Overview

• Substitute Augustus Kargbo levelled in the 82nd minute and later struck the post as Blackburn threatened a late winner.
• Million Manhoef put Stoke ahead early in the second half from a Sorba Thomas pass, registering his third goal of the season.
• Stoke controlled long spells and created clear chances but recorded a third draw in eight days and remain without a win in four league matches.
• Mark Robins criticised sloppy defending and poor clearances, expressing frustration with decision-making while acknowledging relief at taking a point.
• Goalkeepers Balazs Toth and Viktor Johansson made key saves, with Toth twice denying Manhoef and Johansson stopping efforts including a Dion De Neve strike.