3)0203(1)06(4)02014MFNED Ibrahim Afellay24(7)2005129(7)33115MFNED Marco van Ginkel8(9)0201(1)011(10)02016MFSCO Charlie Adam12(10)1101(1)014(11)16117DFENG Ryan Shawcross (c)20010202304118FWSEN Mame Biram Diouf12(14)51(1)01(1)014(16)53019FWIRL Jonathan Walters18(9)5114(1)223(10)82020DFUSA Geoff Cameron27(3)0003(1)030(4)00121MFENG Steve Sidwell0(1)00(1)0202(2)01021MFFRA Giannelli Imbula14200001424022MFSWI Xherdan Shaqiri273101(3)029(3)33023DFSVK Dionatan Teixeira0(1)000000(1)00024GKIRL Shay Given300020501025FWENG Peter Crouch4(7)01(1)14(1)19(9)21026DFGER Philipp Wollscheid30(1)0206038(1)03027FWESP Bojan22(5)7103026(5)72029GKDEN Jakob Haugaard4(1)020006(1)00034MFENG Ollie Shenton0000000000––Own goals–1–0–0–1–– Transfers In DatePos.NameFromFeeRef. Reference1 July 2015DFGER Philipp WollscheidGER Bayer Leverkusen£2.75 millionPhilipp Wollscheid completes Stoke City transfer BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32825310 21 May 2015Philipp's A Potter http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/philipps-a-potter-2466513.aspx? Stoke City 21 May 2015Stoke sign Philipp Wollscheid to permanent deal after loan spell http://www.espnfc.com/stoke-city/story/2460595/stoke-sign-philipp-wollscheid-to-permanent-deal-after-loan ESPN FC 3 September 2015 21 May 20151 July 2015GKDEN Jakob HaugaardDEN MidtjyllandUndisclosedJakob Haugaard: Stoke City sign Danish keeper on three-year deal BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32903391 27 May 2015Jakob's Joy At Sealing City Switch http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/jakobs-joy-at-sealing-city-switch-2472704.aspx? Stoke City FC 27 May 201516 June 2015FWESP JoseluGER Hannover 96£5.75 millionJoselu: Stoke City complete £5.75m signing of Hannover striker BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33154055 30 June 2015Potters Land Joselu http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/potters-land-joselu-2495807.aspx Stoke City 16 June 2015Mark Hughes delighted at £5.75m Joselu signing http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Mark-Hughes-delighted-5-75m-Joselu/story-26708732-detail/story.html? Stoke Sentinel 16 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150618025535/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Mark-Hughes-delighted-5-75m-Joselu/story-26708732-detail/story.html 2015-06-18 dead10 July 2015GKIRE Shay GivenENG Aston VillaFreeIt's A Given http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/stoke-city-shay-given-2539538.aspx Stoke City 10 July 201512 July 2015DFENG Glen JohnsonENG LiverpoolFreeJohnson Joins Potters http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/johnson-joins-potters-2542327.aspx Stoke City 12 July 201515 July 2015MFMAR Moha El OuriachiESP BarcelonaFreeMoha El Ouriachi: Stoke City sign Barcelona winger BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33533336 15 July 201520 July 2015FWENG Dom TelfordENG BlackpoolCompensationBlackpool pair Waddington and Telford join Stoke http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/blackpool-fc/blackpool-pair-waddington-and-telford-join-stoke-1-7368204 Blackpool Gazette 20 July 201520 July 2015MFENG Mark WaddingtonENG BlackpoolCompensation27 July 2015MFNED Ibrahim AfellayESP BarcelonaFreeStoke Swoop For Afellay http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/club-confirm-ibrahim-afellay-signing-2575152.aspx Stoke City FC 27 July 20154 August 2015MFESP Sergio MolinaESP Real MadridFreeMolina Deal Completed http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/sergio-molina-deal-completed-2593709.aspx Stoke City 4 August 201511 August 2015MFSWI Xherdan ShaqiriITA Inter Milan£12 millionShaqiri Signs In Club Record Deal http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/shaqiri-signs-in-club-record-deal-2611120.aspx Stoke City 11 August 20151 February 2016MFFRA Giannelli ImbulaPOR Porto£18.3 millionTransfer deadline day: Stoke City sign Giannelli Imbula from Porto BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35466315 1 February 2016 Out DatePos.NameToFeeRef. Reference30 June 2015 MF HON Wilson Palacios ReleasedFreeClub Submit Retained List http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/club-submit-retained-list-2475071.aspx? Stoke City 29 May 201530 June 2015 GK DEN Thomas Sørensen AUS Melbourne CityFree30 June 2015 DF ENG Andy Wilkinson ReleasedFree30 June 2015 FW ENG Tomi Adeloye ReleasedFree30 June 2015 FW ENG James Alabi ENG Ipswich TownFreeJames Alabi: