About Stoke City FC

Stoke City FC is a professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. The club was formed as Stoke Ramblers, with 1863 recognized as its official foundation year, although some historians cite 1868 as the more documented date of establishment. It adopted the name Stoke City in 1925 after Stoke-on-Trent was granted city status. The club is nicknamed “The Potters,” reflecting the region’s historic pottery industry. Stoke City plays its home matches at the bet365 Stadium, which has been its ground since 1997. The club’s greatest achievement came in 1972 when it won the Football League Cup, its only major trophy to date. Stoke also reached the FA Cup final in 2011 and spent ten consecutive seasons in the Premier League between 2008 and 2018, marking a significant modern era in its history.