Wanderers are preparing for their second and final home pre-season friendly at the Toughsheet Community Stadium as they face off against Stoke City, a Championship opponent. Stoke City, who finished 17th in the table last season, will kick off their seventh successive season in the Championship against Coventry City on August 10th.
Following their match against Wanderers, Stoke City will play against AZ Alkmaar to wrap up their pre-season schedule. Meanwhile, Wanderers will take on Port Vale at Vale Park in their final test before the League One season begins against Leyton Orient.
Wanderers’ manager, Ian Evatt, is looking forward to the challenge of facing a strong Stoke City side, emphasizing the importance of performing well in preparation for the upcoming season. Dion Charles is set to make a return to action for Wanderers after recovering from a knee injury, while Aaron Collins may miss out due to a knock picked up in the previous match.
On the other hand, Stoke City has made several new signings over the summer, including goalkeeper Viktor Johansson, left wing-back Eric-Junior Bocat, and central defender Ben Gibson. The team is still looking to strengthen their defensive line due to an injury sustained by Michael Rose.
In terms of form, Wanderers recently secured a draw against Fiorentina, with Victor Adeboyejo scoring the equalizer. They have also registered wins against West Bromwich Albion and Chorley, with a loss to Middlesbrough in between. Stoke City, under the management of Steven Schumacher, won against Chester, Cork City, and Crewe Alexandra but suffered a defeat against Stockport County.
The match between Wanderers and Stoke City is scheduled for Tuesday at 7:30pm, with tickets priced at £10 for adults and £5 for over-65s and under-18s. Fans can purchase tickets online.
Overall, both teams are gearing up for an exciting encounter, with Wanderers looking to fine-tune their preparations for the upcoming League One season, while Stoke City aims to continue their strong start under new management. The match promises to be a thrilling contest between two competitive sides.