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Stoke City are poised to sign Ethan Galbraith from Swansea City in a deal worth over £10 million. This transfer twist adds spice to their opening day Championship match against Swansea City on August 15th.
What's at stake?
Stoke City and Swansea City are both aiming for a top-six finish in the Championship next season. Stoke City finished 17th in the Championship last season, with 55 points from 46 games.
Recent form
Stoke City's recent form has been poor, with a record of 0W-0D-5L in their last 5 games. Their last result was a 2-0 loss to Bristol City on May 2, 2026.
Transfer news
Mark Robins has been busy in the transfer market, completing deals for Josh Griffiths and Djibril Soumare. Svante Ingelsson is also set to join from Sheffield Wednesday.
| Player | Transfer Fee |
|---|---|
| Josh Griffiths | from West Bromwich Albion |
| Djibril Soumare | from Braga |
| Svante Ingelsson | from Sheffield Wednesday |
| Ethan Galbraith | over £10 million from Swansea City |
Stoke City's league standing is 17th, with 51 goals scored and 56 conceded, giving them a goal difference of -5. They are 40 points behind leaders Coventry. With the signing of Ethan Galbraith, Stoke City will be looking to improve their form and push for a top-half finish in the Championship.
