Stoke City edged out Swansea City 2–1 at the bet365 Stadium on Saturday, 13 December 2025, in a Championship matchday 21 fixture that kicked off at 12:30 UTC. Referee Ruebyn Ricardo of England took charge of the contest, which saw the home side carry a 1–0 lead into the interval. The result gave Stoke a vital three points in the second-tier standings at a stage of the season where every result carried weight.

For Stoke City, the win provided a welcome boost as they looked to build momentum in t...