The biggest dates on the calendar are...

The EFL fixture list is out and we know you are bursting to know what you've got to look forward to - or dread - from your team this upcoming season.

Here are some key dates to put in your diary:

  • 15 August 2026 - Swansea City (H)

  • 22 August 2026 - Southampton (A)

  • 26 December 2026 - Wrexham (H)

  • 1 January 2027 - West Bromwich Albion (A)

  • 1 May 2027 - Millwall (A)

See Stoke City's full fixture list here.

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