2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Regular season, January
Vladimir Sobotka was named to the Czech Republic's men's Olympic team, but a leg injury on January 31 prevented him from participating in the Olympics.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Regular season, January
The Blues had their best start in the first half of the season (41 games) in team history after the January 4 game, with a 29–7–5 record and 63 points.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Regular season, January
Goalie Brian Elliott was named the NHL's Second Star of the Week on January 6 for the week ending Jan. 5, after posting a glittering 3–0–0 record with a 1.00 GAA and a 0.962 save percentage, including one shutout, the 24th of his career and 15th with the Blues. That was one shy of Glenn Hall for #2 in team history. He came within eight seconds of a second shutout against the Minnesota Wild on New Year's Eve.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Regular season, January
Jay Bouwmeester, 30, and Alex Pietrangelo (to be 24 then), both defensemen, represented Canada on the men's Olympic team.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Regular season, January
Vladimir Tarasenko represented Russia on the men's Olympic team. He was a native of Yaroslavl.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Regular season, January
The Blues were back on top of the TSN Power Rankings on January 13, and had a +1.34 per game goal differential.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Regular season, January
Alexander Steen returned to a full practice with the Blues on January 13, still out with a concussion. He led the Blues in goals (24) and scoring (38 points) as of his December 21 injury. His 38 points were fifth in the NHL. This was his concussion, after losing 39 games during the 2011–12 season. The Blues were able to play at a 7–1–1 pace in his nine missed games, through January 10.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Regular season, January
His 38 points led the Blues until T. J. Oshie scored twice in the January 14 game, giving Oshie 39 points with a team-leading 29 assists to go with 10 goals, but playing in 45 games to Steen's 35 games. He was activated on January 17, after missing 11 games since his concussion on December 21. He was fifth-ranked in goals with 24. Named to Sweden's men's Olympic team, as was teammate Patrik Berglund. They were selected on January 7. Steen, 29, representing Sweden for the fourth time overall, first time at the Olympics. Berglund, 25, for the fifth time overall, first time at the Olympics. Altogether, 10 Blues' players have been selected to five countries' Olympic teams.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Regular season, February
On February 6, coach Ken Hitchcock won his 110th game with the Blues, tying him for fourth place with Scotty Bowman on the Blues' list. With the OT win, the Blues moved within two points of Chicago for first place in the Central Division, and three points of the NHL-leading Anaheim Ducks.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Regular season, February
On February 15, at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, T. J. Oshie scored four shootout goals in six attempts (in a preliminary round only for seeding purposes), including the game-winner in a thrilling 3–2 win for the U.S. over Russia in front of 11,678 screaming fans at the Bolshoy Ice Dome. Video. Oshie was a player on the "bubble" whether the U.S. team would add him to its roster or not, but took him because of his success rate in shootouts. At the time of the Olympic break after the February 8 game, Oshie was tied for the team lead in points (46, 14 goals and 32 assists in 57G) with team goal-scoring leader Alexander Steen (28 goals and 18 assists in 46G).


