56Couchcall
#9 Stoke v #14 Bristol City, 24 October 2026
· FI Viaplay · SE Viaplay · DE DAZN · UK not shown (3pm blackout) · US Paramount+efl.com · bet365 Stadium
three-way coin flip (41/28/31), 6th v 16th
98Closeness
58Quality
24Stakes
0Rivalry
33Pace
57Form
Before the startwhat the numbers said, spoiler-free
- The bookmakers make Stoke 41%, the draw 28% and Bristol City 31%. That is closer than 68% of the Championship matches we have scored this season.
- The over/under line is 2.5 goals, a typical Championship line.
- Worth the replay this season before this one: Stoke 2 of 4 matches, Bristol City 0 of 5.
Where to watchby market, 2026‑27 rights
| Market | Service |
|---|---|
| Finland | Viaplay (all matches) V Sport · every match to 2028 |
| Sweden | Viaplay (all matches) |
| Germany | DAZN (all matches) |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports, not this one: Saturday 3pm blackout Sky Sports, Sky Sports+ |
| United States | Paramount+ (all matches) CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
| Elsewhere | efl.com (the league’s own site) |
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Get to know themclubs, history and rules; each link says if it may show results
- Stoke: official site may show resultsNews, fixtures and results from the club itself.
- Stoke on Wikipedia may show resultsHistory, honours, grounds and rivals; the current season further down shows results.
- Bristol City: official site may show resultsNews, fixtures and results from the club itself.
- Bristol City on Wikipedia may show resultsHistory, honours, grounds and rivals; the current season further down shows results.
- EFL rules and regulations spoiler-freeThe competition rules, including the play-offs and points deductions.
The Championship guide: rules, history, tactics and numbers, sorted by what each shows.