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Stoke City – Interesting Facts

When were Stoke City founded?

Stoke City Football Club is widely recognized as having been founded in 1863 as Stoke Ramblers, making it one of the oldest professional football clubs in the world. Although 1863 is the official club date.

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What were they previously named?

1863–1870s: Stoke Ramblers F.C.
1870s–1925: Stoke Football Club (also referred to as Stoke F.C.)
1925–Present: Stoke City Football Club.

Who are their local rivals?

Port Vale
West Bromwich Albion
Wolverhampton Wanderers

What nicknames have they had?

The Potters: This nickname is a direct reference to the renowned pottery industry in Stoke-on-Trent, which is often referred to as “The Potteries”. The name reflects the city’s heritage and has been associated with the club for most of its existence.
Other References: While “The Potters” is the official nickname, they are sometimes referred to simply as Stoke or City.

What home stadiums names have they had?

Victoria Ground (1878–1997): Their home for 119 years, located in Stoke-on-Trent.
Britannia Stadium (1997–2016): The new all-seater stadium, opened in 1997.
bet365 Stadium (2016–Present): Renamed due to a sponsorship deal.