Stoke City Battles Back to Earn Draw Against Blackburn

Adam Forshaw scored his first goal since February 2025 to give Blackburn a 1-1 draw against 10-man Stoke City. Forshaw's 21st-minute goal, his third in a decade, put the visitors ahead, but Crystal Palace loanee Jesurun Rak-Sakyi equalized for Stoke in the 56th minute. The home team finished a man down after Ash Phillips was sent off for a second bookable offense late in the game. Stoke manager Mark Robins expressed his frustration with the fans' discontent, emphasizing the need for patience and unity in the team's quest for improvement. Meanwhile, Blackburn manager Michael O'Neill remains optimistic about his team's chances of survival, highlighting their unbeaten run in five games and the importance of every point in their remaining matches.