Stoke to face German sides in pre-season

Last updated : 10 June 2005 By Rob Stanway
On July 20th, Stoke will face VFL Osnabruck, of the Bundesliga 3rd north division. The game will take place at the Osnatel Arena with a 7pm Kick Off.

On July 23rd, Stoke will face Hannover 96 - who finished 10th in the German version of premier league last season. This game will take place Wahrendorf Arena in Hannover.

**Stoke City MAD has been informed by Mathias Franke of Hannover, Germany: "when you play Hannover 96 the game will not take place in the big AWD-Arena in the city of Hannover. Just as information for your fans. It will take place in 31319 Sehnde-Ilten. Ilten is 12 km away from Hannover in the south-east."

Mathias also added: We are very happy to welcome Stoke City FC at the end July in Germany. Best wishes from Hannover.


Tickets have yet to be confirmed.

These games are in addition to the current pre season friendlies:
Newcastle Town at the Lyme Valley Stadium on Sun 10th July in the annual meeting of the sides,

Shrewsbury at Gay Meadow on Friday 15th July (7.45ko)

Stockpost at Edgeley Park on Tuesday 26th July (7.45ko)

Stafford Rangers at their home ground on Wed 27th July (7.45ko)

Man City at the Britannia Stadium on Sat 30th July (3pm KO)