The England. National League Cup. Group stage continues with an electrifying showdown as Scunthorpe United hosts Stoke City on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 20:00 local time. The match takes place at Home Arena in Germany, where fans are already buzzing with anticipation. Referee Frank Willenborg will officiate the encounter. Weather conditions are expected to be Overcast, 15Β°C. Scunthorpe United comes into this fixture with momentum, although the potential absence of Wolf could impact their lineup. On the other side, Stoke City faces similar concerns with KrΓΌger listed as doubtful. Historical encounters between these two sides have always been dramatic: Scunthorpe United 4 - 0 Stoke City (2024). Scunthorpe United 1 - 3 Stoke City (2024). Scunthorpe United 0 - 2 Stoke City (2025). Scunthorpe United 3 - 2 Stoke City (2021). Scunthorpe United 1 - 0 Stoke City (2023). Our prediction for this exciting clash: 1:0.