Stoke City and QPR square off at Bet365 Stadium at 4:00 PM Jan 17, 2026, with momentum, pride, and points at stake in the Championship.

Stoke City enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 3 wins from their last 5 matches. QPR will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, both teams are level with 4 wins each in 10 past encounters. 2 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw QPR came out on top 0-1.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. Stoke City may hold the edge at Bet365 Stadium, but QPR's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.