Stoke City prepares for Southampton after opening loss to Swansea
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:04 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Stoke City's manager Mark Robins stated there is no negativity following the team's opening-day 2-1 home defeat to Swansea City. Ahead of their match against Southampton, Robins emphasized that the loss did not affect team morale. He highlighted the need for players to adapt and develop partnerships on the pitch amid squad changes this summer. Stoke hopes to draw confidence from last season's victory at St. Mary's, where they won 2-1. Robins aims for improved possession in the upcoming match against Southampton.
- •Stoke City lost 2-1 to Swansea City on the opening day.
- •Mark Robins insists morale remains high despite the defeat.
- •Stoke aims to replicate last season's 2-1 win at Southampton.
- •Robins focuses on improving player comfort and partnerships.
- •Next match is scheduled against Southampton this Saturday.
- 1:04 PMYahoo Sports — No Stoke doom and gloom after opening loss - Robins
"Stoke City's opening-day league moss to Swansea has not had a negative impact as they prepare to face Southampton, says boss Mark Robins.
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