"Last seen putting in another dominant performance earlier in the week as they cruised their way to a routine 3-0 victory away at Oxford, Mark Robins' men have skyrocketed their way into silver medal position and are suddenly regarded as a standout promotion contender this year. Getting November underway with a remarkable 5-1 romp at home against Bristol City, the ex-Coventry boss will be desperate to get one over on his former employers here."
"In fact, Stoke have won their previous three consecutive Championship appearances by an aggregate score of 9-1. Likewise, Saturday's hosts have registered 12 points from their last five outings. With the mood around Staffordshire at a red-hot high, Robins' men have also gained a reputation for their extended success on home soil. Suffering just a pair of Championship defeats in front of their own supporters since the end of February, Stoke can move within touching distance of top spot here."
"As for the visitors, although Coventry might have suffered play-off heartbreak last season, Frank Lampard's men haven't shown any signs of a hangover. Breaking a string of records since opening up the 2025/26 campaign and gaining a fearsome reputation from across the country, the former Everton boss finds his high-flying squad leading the chase at the top of the Championship table."
Stoke have transformed from last season's relegation battle into a promotion contender, sitting in second after recent wins including 3-0 at Oxford and 5-1 versus Bristol City. Mark Robins' side have won three straight Championship matches by an aggregate 9-1 and collected 12 points from their last five fixtures, with only two home league defeats since late February. Coventry remain impressive under Frank Lampard, rebounding from play-off disappointment and leading the table with a four-point advantage, recording a 3-1 victory over Sheffield United and accumulating a string of wins early in the 2025/26 campaign.
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