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Regular season, February
On February 28, the Blues traded Jaroslav Halak and Chris Stewart, along with minor leaguer William Carrier and a first-round pick in 2015 and third-round pick in 2016, in exchange for goaltender Ryan Miller and forward Steve Ott of the Buffalo Sabres. Miller and Ott joined the Blues on Sunday for their road game against the Phoenix Coyotes.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Regular season, March
The Blues took over the top spot in the NHL after their March 9 win with 94 points, and became the first team to pass the 100-point level (47–14–7), for the sixth time in their history after beating the Winnipeg Jets on March 17. On March 16, the team lost forward Vladimir Tarasenko because of a hand injury from the previous game on March 15. T. J. Oshie missed his first game of the year, the wild St. Patrick's Day game with numerous fights, to see the birth of his daughter earlier in the day. The Blues are four points ahead of their closest competitors, the Boston Bruins, Anaheim Ducks, and San Jose Sharks for the Presidents' Trophy with 14 games to play.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Regular season, March
On March 22, the Blues clinched a playoff spot for the third consecutive season and 38th in franchise history, after the Phoenix Coyotes lost after the Blues lost to the Philadelphia Flyers. The Blues lead the Western Conference with 101 points (47–16–7) with 12 games remaining.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Regular season, March
With his 16th career shutout for the Blues and 25th career shutout on March 24, Brian Elliott tied Glenn Hall for second place. He accomplished his 25th shutout in only his 209th start. It was the fifth fastest to 25 shutouts in modern NHL history. After 28 games, Elliott has a 17–5–2 record, 1.97 GAA, a .921 save percentage and fourth shutout this year. Jaroslav Halak holds the Blues' record with 20 shutouts.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Regular season, March
T. J. Oshie was named the NHL's Third Star of the Week on March 31, for the week ending March 30. He tied for second place with six points in three games, including his first career hat trick on March 27.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Regular season, April
The Blues set a new team wins record with their 52nd on April 3, breaking the record held by the 1999–2000 Blues team that had 51 wins, 114 points, and won the Presidents' Trophy that season. They were in a strong position for the trophy with 111 points (52–17–7), over Boston by losing one less game then the Bruins, with six games remaining.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Regular season, April
On April 4, Alexander Steen was nominated by the St. Louis chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. The trophy is awarded annually to the player "who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey." Steen led the Blues with 33 goals, and was tied for the team lead with 60 points despite losing 11 games from a concussion in December.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Regular season, April
The Blues Central Division lead evaporated after their fourth consecutive loss on April 10, while the Colorado Avalanche won, tying the Blues with 111 points, but having the season's head-to-head advantage over the Blues.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Regular season, April
T. J. Oshie was hit high by the Wild's Michael Rupp on April 10, in the middle of the second period. Rupp was immediately given a 10-minute match penalty, and subsequently a four-game suspension without pay, from the NHL Department of Player Safety for the illegal hit to the head. The suspension covers the last regular season game and three playoff games. Rupp forfeited $7,692 for those four games. Oshie had 21 goals, and was second on the team with 60 points.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Regular season, April
Just before the regular season came to an end, the Blues were battling several key injuries which contributed to their season-high five-game losing streak headed into the final game on April 13. T. J. Oshie, David Backes, Vladimir Sobotka, Derek Roy, Brenden Morrow and long-injured Vladimir Tarasenko were available for the final game. Patrik Berglund got hurt in the final period of the April 12 game. The playoffs started on April 17.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Regular season, April
Of the eight players sidelined by injury who couldn't play in the last regular season game on April 13, six returned for the first game of the first playoff round, against Chicago on April 17. One of the six was Vladimir Tarasenko, who suffered a broken hand on March 15 with surgery on March 19, and was not expected to be evaluated until after the end of the first round. Only T. J. Oshie and Patrik Berglund won't be ready.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Regular season, April
Fox Sports Midwest had a record broadcast season covering the team. The Blues were seen in 4% of homes in the St. Louis area market who had a television. The previous record was last year (2012–13 season) with a 3.9 rating. The Blues' rating ranked fifth among U.S.-based NHL teams.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Regular season, May
Coach Ken Hitchcock, 62, was extended through the 2014–15 St. Louis Blues season on May 7, as were associate coach Brad Shaw and assistant coach Ray Bennett. The club announced that assistant coach Gary Agnew, and goaltending coach Corey Hirsch were not retained. Hitchcock was the 24th head coach of the Blues, starting on November 7, 2011. He had a 124-55-20 (.673) record in his three years, a record for a Blues' coach. He was an Edmonton, Alberta native, who has a 657-405-78 (.602) lifetime NHL coaching mark. On May 13, 2014, the Blues announced they had hired former Carolina Hurricanes head coach, Kirk Muller as an assistant coach to Hitchcock.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Schedule and results, Pre-season
Notes: Game was played at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Schedule and results, Regular season
Legend:  Win (2 points)  Loss (0 points)  Overtime/shootout loss (1 point)


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Playoffs
The St. Louis Blues entered the playoffs as the Central Division's second seed. They faced the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round. (, )


