Stoke City Holds Off Blackburn to Secure a Draw

Adam Forshaw scored his first goal since February 2025, giving Blackburn a 1-1 draw against 10-man Stoke City. Forshaw's goal, his third in a decade, came in the 21st minute. However, Stoke equalized in the 56th minute through Crystal Palace loanee Jesurun Rak-Sakyi. The match ended with Stoke a man down after Ash Phillips was dismissed for a second bookable offense. The draw brings Blackburn four points above the relegation zone. Stoke manager Mark Robins expressed his frustration, stating that the team needs Championship-ready players to achieve promotion. Meanwhile, Blackburn's Michael O'Neill emphasized the importance of every point, saying the team cannot rely on others for favors and must take their form and belief into the remaining games.