Ipswich Town sign ex-Stoke City forward https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34041335 BBC Sport 24 August 2015 24 August 201530 June 2015 DF ENG Sam Coulson RetiredCoulson Forced To Retire http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/coulson-forced-to-retire-2474789.aspx? Stoke City FC 28 May 2015 2015-05-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20150529001302/http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/coulson-forced-to-retire-2474789.aspx 2015-05-29 dead 30 June 2015 DF AUS Alex Grant AUS Perth GloryFreeWA youngster returns to Perth for more Glory http://www.perthglory.com.au/article/alex-grant-returns-to-perth-for-glory/13s6suwh3afyw1acpy4oguc0j9 Perth Glory 19 June 2015 24 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924071610/http://www.perthglory.com.au/article/alex-grant-returns-to-perth-for-glory/13s6suwh3afyw1acpy4oguc0j9 dead30 June 2015 MF WAL Robbie Parry ReleasedFree30 June 2015 FW ENG Nathan Ricketts-Hopkinson ReleasedFree30 June 2015 MF ENG Adam Thomas ReleasedFree30 June 2015 MF ENG Charlie Ward ReleasedFree30 June 2015 DF ENG Eillot Wheeler ReleasedFree1 July 2015 DF GER Robert Huth ENG Leicester City£3 millionRobert Huth: Leicester sign ex-Germany defender from Stoke BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33259554 30 June 2015Huth Completes Leicester Switch http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/robert-huth-leicester-city-permanent-move-2505847.aspx Stoke City F.C. 24 June 2015Leicester City Sign Robert Huth https://www.lcfc.com/news/article/leicester-city-sign-robert-huth-2505048.aspx Leicester City 24 June 20159 July 2015 MF FRA Steven Nzonzi ESP Sevilla £7 millionNzonzi Seals Sevilla Switch http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/nzonzi-seals-sevilla-switch-2536210.aspx Stoke City 9 July 201510 July 2015 MF SCO Jamie Ness ENG Scunthorpe United FreeIRON SIGN JAMIE NESS http://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/news/article/iron-sign-jamie-ness-2539370.aspx Scunthorpe United 10 July 2015 10 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150710162906/http://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/news/article/iron-sign-jamie-ness-2539370.aspx dead13 July 2015 GKBIH Asmir Begović ENG Chelsea £8 millionBegovic Joins Chelsea http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/begovic-joins-chelsea-2543503.aspx Stoke City 13 July 2015Begovic transfer completed https://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2015/07/begovic-transfer-completed.html Chelsea 13 July 2015Asmir Begovic: Chelsea sign goalkeeper from Stoke City BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33270636 13 July 20154 February 2016 GKBER Dale Eve ENG Forest Green Rovers FreeForest Green re-sign former Stoke City goalkeeper Dale Eve on permanent deal http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/sport/14254952.FOOTBALL__Forest_Green_re_sign_former_Stoke_City_goalkeeper_Dale_Eve_on_permanent_deal/? 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Stoke Sentinel 25 July 201528 July 201525 August 2015DFIRL Mason Watkins-ClarkWAL WrexhamWatkins-Clark Links Up With Wrexham http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/watkins-clark-links-up-with-wrexham-2576889.aspx Stoke City FC 28 July 20153 October 20152 November 2015DFSVK Dionatan TeixeiraENG Fleetwood Town Fleetwood Town have brought in three new players http://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/news/article/fleetwood-town-scunthorpe-united-signings-2724658.aspx www.fleetwoodtownfc.com 2015-10-1628 October 20151 January 2016GKAUT Daniel BachmannENG BuryDaniel Bachmann: Stoke City keeper joins Bury on loan BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34656830 28 October 201525 January 201630 June 2016MFENG Steve SidwellENG Brighton & Hove AlbionSteve Sidwell: Brighton & Hove Albion sign Stoke City man on loan BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35401332 25 January 201625 January 201625 February 2016MFFRA Eddy LecygneENG Doncaster RoversEddy Lecygne: Doncaster Rovers sign Stoke City midfielder BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35402795 25 January 201611 March 201630 June 2016FWNGR Peter OdemwingieENG Bristol CityPeter Odemwingie: Striker joins Bristol City on loan from Stoke for rest of the season BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35784530 19 March 2016 References Stoke City Category:Stoke City F.C. seasons