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Playoffs
The longest game in franchise history ended at 0:26 into the third overtime of Game 1 on April 17, with Alexander Steen scoring the game-winning goal to win, 4–3, ending the 100 min. 26 sec. marathon. Jaden Schwartz scored with 1:45 remaining in the third period to tie it at 3–3. A highlight was forward Maxim Lapierre after inadvertently getting shoved into the goal crease, and then making a save on a shot that sailed past Ryan Miller in the first overtime.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Playoffs
The team ended its scoring drought after 148 minutes 39 seconds with Adam Cracknell's first-ever playoff goal at 4:40 into the first period. Jaden Schwartz and Vladimir Tarasenko also scored their first playoff goals. The home record for a playoff overtime game for the Blues had been 33:49 of extra time in a 5–4 win over Chicago on April 20, 1989. Jay Bouwmeester has the longest consecutive-games streak in major sports at 717 games left in the first overtime and could not return due to dehydration. The Blues had 52 shots on goal to Chicago's 42. The previous longest game was April 7, 1984, with the Blues winning 4–3 over Detroit at 17:07 into the second overtime.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Playoffs
Patrik Berglund returned for Game 3 (April 21) after suffering an upper-body injury on April 11 against Dallas. David Backes won't be able to return after a vicious, illegal hit to the head in Game 2 (April 19) at 15:09 mark in the third period. The instigator on Chicago's team was given a 5-minute charging major, instead of a hit-to-the-head major penalty, also given a Game Misconduct, and subsequently suspended for three games by the NHL's Department of Player Safety. Another member of Chicago's team was accused of cruelly taunting the injured Backes with a "Wakey, wakey, Backes" chant. The Blues said they know what was said and it was not appreciated. The Blues led the series 2–0 after the April 19 game win, 4–3, 5:50 into the first overtime, on a goal by Barret Jackman.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Playoffs
Game 3 on April 21 garnered the highest ratings ever for Fox Sports Midwest in broadcasting a Blues' game with an 11.9 household rating in the St. Louis market. The previous high was 11.0 on April 16, 2012, in the Blues' first-round win at San Jose. The Blues-Blackhawks game was the most-watched program that evening in St. Louis. Viewership peaked at the end of the game at a 14.7 rating/22 share/184,000 households. Game 1 on April 17 was the third-watched all-time with a 10.4 rating. The afternoon Game 2 on April 19 (KSDK) received an 11.2 rating.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Playoffs
Brenden Morrow missed Game 4, and was out for the remainder of the first round series. Game 5 on April 25 was broadcast on NBC Sports instead of Fox Sports Midwest. Game 6 on Sunday, April 27, was broadcast on NBC, at 2pm.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Playoffs
Vladimir Tarasenko, after four games (April 23) led the NHL with four playoff goals. Kevin Shattenkirk had one goal and four assists for five points, tied for second among defensemen.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Playoffs
The Blues got captain David Backes back for Game 5 at home (April 25), playing in 21:35 on 34 shifts, and the team outhitting Chicago 54–17, but it was for naught as the team lost 3–2 in the fourth overtime game, with them missing the net numerous times in shots, and too frequently an open net. Through the five games, the team has missed the net a whopping 88 times on shots made, and had another 68 shots blocked by Chicago defenders. Coach Ken Hitchcock changed lines on both offense and defense with Alexander Steen joining Vladimir Sobotka and Vladimir Tarasenko on a second line.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Player statistics, Skaters
+ indicates on Injured Reserve. * indicates not currently on the active roster. ‡Traded away mid-season, date in ( ). Stats reflect time with Blues only. †Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Blues, acquired date in ( ). Stats reflect time with Blues only. Bold = leading team in category.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Roster
Updated April 27, 2014, end of season (see 2014–15 St. Louis Blues season for updated roster).


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Transactions
The Blues have been involved in the following transactions during the 2013–14 season


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Farm teams, Chicago Wolves
The Peoria (Illinois) Rivermen were the Blues American Hockey League affiliate in 2012–13


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Farm teams, Chicago Wolves
On April 1, 2013, the Blues announced that the Vancouver Canucks on March 29 agreed to buy the Rivermen from the Blues, pending approval from the NHL. It was expected the Blues would affiliate with the AHL's Chicago Wolves for the 2013–14 season. The Blues officially announced their affiliation with the Wolves on April 23, for at least three seasons. They played in the Allstate Arena in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont. The team was formerly affiliated with the Vancouver Canucks from 2011–2013, and the Atlanta Thrashers from 2001–2011.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Farm teams, Chicago Wolves
The swap was hard to take for the fans of the team, but the team's attendance was light, and the sponsorship not very strong. The team was one of the premier franchises in the AHL. The team's owner was Don Levin, coached by Scott Arniel, and their GM was Wendell Young.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Farm teams, St. Charles Chill
The Blues announced an affiliation with the St. Charles Chill of the Central Hockey League on October 17, and join the Chicago Wolves as a source for player development. The Chill begin their inaugural season on October 19, and played at the Family Arena in St. Charles.


