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How many points Stoke City need for Championship play-off place after brilliant two months

Stoke City sit level on points at the top of the Championship and Opta analysts are now predicting the Potters for a play-off finish…

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 4:39 PM
How many points Stoke City need for Championship play-off place after brilliant two months
Key Things to Know
  • Opta predicts Stoke City need approximately 68 points to secure a Championship play-off spot.
  • Stoke requires around 39 points from their final 31 games to hit the projected target.
  • Mark Robins' side currently sits level on points with leaders Birmingham and second-placed Middlesbrough.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Opta predicts Stoke City will need approximately 68 points to secure a top-eight Championship play-off spot this season. With 29 points from their opening 15 games, Mark Robins' side requires roughly 39 more points from their remaining 31 fixtures—averaging 1.26 points per game—to qualify.

Stoke currently sits level on points with Middlesbrough and leaders Birmingham at the top of the table. Despite their strong position, Opta projects Stoke to finish eighth, giving them a 36 percent chance of reaching the play-offs amid scrutiny over their underlying expected goals data.

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