Stoke City boss Mark Robins: 'Anything is possible' in Championship title race

Stoke City boss Mark Robins: 'Anything is possible' in Championship title race

Stoke City manager Mark Robins is optimistic about the team's chances in the Championship title race, despite being 40 points behind leaders Coventry. He believes 'anything is possible' and wants fans to 'reach for the stars'.

What happened?

In an interview, Robins expressed his confidence in the team's ability to compete in the Championship title race. He stated that the team has invested heavily on and off the field to improve their chances of promotion.

Why it matters for Stoke City

Robins' comments are a boost to the team's fans, who have been eagerly awaiting the start of the new season. The team's investment in the medical department under Damian Roden is also seen as a positive step towards improving player availability and performance.

What comes next?

Stoke City will face Cardiff in their next fixture on August 8th. The team will be looking to build on their pre-season momentum and make a strong start to the new season.

League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 17th in Championship, 55 pts, 15W-10D-21L from 46 games, recent form LLLLD. Goals this season: 51 scored, 56 conceded (-5 goal difference). Title race: 40 points behind leaders Coventry. Last result: Bristol City 2-0 Stoke City (2026-05-02). Recent form (last 5): 0W-0D-5L (LLLLL, most recent first); lost the last 5. Next fixture: vs Cardiff (away, 2026-09-08).