Stoke City rally as late strikes lift them into top five | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Stoke City beat Sheffield United 2-1. Kalvin Phillips put the Blades ahead in the 51st minute with a direct free kick into the bottom left corner. Mark Robins' changes swung it as Jack McGlynn levelled from range (78.) before substitute Sam Gallagher swept in the winner (86.). Stoke City controlled the ball with 62.3% possession and produced five shots on target, reflecting their late dominance. The win lifts Stoke City from 13th to fifth, they visit Bolton next, while the Blades host Lincoln.

Player of the Match: Ethan Galbraith dictated the tempo for Stoke City, creating five key passes and supplying the decisive assist while completing 56 of 65 passes.

Stat of the Match: Ethan Galbraith made five key passes, driving Stoke City's comeback platform.

Three Things We Learned: Second half substitutes changed the game for Stoke City, with Junior Tchamadeu assisting and Gallagher scoring after coming on. Stoke City imposed control with 62.3% possession and eight corners to one. The Blades offered limited threat, finishing with seven attempts and only two on target.