Stoke City
Britannia Stadium
Saturday, 6 Feb 2010
3:00PM AEST
Blackburn Rovers
Manager: Tony Pulis
Formation: 4-4-2
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12
League Position
11
Last 6 Matches
LLLWDD
DDLWWD
F:4,
A:7
F:8,
A:8
Last 3 Meetings
Won
Goals
Previous Meetings
Britannia Stadium
Won
Goals
Top Scorers
| Goals | Pens | First | Last | |
| Beattie | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Etherington | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Faye | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Huth | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kitson | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Goals | Pens | First | Last | |
| Dunn | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Nelsen | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Pedersen | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Roberts | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Diouf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Discipline
| Yellow | Red | Total | |
| Diao | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Whitehead | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Faye | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Fuller | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Shawcross | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Yellow | Red | Total | |
| Dunn | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Nzonzi | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Chimbonda | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Di Santo | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Samba | 3 | 0 | 3 |
90 +4:00
Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Matthew Etherington from the right by-line.
90 +2:38
Ryan Nelsen gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Tuncay Sanli. Glenn Whelan takes a shot. Blocked by Ryan Nelsen.
90 +1:56
Unfair challenge on Tuncay Sanli by Keith Andrews results in a free kick. Keith Andrews receives a yellow card for unsporting behaviour. Free kick taken by Liam Lawrence.
90 +1:14
James Beattie is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Direct free kick taken by Paul Robinson.
90 +0:34
(Stoke) makes a substitution, with Glenn Whelan coming on for Rory Delap.
84:49
Free kick awarded for a foul by Brett Emerton on Andy Wilkinson. Free kick taken by Thomas Sorensen.
84:15
Corner taken right-footed by Liam Lawrence from the left by-line, Rory Delap takes a shot. Blocked by Ryan Nelsen.
83:17
Corner taken left-footed by Matthew Etherington from the right by-line, Danny Higginbotham takes a shot. Michel Salgado gets a block in.
82:47
Centre by Morten Gamst Pedersen.
80:00
Dean Whitehead concedes a free kick for a foul on Keith Andrews. James Beattie joins the action as a substitute, replacing Mamady Sidibe. Direct free kick taken by Paul Robinson.
79:30
The ball is sent over by Martin Olsson.
78:03
Tuncay Sanli on for Ricardo Fuller.
77:39
Nikola Kalinic is ruled offside. Free kick taken by Thomas Sorensen.
75:54
The ball is crossed by Martin Olsson.
74:14
Matthew Etherington decides to take the corner short. Danny Higginbotham has an effort at goal from deep inside the area missing to the right of the target.
72:08
Ricardo Fuller gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Ryan Nelsen. The referee books Ricardo Fuller for unsporting behaviour. (Blackburn) makes a substitution, with Steven Reid coming on for Steven Nzonzi. Direct free kick taken by Paul Robinson.
71:36
Liam Lawrence takes a shot. Steven Nzonzi gets a block in.
69:20
Steven Nzonzi concedes a free kick for a foul on Ricardo Fuller. Matthew Etherington takes the free kick.
66:43
Matthew Etherington grabs a goal from inside the area to the bottom left corner of the goal. Stoke 3-0 Blackburn.Assist on the goal came from Liam Lawrence.
65:35
Effort on goal by Robert Huth from outside the box goes harmlessly over the bar.
64:53
Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Matthew Etherington, Ricardo Fuller takes a shot. Save by Paul Robinson.
64:22
(Blackburn) makes a substitution, with Michel Salgado coming on for Pascal Chimbonda.
63:12
Andy Wilkinson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Morten Gamst Pedersen. Shot comes in from Brett Emerton from the free kick.
60:37
Mamady Sidibe gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Ryan Nelsen. Paul Robinson restarts play with the free kick.
60:08
Inswinging corner taken by Matthew Etherington from the right by-line, Danny Higginbotham takes a shot. Martin Olsson manages to make a clearance.
59:31
Corner taken left-footed by Matthew Etherington, clearance made by Gael Givet.
58:08
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Ricardo Fuller by Christopher Samba. The referee sends off Christopher Samba for second bookable offence. Keith Andrews replaces Franco Di Santo. Thomas Sorensen takes the direct free kick.
57:46
Steven Nzonzi sends in a cross, Rory Delap manages to make a clearance.
