Stoke City Battles Back to Earn Draw Against Blackburn

Adam Forshaw's rare goal had given Blackburn a 1-1 lead, but Crystal Palace loanee Jesurun Rak-Sakyi equalized for Stoke City in the 56th minute. The match ended with Stoke a man down after Ash Phillips was sent off. Forshaw's goal, his first since February 2025, was not enough to secure a win for Blackburn. Despite being reduced to 10 men, Stoke held on for a draw. The result leaves Blackburn four points above the relegation zone. Stoke manager Mark Robins and Blackburn manager Michael O'Neill shared their thoughts on the match and their teams' chances of survival.