Championship

Preston North End 1-1 Stoke City: Lewis Baker’s equaliser gives Mark Robins hope

Stoke City boss Mark Robins was quick to heap praise on Lewis Baker after his leveller gave his side a vital point at Preston North End as they look to beat the drop.

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The Football League Paper Team
6 April 2025

By Jonny Bentley

PRESTON NE 1
Kesler-Hayden 10

STOKE CITY 1
Baker (pen) 75
Stoke City boss Mark Robins was quick to heap praise on Lewis Baker after his leveller gave his side a vital point at Preston North End as they look to beat the drop.
Kaine Kesler-Hayden bagged the opening goal for the hosts in the 10th minute, and it looked like they would hang on for the win before Baker levelled in the 75th-minute from the penalty spot.
The Stoke boss said of Baker: “He’s been really good since he came back for me.
“We’ve played him in different positions, a little bit deeper and a little bit hi...

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