55:46
Free kick awarded for a foul by Robert Huth on Nikola Kalinic. Morten Gamst Pedersen has a direct shot on goal from the free kick. Morten Gamst Pedersen takes a shot. Ricardo Fuller gets a block in.
54:10
Matthew Etherington takes the inswinging corner, Ryan Shawcross takes a shot. Save made by Paul Robinson.
52:49
Danny Higginbotham crosses the ball, Ryan Nelsen makes a clearance.
51:47
Foul by Steven Nzonzi on Dean Whitehead, free kick awarded. Steven Nzonzi booked. Thomas Sorensen restarts play with the free kick.
50:57
Matthew Etherington sends in a cross.
50:06
Unfair challenge on Ryan Nelsen by Mamady Sidibe results in a free kick. Paul Robinson takes the direct free kick.
48:08
The official flags Nikola Kalinic offside. Direct free kick taken by Thomas Sorensen.
45:00
Free kick awarded for a foul by Nikola Kalinic on Thomas Sorensen. Free kick taken by Thomas Sorensen.
45:00
Mamady Sidibe scores a goal from inside the six-yard box to the bottom left corner of the goal. Stoke 2-0 Blackburn.The assist for the goal came from Matthew Etherington.
44:40
Free kick awarded for a foul by Ryan Shawcross on Nikola Kalinic. Morten Gamst Pedersen delivers the ball from the free kick left-footed from left channel, save made by Thomas Sorensen.
43:12
Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Liam Lawrence, clearance made by Martin Olsson.
42:53
Matthew Etherington crosses the ball, Ryan Nelsen gets a block in.
42:12
Mamady Sidibe fouled by Steven Nzonzi, the ref awards a free kick. Rory Delap takes the free kick.
41:06
Morten Gamst Pedersen concedes a free kick for a foul on Liam Lawrence. Free kick taken by Thomas Sorensen.
40:04
Steven Nzonzi takes a shot from just inside the penalty box which clears the crossbar.
38:28
Franco Di Santo challenges Andy Wilkinson unfairly and gives away a free kick. Ryan Shawcross takes the direct free kick.
37:38
Outswinging corner taken left-footed by Morten Gamst Pedersen from the left by-line, Robert Huth manages to make a clearance.
36:51
Ryan Shawcross booked for unsporting behaviour. Christopher Samba booked for unsporting behaviour. Inswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Morten Gamst Pedersen, Christopher Samba takes a shot. Ryan Shawcross gets a block in.
35:51
Corner taken left-footed by Morten Gamst Pedersen from the left by-line, Ryan Nelsen takes a shot. Ryan Shawcross gets a block in.
35:02
Corner taken left-footed by Morten Gamst Pedersen, Christopher Samba takes a shot. Andy Wilkinson manages to make a clearance.
33:49
Corner taken by Morten Gamst Pedersen from the right by-line, save made by Thomas Sorensen.
33:20
Morten Gamst Pedersen takes a inswinging corner from the right by-line to the near post, Dean Whitehead makes a clearance.
32:23
Free kick awarded for a foul by Andy Wilkinson on Morten Gamst Pedersen. Morten Gamst Pedersen crosses the ball from the free kick left-footed from left wing, save by Thomas Sorensen.
31:24
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Matthew Etherington by Brett Emerton. Matthew Etherington takes the direct free kick. Rory Delap takes a shot. Paul Robinson makes a save.
31:07
The ball is crossed by Martin Olsson, save made by Thomas Sorensen.
28:48
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Danny Higginbotham by Nikola Kalinic. Direct free kick taken by Thomas Sorensen.
28:07
Ricardo Fuller fouled by Ryan Nelsen, the ref awards a free kick. Matthew Etherington crosses the ball from the free kick left-footed from right channel, Ryan Nelsen makes a clearance.
25:59
Free kick awarded for a foul by Nikola Kalinic on Andy Wilkinson. Thomas Sorensen takes the free kick.
24:44
Free kick awarded for a foul by Nikola Kalinic on Andy Wilkinson. Thomas Sorensen takes the free kick.
24:21
Dean Whitehead concedes a free kick for a foul on Martin Olsson. Morten Gamst Pedersen takes the free kick.
23:37
Brett Emerton takes a shot. Blocked by Ryan Shawcross.
