Town recorded back-to-back 0-0 draws for the first time under Kieran McKenna as they were frustrated to a goalless stalemate by 10-man Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium. The Potters were reduced in number on 67 after midfielder Jordan Thompson was dismissed for a second yellow card for something he said to the referee - having been fortunate not to have been shown a straight red in the first - with the Blues dominating from there but without ever really looking like grabbing their first goal of 2024.
Town hit the top of the early-season Championship table after goals from Luke Woolfenden and sub Kayden Jackson saw them to a deserved 2-0 victory over Stoke City in their home opener. Woolfenden nodded the Blues into the lead in the 23rd minute, then Jackson confirmed the three points on 81.