Stoke City and Norwich City played out a 1-1 draw in the Sky Bet Championship at the bet365 Stadium on Saturday, 19th October 2024, with an attendance of 23,002. The match report, as detailed by Sky Sports, highlights a strong performance from both teams.
Ante Crnac opened the scoring for the Canaries, marking his first goal since joining from Rakow Czestochowa in the summer. Crnac found the net just before half-time, capitalising on a deflected shot from substitute Oscar Schwartau, firing home a half-volley. However, Stoke responded quickly, with Million Manhoef netting an equaliser in the sixth minute of stoppage time, bending a left-footed shot into the top corner.
Norwich's only change from their previous match, a 4-0 victory against Hull City, saw George Long step in for the injured Angus Gunn. Long was tested early, making key saves from Tom Cannon and Kenny McLean, while Stoke controlled the initial stages of the match.
Norwich began the second half with urgency, looking to regain their lead through Josh Sargent, but they could not find the finishing touch. Championship joint-top scorer Borja Sainz also struggled to convert chances, with his efforts saved comfortably by Stoke's goalkeeper Viktor Johansson.
Both teams had opportunities to claim all three points, but ultimately settled for a draw, reflecting the competitive nature of the Championship this season.