21:55
Corner taken by Matthew Etherington, clearance made by Gael Givet.
21:50
Mamady Sidibe delivers the ball, Ryan Nelsen gets a block in.
19:26
The ball is crossed by Morten Gamst Pedersen, Franco Di Santo has a header from inside the six-yard box and clears the crossbar.
17:54
Ricardo Fuller fouled by Ryan Nelsen, the ref awards a free kick. Matthew Etherington produces a strike on goal direct from the free kick.
15:14
Ryan Shawcross has a headed effort from close in and clears the bar.
13:44
Free kick awarded for a foul by Gael Givet on Mamady Sidibe. Ryan Shawcross restarts play with the free kick.
12:32
Foul by Mamady Sidibe on Brett Emerton, free kick awarded. The free kick is delivered left-footed by Morten Gamst Pedersen from right wing, Thomas Sorensen makes a save.
10:39
Corner taken by Matthew Etherington, Unfair challenge on Pascal Chimbonda by Ricardo Fuller results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Paul Robinson.
10:29
The ball is delivered by Ricardo Fuller, blocked by Gael Givet.
09:49
Thomas Sorensen fouled by Franco Di Santo, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Thomas Sorensen.
09:13
Robert Huth gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Nikola Kalinic. Direct free kick taken by Paul Robinson.
07:35
Matthew Etherington produces a cross, Christopher Samba gets a block in. Corner taken by Liam Lawrence from the left by-line played to the near post, Danny Higginbotham fires in a goal from inside the box to the bottom left corner of the goal. Stoke 1-0 Blackburn.
06:44
Rory Delap gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Franco Di Santo. Free kick taken by Paul Robinson.
06:36
The ball is crossed by Rory Delap.
05:1
Matthew Etherington fouled by Steven Nzonzi, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Thomas Sorensen.
04:31
Outswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Morten Gamst Pedersen, clearance by Rory Delap.
04:25
The ball is delivered by Brett Emerton, Ryan Shawcross manages to make a clearance.
01:49
Brett Emerton gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Rory Delap. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Danny Higginbotham from left wing, Christopher Samba makes a clearance.
00:00
Kick Off in the match between Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers
It's Half Time. Stoke City 2 - Blackburn Rovers 0
2nd Half started between Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers
Full Time. Stoke City 3 - Blackburn Rovers 0
| Home Team | Statistic | Away Team |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Goals | 0 |
| 15 | Shots | 9 |
| 4 | Shots Off | 5 |
| 12 | Corners | 8 |
| 1 | Offside | 2 |
| 21 | Fouls | 13 |
| 2 | Yellows | 3 |
| 0 | Reds | 1 |
57%
43%
Possession
Referee: Steve Bennett
| Home Team | Statistic | Away Team |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Goals | 0 |
| 15 | Shots | 9 |
| 4 | Shots Off | 5 |
| 12 | Corners | 8 |
| 1 | Offside | 2 |
| 21 | Fouls | 13 |
| 2 | Yellows | 3 |
| 0 | Reds | 1 |
57%
43%
Possession
Referee: Steve Bennett
Stoke 3: Blackburn 0
Stoke continued its unbeaten start to the new year with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over 10-man Blackburn at the Britannia Stadium.
Full-back Danny Higginbotham produced the finish of a striker in the eighth minute as he sent a volley past Paul Robinson before Mamady Sidibe made it 2-0 in first-half stoppage time.
Etherington then added a third in the second half shortly after Chris Samba had been sent off for pulling back Ricardo Fuller.
On the day the club commemorated Sir Stanley Matthews' final competitive appearance in a Stoke shirt 45 years ago, Tony Pulis' players produced a fitting performance for the occasion.
The hosts went at their opponents from the first whistle and, after Rory Delap had peppered the Blackburn box with some of his trademark long throws, the Potters took an early lead.
Liam Lawrence swung in a corner to the near post which Martin Olsson rose to head away, but the clearance fell straight to Higginbotham, who struck superbly through a crowd of players, across Robinson and into the bottom right-hand corner.
Two minutes later it looked as if Stoke had doubled its advantage as the ball bounced over the line after a ricochet in the box, but Fuller was adjudged to have fouled Pascal Chimbonda in the build-up.
