The 1-0 win was far from a classic at Hillsborough, but who stood out as a key man in the win? Let’s take a look at the player ratings.
1. Cameron Dawson - 8
Had little to do behind a defence that did it's job manfully, but gets an extra point for a vital, classy save to deny the head of Gregory on 62 minutes. Distribution could have been better. Photo: Steve Ellis
2. Liam Palmer - 7
Defended well again, but misplaced a couple of passes early doors and never seemed to recover with ball at feet. Seems comfortable back on the right and is a key man in a defence ticking over nicely. Photo: Steve Ellis
3. Dominic Iorfa - 8
Another solid display from the big centre-back, who's pace cut out any notion of a Stoke attack once or twice. Produced a brilliant block to deny NDaiye just before the hour and a classy tackle to stop Hogan after 70. Photo: Steve Ellis
4. Julian Borner - 7
Consistent in his consistency. That partnership with Iorfa, although rarely tested on the night, just gets better and better. Photo: Steve Ellis