Stoke City began the Championship season with a convincing 3–1 victory over Derby County on Saturday, 9 August 2025. The Matchday 1 fixture kicked off at 14:00 UTC at a ground not specified, with referee Elliot Bell of England taking charge. The teams went into the break level at 0–0, but Stoke found their rhythm in the second half to secure all three points on opening day.

For Stoke City, this result was a perfect start to the 2025 campaign, immediately establishing momentum an...