Stoke City FC vs. Burnley FC (30.12.2022)

The match between Stoke City FC and Burnley FC on December 30, 2022, was a tense affair with several bookings and strategic substitutions but ultimately saw Burnley snagging a narrow victory.

As early as the 29th minute, Burnley's Josh Cullen received a yellow card, indicating the intensity of the game right from the outset. Soon after, Ashley Barnes also found himself booked with a yellow card in the 33rd minute, adding to the pressure on the Burnley squad.

Stoke City wasn’t without its fair share of cautions too; Harry Clarke was given a yellow card during the additional time of the first half (45+1), signaling a tough battle in the midfield.

The second half began with Burnley making two simultaneous substitutions in the 52nd minute — D. Churlinov came on for one of his teammates and was soon followed by A. Barnes, suggesting a tactical shift by Burnley.

The pivotal moment came in the 61st minute when Burnley's resilience paid off as Josh Cullen broke through to score the only goal of the match. This goal would eventually prove to be the decider.

Burnley continued shuffling their lineup with B. Manuel coming on as the third substitution in the 69th minute. Stoke City responded with a set of three substitutions within two minutes — J. Brown and J. Tymon in the 71st minute, followed by W. Smallbone in the 72nd minute — in an attempt to salvage the game.

Ian Maatsen of Burnley, who had been playing aggressively, was cautioned with a yellow card in the 74th minute. In an effort to solidify their defense and maintain the slim lead, Burnley replaced Maatsen in the 84th minute, which was their fourth substitution.

J. Thompson was Stoke City’s fourth substitution in the 79th minute as they sought an equalizer. However, despite the changes, Stoke City failed to find the back of the net. Lewis Baker of Stoke City received a late yellow card in the 89th minute, further indicating the desperation and fierce challenges that marked the fixture.

In the end, Burnley FC emerged victorious with a single-goal margin, leaving Stoke City to ponder on what might have been had they capitalized on their opportunities. The match was a hard-fought contest, with both teams displaying moments of brilliance, grit, and tactical awareness.

Lineup Stoke City FC

Lineup Burnley FC

Substitutes Stoke City FC

Substitutes Burnley FC

Stoke City FC

The main football club from the English city of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire has been in existence since 1863. This makes it one of the oldest still active football teams in the world. It plays its home games at the Britannia Stadium, which for sponsorship reasons is now called the bet365 Stadium. More than 30,000 fans can enjoy the team's performances here.

Burnley FC

Their nickname is The Clarets. Interestingly, this club has one of the largest fan bases in England in relation to the total population of the place they come from. That's the eponymous town of Burnley in Lancashire. We can get a good idea of this from the figures, with an average attendance per game of 20,000 people, in a city that has a population of around 70,000. It is certainly worth noting that the club's most famous supporter is Prince Charles. Former Libyan dictator Gaddafi was also a fan of the team.

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