Blackburn fans cried out for a penalty in the 14th minute when Olsson went down in the box under a challenge by Lawrence, but referee Steve Bennett waved play on.
Delap's throwing prowess continued to cause trouble at the other end, with Ryan Shawcross heading over from another one of the midfielder's deliveries.
Franco Di Santo then missed Blackburn's clearest opportunity yet, misdirecting a header inside the six-yard box from Morten Gamst Pedersen's cross.
Stoke was looking comfortable and Etherington's free-kick went straight to Delap but arrived too quickly for him to put any power on the header.
Blackburn then managed to apply some pressure as they won a succession of corners which the hosts struggled to get away.
Samba came close to scoring with one but his header was cleared off the line and Stoke survived.
Dean Whitehead mis-kicked from a few yards out in first-half added time after another Delap throw had caused panic in the Blackburn defence, but moments later Sidibe slotted in Etherington's cross to extend the Potters' lead.
Stoke kept up the momentum after the restart and almost made it 3-0 in the 55th minute through Shawcross, who drew a spectacular diving save out of Robinson after firmly heading Etherington's corner towards goal.
Life got even more difficult for the visitors four minutes later as they were reduced to 10 men, Samba given his marching orders after a blatant tug on Fuller.
Higginbotham was denied his second of the afternoon when Olsson headed off the line and Robinson showed sharp reflexes again to parry Fuller's header.
Robinson could do nothing in the 67th minute, though, as Etherington played a one-two with Lawrence, turned inside substitute Michel Salgado and placed the ball beyond goalkeeper's reach.
Even with a three-goal advantage Stoke looked hungry for more and Higginbotham met a corner 15 minutes from time but could not direct his shot towards goal.
Pulis then introduced some fresh impetus to his attack by replacing Fuller and Sidibe with Tuncay Sanli and James Beattie, although it was Higginbotham again who went close in the 84th minute with a header that deflected away off Salgado.
Full-back Danny Higginbotham produced the finish of a striker in the eighth minute as he sent a volley past Paul Robinson before Mamady Sidibe made it 2-0 in first-half stoppage time.
Etherington then added a third in the second half shortly after Chris Samba had been sent off for pulling back Ricardo Fuller.
On the day the club commemorated Sir Stanley Matthews' final competitive appearance in a Stoke shirt 45 years ago, Tony Pulis' players produced a fitting performance for the occasion.
The hosts went at their opponents from the first whistle and, after Rory Delap had peppered the Blackburn box with some of his trademark long throws, the Potters took an early lead.
Liam Lawrence swung in a corner to the near post which Martin Olsson rose to head away, but the clearance fell straight to Higginbotham, who struck superbly through a crowd of players, across Robinson and into the bottom right-hand corner.
Two minutes later it looked as if Stoke had doubled its advantage as the ball bounced over the line after a ricochet in the box, but Fuller was adjudged to have fouled Pascal Chimbonda in the build-up.
Blackburn fans cried out for a penalty in the 14th minute when Olsson went down in the box under a challenge by Lawrence, but referee Steve Bennett waved play on.
Delap's throwing prowess continued to cause trouble at the other end, with Ryan Shawcross heading over from another one of the midfielder's deliveries.
Franco Di Santo then missed Blackburn's clearest opportunity yet, misdirecting a header inside the six-yard box from Morten Gamst Pedersen's cross.
Stoke was looking comfortable and Etherington's free-kick went straight to Delap but arrived too quickly for him to put any power on the header.
Blackburn then managed to apply some pressure as they won a succession of corners which the hosts struggled to get away.
Samba came close to scoring with one but his header was cleared off the line and Stoke survived.
Dean Whitehead mis-kicked from a few yards out in first-half added time after another Delap throw had caused panic in the Blackburn defence, but moments later Sidibe slotted in Etherington's cross to extend the Potters' lead.
Stoke kept up the momentum after the restart and almost made it 3-0 in the 55th minute through Shawcross, who drew a spectacular diving save out of Robinson after firmly heading Etherington's corner towards goal.
Life got even more difficult for the visitors four minutes later as they were reduced to 10 men, Samba given his marching orders after a blatant tug on Fuller.
Higginbotham was denied his second of the afternoon when Olsson headed off the line and Robinson showed sharp reflexes again to parry Fuller's header.
