Stoke were outclassed by a typically resolute Millwall side on the opening day of the Championship season, conceding twice to loanee defender Charlie Cresswell in a 2-0 away defeat. The Potters were dismal towards the end of the 2021/22 season and a poor start to this campaign will put Michael O'Neill under a lot of pressure. Blackpool enjoyed the perfect start to life under new manager Michael Appleton with Josh Bowler's strike sinking Reading in a 1-0 home victory. The Tangerines face a difficult season to secure survival, but they have a great opportunity to secure six points from their opening two games here. 1:1