This game is in the Championship, kick off at 20:45 on Wednesday 22 January 2025.
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Portsmouth v Stoke Championship
Portsmouth is a historic naval city located on the south coast of England, while Stoke is a former industrial city in the Midlands.
Portsmouth FC, also known as Pompey, won the FA Cup in 2008 and have a strong fan base known as the "Pompey Chimes."\n\n3. Stoke City FC, nicknamed the Potters, have played in the Premier League and were relegated to the Championship in 2018.
Portsmouth's home ground is Fratton Park, which has a capacity of around 20,000, while Stoke's home ground is the bet365 Stadium, which has a capacity of around 30,000.
Portsmouth and Stoke have a historic rivalry dating back to their meetings in the Football League in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Both clubs have experienced financial difficulties in recent years, with Portsmouth entering administration in 2010 and Stoke facing relegation from the Premier League in 2020.