Robinson could do nothing in the 67th minute, though, as Etherington played a one-two with Lawrence, turned inside substitute Michel Salgado and placed the ball beyond goalkeeper's reach.
Even with a three-goal advantage Stoke looked hungry for more and Higginbotham met a corner 15 minutes from time but could not direct his shot towards goal.
Pulis then introduced some fresh impetus to his attack by replacing Fuller and Sidibe with Tuncay Sanli and James Beattie, although it was Higginbotham again who went close in the 84th minute with a header that deflected away off Salgado.
| Home Team | Statistic | Away Team |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Goals | 0 |
| 15 | Shots | 9 |
| 4 | Shots Off | 5 |
| 12 | Corners | 8 |
| 1 | Offside | 2 |
| 21 | Fouls | 13 |
| 2 | Yellows | 3 |
| 0 | Reds | 1 |
57%
43%
Possession
Referee: Steve Bennett
90 +4:00
Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Matthew Etherington from the right by-line.
90 +2:38
Ryan Nelsen gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Tuncay Sanli. Glenn Whelan takes a shot. Blocked by Ryan Nelsen.
90 +1:56
Unfair challenge on Tuncay Sanli by Keith Andrews results in a free kick. Keith Andrews receives a yellow card for unsporting behaviour. Free kick taken by Liam Lawrence.
90 +1:14
James Beattie is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Direct free kick taken by Paul Robinson.
90 +0:34
(Stoke) makes a substitution, with Glenn Whelan coming on for Rory Delap.
84:49
Free kick awarded for a foul by Brett Emerton on Andy Wilkinson. Free kick taken by Thomas Sorensen.
84:15
Corner taken right-footed by Liam Lawrence from the left by-line, Rory Delap takes a shot. Blocked by Ryan Nelsen.
83:17
Corner taken left-footed by Matthew Etherington from the right by-line, Danny Higginbotham takes a shot. Michel Salgado gets a block in.
82:47
Centre by Morten Gamst Pedersen.
80:00
Dean Whitehead concedes a free kick for a foul on Keith Andrews. James Beattie joins the action as a substitute, replacing Mamady Sidibe. Direct free kick taken by Paul Robinson.
79:30
The ball is sent over by Martin Olsson.
78:03
Tuncay Sanli on for Ricardo Fuller.
77:39
Nikola Kalinic is ruled offside. Free kick taken by Thomas Sorensen.
75:54
The ball is crossed by Martin Olsson.
74:14
Matthew Etherington decides to take the corner short. Danny Higginbotham has an effort at goal from deep inside the area missing to the right of the target.
72:08
Ricardo Fuller gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Ryan Nelsen. The referee books Ricardo Fuller for unsporting behaviour. (Blackburn) makes a substitution, with Steven Reid coming on for Steven Nzonzi. Direct free kick taken by Paul Robinson.
71:36
Liam Lawrence takes a shot. Steven Nzonzi gets a block in.
69:20
Steven Nzonzi concedes a free kick for a foul on Ricardo Fuller. Matthew Etherington takes the free kick.
66:43
Matthew Etherington grabs a goal from inside the area to the bottom left corner of the goal. Stoke 3-0 Blackburn.Assist on the goal came from Liam Lawrence.
65:35
Effort on goal by Robert Huth from outside the box goes harmlessly over the bar.
64:53
Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Matthew Etherington, Ricardo Fuller takes a shot. Save by Paul Robinson.
64:22
(Blackburn) makes a substitution, with Michel Salgado coming on for Pascal Chimbonda.
63:12
Andy Wilkinson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Morten Gamst Pedersen. Shot comes in from Brett Emerton from the free kick.
60:37
Mamady Sidibe gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Ryan Nelsen. Paul Robinson restarts play with the free kick.
60:08
Inswinging corner taken by Matthew Etherington from the right by-line, Danny Higginbotham takes a shot. Martin Olsson manages to make a clearance.
59:31
Corner taken left-footed by Matthew Etherington, clearance made by Gael Givet.
58:08
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Ricardo Fuller by Christopher Samba. The referee sends off Christopher Samba for second bookable offence. Keith Andrews replaces Franco Di Santo. Thomas Sorensen takes the direct free kick.
57:46
Steven Nzonzi sends in a cross, Rory Delap manages to make a clearance.