2013–14 St. Louis Blues season, Draft picks
St. Louis Blues' picks at the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, to be held in Newark, New Jersey on June 30, 2013.


2013–14 Stanford Cardinal men's basketball team
The 2013–14 Stanford Cardinal men's basketball team represented Stanford University during the 2013–14 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Cardinal, led by sixth year head coach Johnny Dawkins, played their home games at Maples Pavilion and were members of the Pac-12 Conference.


2013–14 Stanford Cardinal women's basketball team
The 2013–14 Stanford Cardinal women's basketball team  represented Stanford University during the 2013–14 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Cardinal, led by twenty-eighth year head coach Tara VanDerveer, played their home games at the Maples Pavilion and were a members of the Pac-12 Conference. They finished the season with a 33–4 overall, 17–1 to win their twenty-fourth regular season Pac-12 title. They lost in the quarterfinals of the 2014 Pac-12 Conference Women's Basketball Tournament to USC.


2013–14 Stanford Cardinal women's basketball team
They were invited to the 2014 NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament which they defeated South Dakota in the first round, Florida State in the second round, Penn State in the sweet sixteen, North Carolina in the elite eight to make their twelfth Final Four appearance. In the final four the Cardinal were defeated by the 2014 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament champion, Connecticut.


2013–14 Stationery Stores season
The 2014 Stationery Stores F.C. season was the first season for Stationery Stores F.C. in the Nigerian National League (and at any level in Nigerian football) since 2004, when the club couldn't complete their fixtures due to lack of finances and in-fighting amongst the Adebajo family that owned the club. In February 2014, it was announced Stores would buy Union Bank F.C. 's slot  in the National League a ten-year exile. They finished at the bottom of the table with 8 wins, 7 draws and 15 losses, confirming relegation to the Nigeria Nationwide League.


2013–14 Stationery Stores season, Current squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2013–14 Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks basketball team
The 2013–14 Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks basketball team represented Stephen F. Austin University during the 2013–14 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Ladyjacks were led by fourth year head coach Brandon Schneider and played their home games at the William R. Johnson Coliseum. They are members of the Southland Conference. The Ladyjacks were Southland Conference regular season co-champions with Lamar and were runner-up in the 2014 Southland Conference Women's Basketball Tournament. They closed out post-season play as Runner-up in the 2014 Women's Basketball Invitational.


2013–14 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks basketball team
The 2013–14 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks basketball team represented Stephen F. Austin University during the 2013–14 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Lumberjacks were led by new head coach Brad Underwood and played their home games at the William R. Johnson Coliseum. They were members of the Southland Conference. They finished the season 32–3, 18–0 in Southland play to claim their second consecutive Southland regular season championship. They were champions of the Southland Conference Tournament to earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. In the NCAA Tournament, they upset VCU in the second round before losing in the third round to UCLA.


2013–14 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks basketball team
The team has been regarded in the national media as the biggest "cinderella" team in the NCAA March Madness tournament.


2013–14 Stetson Hatters men's basketball team
The 2013–14 Stetson Hatters men's basketball team represented Stetson University during the 2013–14 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Hatters, led by first year head coach Corey Williams, played their home games at the Edmunds Center and were members of the Atlantic Sun Conference. They finished the season 7–24, 5–13 in A-Sun play to finish in a tie for eighth place. They lost in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Sun Tournament to Florida Gulf Coast.


2013–14 Stevenage F.C. season
The 2013–14 season was Stevenage F.C. 's fourth season in the Football League, where the club competed in League One. This article shows statistics of the club's players in the season, and also lists all matches that the club played in the season. Their 18th-place finish during the 2012–13 campaign meant it would be Stevenage's third season of playing in League One, having only spent three years as a Football League club.


