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Mark Robins nails key Championship trait for Stoke City to master

This season's Championship is even more tight than normal…

By Peter Smith · Stoke-on-Trent Live

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 12:44 PM

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Mark Robins emphasized that mastering fine margins and remaining clinical are vital traits for Stoke City in the Championship.
Five of Stoke City's six league victories this season have been determined by a single-goal margin.
Stoke have had 12 different goal scorers since altering their tactical shape on transfer deadline day.

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Mark Robins highlighted the fine margins in the Championship, noting that success requires maintaining concentration and clinical efficiency at both ends of the pitch. Stoke City have secured five of their six wins by a one-goal margin this season, reflecting a wider league trend where 71 percent of matches have ended in draws or single-goal differences.

Robins praised goalkeeper Viktor Johansson's impact and pointed out the team's ability to stay competitive even after conceding. Stoke, who have featured 12 different goal scorers since changing formation on deadline day, next host Bristol City at the bet365 Stadium.

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