Johnson confident Stoke can improve after rough start to Championship season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 11:41 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Ben Johnson, a new signing for Stoke City, expressed belief that the team can rebound from consecutive losses in their opening Championship matches. Johnson made his debut in a 3-1 defeat at Southampton over the weekend. Despite facing early challenges, he emphasized the importance of managing games effectively and noted that injuries have affected team performance. Johnson, who previously helped Ipswich Town gain promotion, hopes to contribute positively as more players return from injury.
- •Stoke City lost both opening matches of the Championship season.
- •Johnson joined from Ipswich Town on a season-long loan.
- •He debuted in a 3-1 loss to Southampton.
- •Johnson believes results will change as the team manages games better.
- •Expectations are high as injured players return to the lineup.
- 11:41 AMYahoo Sports — Stoke results will change - Johnson
"New Stoke City signing Ben Johnson believes their fortunes will change after losing both their opening Championship matches of the season.
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