Stoke collected 93 points from 138 on offer and racked up an impressive +39 goal difference as the club returned to the second tier.

[1] Stoke began their league season away at Hull City and things didn't go according to plan the "Tigers" winning 1–0.

[1] But then things started to improve, Wigan Athletic were beaten and draws were gained at tricky Exeter and Plymouth.

[1] Stoke then beat traditional rivals West Bromwich Albion 4–3 which sparked a record breaking run of results.

[1] A tremendous run of 25 league games without defeat from 5 September 1992 to 20 February 1993, creating a new club record, Leyton Orient ending that with a single goal victory at Brisbane Road.