Stoke City LFC W vs Derby W: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Stoke City W prepare to host Derby W on February 18, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this ENGLAND: National League North - Women fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Stoke City W, currently 4th in the standings with 23 points from 14 games, trail the leaders by 18 points. They've earned 11 points from 7 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Derby W, sitting 10th with 14 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 8 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Stoke City W and Derby W have favored Stoke City W, with Derby W claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Over the past few seasons, Stoke City W have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Hull W, Stoke City W recorded a 3-1 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Derby W's last outing came against Halifax W, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Stoke City W are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Stoke City W and Derby W are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Stoke City W's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Derby W's games average 2.6 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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