2013–14 Stevenage F.C. season, Match results, Pre-season
In June 2013, Stevenage announced that their pre-season campaign would consist of five friendlies to prepare for the 2013–14 season. Two days later, on 20 June, slight amendments were made to the list, with the club facing Championship side Watford at Broadhall Way on 20 July, instead of a trip to Chelmsford City as originally scheduled. One further fixture was added in early July, with a Manchester United XI visiting Broadhall Way on 26 July. Ahead of the pre-season campaign, the team travelled to La Manga in Spain to take part in a four-day training camp.


2013–14 Stevenage F.C. season, Match results, Pre-season
The club opened the pre-season schedule with a behind-closed-doors friendly against newly promoted League Two side Mansfield Town, winning 5–2 courtesy of goals from Filipe Morais, Dani López, Robin Shroot and a brace from Roarie Deacon. Two days later, Stevenage travelled to another newly promoted team, this time Biggleswade Town of the Southern League Premier Division. The game ended 6–0 in Stevenage's favour, with strikers Oumare Tounkara and Dani López both scoring two apiece, and midfielders Luke Freeman and Matt Ball also netting.


2013–14 Stevenage F.C. season, Match results, Pre-season
The club's first home fixture of pre-season took place on 16 July, entertaining a Queens Park Rangers XI at Broadhall Way. Stevenage won the match 2–0 courtesy of first-half goals from Greg Tansey and Luke Freeman. Back-to-back home defeats to Championship opposition followed. Stevenage's first defeat of pre-season came courtesy of a 2–0 loss to Watford, before a Luke Varney hat-trick gave Leeds United a 3–0 win at Broadhall Way three days later.


2013–14 Stevenage F.C. season, Match results, Pre-season
Three days after the defeat to Leeds, on 26 July, Stevenage entertained a Manchester United XI, with the game ending 2–2 – both of Stevenage's goals coming from Darius Charles after the hosts had trailed by two goals. A day later, the club's pre-season schedule concluded with a 5–0 win at Hitchin Town, with goals coming from Roarie Deacon, Robin Shroot and a Dani López hat-trick.


2013–14 Stevenage F.C. season, Match results, League One
The 2013–14 League One fixtures were released on 19 June 2013, with Stevenage opening their league campaign at home to Oldham Athletic on 3 August 2013. This meant it was the fifth straight season that Stevenage had opened their campaign with a home fixture. The game ended 4–3 in Oldham's favour, with six of the seven goals coming in the second-half. Stevenage's Darius Charles gave the home side the lead just before half-time, firing in from close range after Luke Jones' header had rebounded back off the post. The visitors then scored three unanswered times after the interval.


2013–14 Stevenage F.C. season, Match results, League One
The first came courtesy of a James Tarkowski volley from Jose Baxter's inswinging free-kick. Baxter then gave Oldham the lead from the penalty spot, before Cristian Montaño ran the length of the pitch to double their advantage. Stevenage fought back with two goals in seven minutes; new signing Oumare Tounkara squared the ball for Greg Tansey to finish from six yards out, and then Filipe Morais levelled after beating the offside trap following Tansey's floated free-kick.


2013–14 Stevenage F.C. season, Match results, League One
With just three minutes remaining, Baxter scored his second goal from the penalty spot after Charles was adjudged to have handled the ball when blocking Charlie MacDonald's shot, with the goal ensuring the three points went the way of the visitors. A second league defeat followed a week later, with the club losing 1–0 to Swindon Town at the County Ground, courtesy of Massimo Luongo's 25-yard first-half strike. A week later, Stevenage fell to their third consecutive league defeat, a 1–0 home defeat to Leyton Orient, with a Kevin Lisbie header settling the match in the first-half.


2013–14 Stevenage F.C. season, Match results, League One
Following three successive league defeats by a one-goal margin, Stevenage secured their first league win of the season on 24 August, winning 1–0 away at Notts County. The only goal of the game came in injury-time, with James Dunne firing home following good work from Robin Shroot down the left wing. A 1–1 home draw against Bradford City was Stevenage's last game in August. Greg Tansey gave Stevenage the lead from the penalty spot midway through the first-half. Bradford equalised three minutes after the interval through Kyel Reid's curling free kick.


2013–14 Stevenage F.C. season, Match results, League One
Stevenage made it three unbeaten when they drew 0–0 away at Tranmere Rovers on 7 September. The run came to an end the following week when the club fell to a 3–0 defeat to Preston North End at Deepdale. In what was Graham Westley's first return to the club that sacked him seven months earlier, Preston took the lead in first-half injury-time through Paul Huntington's header.