55:46
Free kick awarded for a foul by Robert Huth on Nikola Kalinic. Morten Gamst Pedersen has a direct shot on goal from the free kick. Morten Gamst Pedersen takes a shot. Ricardo Fuller gets a block in.
54:10
Matthew Etherington takes the inswinging corner, Ryan Shawcross takes a shot. Save made by Paul Robinson.
52:49
Danny Higginbotham crosses the ball, Ryan Nelsen makes a clearance.
51:47
Foul by Steven Nzonzi on Dean Whitehead, free kick awarded. Steven Nzonzi booked. Thomas Sorensen restarts play with the free kick.
50:57
Matthew Etherington sends in a cross.
50:06
Unfair challenge on Ryan Nelsen by Mamady Sidibe results in a free kick. Paul Robinson takes the direct free kick.
48:08
The official flags Nikola Kalinic offside. Direct free kick taken by Thomas Sorensen.
45:00
Free kick awarded for a foul by Nikola Kalinic on Thomas Sorensen. Free kick taken by Thomas Sorensen.
45:00
Mamady Sidibe scores a goal from inside the six-yard box to the bottom left corner of the goal. Stoke 2-0 Blackburn.The assist for the goal came from Matthew Etherington.
44:40
Free kick awarded for a foul by Ryan Shawcross on Nikola Kalinic. Morten Gamst Pedersen delivers the ball from the free kick left-footed from left channel, save made by Thomas Sorensen.
43:12
Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Liam Lawrence, clearance made by Martin Olsson.
42:53
Matthew Etherington crosses the ball, Ryan Nelsen gets a block in.
42:12
Mamady Sidibe fouled by Steven Nzonzi, the ref awards a free kick. Rory Delap takes the free kick.
41:06
Morten Gamst Pedersen concedes a free kick for a foul on Liam Lawrence. Free kick taken by Thomas Sorensen.
40:04
Steven Nzonzi takes a shot from just inside the penalty box which clears the crossbar.
38:28
Franco Di Santo challenges Andy Wilkinson unfairly and gives away a free kick. Ryan Shawcross takes the direct free kick.
37:38
Outswinging corner taken left-footed by Morten Gamst Pedersen from the left by-line, Robert Huth manages to make a clearance.
36:51
Ryan Shawcross booked for unsporting behaviour. Christopher Samba booked for unsporting behaviour. Inswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Morten Gamst Pedersen, Christopher Samba takes a shot. Ryan Shawcross gets a block in.
35:51
Corner taken left-footed by Morten Gamst Pedersen from the left by-line, Ryan Nelsen takes a shot. Ryan Shawcross gets a block in.
35:02
Corner taken left-footed by Morten Gamst Pedersen, Christopher Samba takes a shot. Andy Wilkinson manages to make a clearance.
33:49
Corner taken by Morten Gamst Pedersen from the right by-line, save made by Thomas Sorensen.
33:20
Morten Gamst Pedersen takes a inswinging corner from the right by-line to the near post, Dean Whitehead makes a clearance.
32:23
Free kick awarded for a foul by Andy Wilkinson on Morten Gamst Pedersen. Morten Gamst Pedersen crosses the ball from the free kick left-footed from left wing, save by Thomas Sorensen.
31:24
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Matthew Etherington by Brett Emerton. Matthew Etherington takes the direct free kick. Rory Delap takes a shot. Paul Robinson makes a save.
31:07
The ball is crossed by Martin Olsson, save made by Thomas Sorensen.
28:48
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Danny Higginbotham by Nikola Kalinic. Direct free kick taken by Thomas Sorensen.
28:07
Ricardo Fuller fouled by Ryan Nelsen, the ref awards a free kick. Matthew Etherington crosses the ball from the free kick left-footed from right channel, Ryan Nelsen makes a clearance.
25:59
Free kick awarded for a foul by Nikola Kalinic on Andy Wilkinson. Thomas Sorensen takes the free kick.
24:44
Free kick awarded for a foul by Nikola Kalinic on Andy Wilkinson. Thomas Sorensen takes the free kick.
24:21
Dean Whitehead concedes a free kick for a foul on Martin Olsson. Morten Gamst Pedersen takes the free kick.
23:37
Brett Emerton takes a shot. Blocked by Ryan Shawcross.
21:55
Corner taken by Matthew Etherington, clearance made by Gael Givet.
