Player ratings

DAVIES: Series of eyecatching saves, including a flying stop vs Austin at start of second half. Brilliant penalty save followed by outrageous one-on-one. QPR had scored in previous 31 league games. Magnificent ............................... 9

SMITH: A big shift at right wing-back, including one wellied left-footed shot after he ventured into attack .... 8

TYMON: Linked up well with Vrancic and Campbell when he attacked down the left, sending in a couple of wicked crosses ............... 8

WILMOT: Can’t fault his heart, trying to get on the end of any cross – even some which were out of reach ............................ 8

BATTH: Seemed to win more headers than some players had kicks. Almost scored at the other end too 8

FOX: Offered new and welcome balance on left of back three. Unlucky to pick up booking ...................... 7

ALLEN: Involved whenever possible with some hard running in the middle of midfield three .................. 7

SAWYERS: A bit more allaction, keeping possession but also blocking shots in front of his own area ....... 7

VRANCIC: Brilliantly accurate and weighted through ball for Campbell opener. Central to some of Stoke’s best attacks and took goal very well ......................... 8

FLETCHER: Tied together the attack so well, bringing others into play with his strength and flicks ........... 8

CAMPBELL: Super movement when Stoke attacked and took goal with no little composure and skill ........ 8

SUBSTITUTES

CLUCAS (Sawyers, 56): On to replace injured Sawyers in for bulk of second half. Energy to move the ball around and set up Vrancic for second . ..................... 7

BROWN (Campbell, 67): Added new legs to Stoke attack and offered pace for outlet in closing stages .... 7

INCE (Fletcher, 90): On for five minutes of injury time.6

Not used: Bonham, Chester, Doughty, Sima.