21:50
Mamady Sidibe delivers the ball, Ryan Nelsen gets a block in.
19:26
The ball is crossed by Morten Gamst Pedersen, Franco Di Santo has a header from inside the six-yard box and clears the crossbar.
17:54
Ricardo Fuller fouled by Ryan Nelsen, the ref awards a free kick. Matthew Etherington produces a strike on goal direct from the free kick.
15:14
Ryan Shawcross has a headed effort from close in and clears the bar.
13:44
Free kick awarded for a foul by Gael Givet on Mamady Sidibe. Ryan Shawcross restarts play with the free kick.
12:32
Foul by Mamady Sidibe on Brett Emerton, free kick awarded. The free kick is delivered left-footed by Morten Gamst Pedersen from right wing, Thomas Sorensen makes a save.
10:39
Corner taken by Matthew Etherington, Unfair challenge on Pascal Chimbonda by Ricardo Fuller results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Paul Robinson.
10:29
The ball is delivered by Ricardo Fuller, blocked by Gael Givet.
09:49
Thomas Sorensen fouled by Franco Di Santo, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Thomas Sorensen.
09:13
Robert Huth gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Nikola Kalinic. Direct free kick taken by Paul Robinson.
07:35
Matthew Etherington produces a cross, Christopher Samba gets a block in. Corner taken by Liam Lawrence from the left by-line played to the near post, Danny Higginbotham fires in a goal from inside the box to the bottom left corner of the goal. Stoke 1-0 Blackburn.
06:44
Rory Delap gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Franco Di Santo. Free kick taken by Paul Robinson.
06:36
The ball is crossed by Rory Delap.
05:1
Matthew Etherington fouled by Steven Nzonzi, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Thomas Sorensen.
04:31
Outswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Morten Gamst Pedersen, clearance by Rory Delap.
04:25
The ball is delivered by Brett Emerton, Ryan Shawcross manages to make a clearance.
01:49
Brett Emerton gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Rory Delap. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Danny Higginbotham from left wing, Christopher Samba makes a clearance.
00:00
Kick Off in the match between Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers
It's Half Time. Stoke City 2 - Blackburn Rovers 0
2nd Half started between Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers
Full Time. Stoke City 3 - Blackburn Rovers 0
| Home Team | Statistic | Away Team |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Goals | 0 |
| 15 | Shots | 9 |
| 4 | Shots Off | 5 |
| 12 | Corners | 8 |
| 1 | Offside | 2 |
| 21 | Fouls | 13 |
| 2 | Yellows | 3 |
| 0 | Reds | 1 |
57%
43%
Possession
Referee: Steve Bennett
Manager: Sam Allardyce
Formation: 4-5-1
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Home Team
Score
Away Team
Sat 06 Feb
Sun 07 Feb
Birmingham
v
Wolverhampton 13:30
Tue 09 Feb
Man City
v
Bolton 19:45
Portsmouth
v
Sunderland 19:45
Wigan
v
Stoke 19:45
Fulham
v
Burnley 20:00
| Pl | F | A | Pts | ||
| Man Utd | 25 | 61 | 20 | 56 |
| Chelsea | 24 | 58 | 20 | 55 |
| Arsenal | 24 | 60 | 28 | 49 | |
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| Liverpool | 25 | 43 | 26 | 44 |
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| Tottenham | 25 | 45 | 25 | 43 |
| Man City | 23 | 45 | 32 | 41 | |
| Aston Villa | 24 | 31 | 18 | 41 | |
| Birmingham | 23 | 22 | 23 | 34 | |
| Everton | 24 | 33 | 35 | 32 | |
| Fulham | 25 | 27 | 28 | 31 | |
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| Stoke | 23 | 22 | 26 | 29 |
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| Blackburn | 25 | 25 | 43 | 28 |
| Sunderland | 24 | 31 | 41 | 25 | |
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| Hull | 25 | 25 | 50 | 24 |
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| Burnley | 24 | 25 | 47 | 23 |
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| Wigan | 23 | 25 | 48 | 23 |
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| Bolton | 23 | 29 | 44 | 22 |
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| West Ham | 24 | 30 | 40 | 21 |
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| Wolverhampton | 23 | 19 | 40 | 21 |
| Portsmouth | 24 | 19 | 41 | 15 |