2013–14 Stevenage F.C. season, Match results, League One
Former Stevenage player, Scott Laird, then doubled the home side's advantage, before he provided the third goal late-on when he crossed the ball to Kevin Davies, who was on hand to slide the ball home from an acute angle. Stevenage then lost 3–1 at home to Carlisle United on 21 September. The away side took a one-goal lead into the break courtesy of a close range Lee Miller strike, before Stevenage responded through a Greg Tansey penalty after Luke Freeman had been fouled in the area.


2013–14 Stevenage F.C. season, Match results, League One
Carlisle retook the lead with just ten minutes remaining when Matty Robson fired home a left-footed shot, before David Amoo secured the win five minutes later following a late counterattack. Another heavy loss followed a week later, this time a 4–1 away defeat at the hands of Milton Keynes Dons. MK Dons were three goals to the good after just 23 minutes, before a Darren Potter own goal reduced the deficit just before the interval. There was to be no second-half comeback, and MK Dons restored their three-goal cushion with a Shaun Williams penalty on the hour mark. This meant that Stevenage had now conceded ten goals in their last three games.


2013–14 Stevenage F.C. season, Match results, League One
October began with a fourth straight league defeat, a 1–0 home loss to Coventry City. The only goal of the game came after half-an-hour, with Leon Clarke latching onto Robin Shroot's misguided backpass to make no mistake from inside the area. Stevenage secured their first home league victory of the season in their following match, on 12 October, with a 2–1 win over Brentford. After trailing early-on from a close range Clayton Donaldson goal, Stevenage responded through two quickfire François Zoko goals.


2013–14 Stevenage F.C. season, Match results, League One
The first of which came when Zoko, making his league debut for the club, pounced on goalkeeper David Button's error to level, before the same man turned in the rebound after Jordan Burrow's initial shot had been saved. A week later, Stevenage narrowly lost away at Walsall, losing 2–1. François Zoko scored Stevenage's goal, a late consolation strike after Walsall had earned a commanding lead courtesy of goals either side of the half-time interval. Just three days later, on 22 October, Stevenage earned a convincing 3–0 away victory over Crewe Alexandra.


2013–14 Stevenage F.C. season, Match results, League One
All three goals came in the opening 20 minutes of the match. Filipe Morais opened the scoring when he latched onto François Zoko's knock down to finish calmly. Just two minutes later, Stevenage had doubled their advantage, this time through Luke Freeman's driven effort from a tight angle. Morais then scored his second of the match when he collected the ball outside the area and curled a shot past Steve Phillips in the Crewe goal. Stevenage secured back-to-back league wins for the first time in the season when they defeated Crawley Town 2–0 at Broadhall Way on 26 October. A powerful header from defender Peter Hartley gave the home side the lead after just eight minutes, before Michael Doughty doubled their advantage in injury-time with a left-footed shot that crept into the corner of the goal.


2013–14 Stevenage F.C. season, Match results, League Cup
First Round fixtures for the competition were released on 17 June 2013, with Stevenage being drawn at home to Championship opposition in the form of Ipswich Town. The match, played on 6 August, ended 2–0 in Stevenage's favour, the club's first competitive victory of the season. Both goals came in the second-half, the first coming from the penalty spot after Oumare Tounkara had been fouled in the area; with the resultant spot-kick being converting by Filipe Morais.


2013–14 Stevenage F.C. season, Match results, League Cup
Debutant Jordan Burrow doubled Stevenage's lead, sliding in from close range following good work from Robin Shroot and Simon Heslop down the right hand side. The victory meant Stevenage had progressed to the Second Round of the competition for only the second time in their history. Two days later, on 8 August, the draw for the next round was made, with the club being dealt their first ever away tie in the League Cup, facing Premier League side Everton at Goodison Park.


2013–14 Stevenage F.C. season, Match results, League Cup
The club's tie against Everton took place on 28 August, narrowly falling to a 2–1 defeat after extra-time. Stevenage took the lead ten minutes before half-time when Luke Freeman was on hand to score from close range after the Everton defence had failed to clear Oumare Tounkara's cross. The Premier League outfit equalised in first-half injury-time when Gerard Deulofeu jinked his way into the box before calmly stroking the ball into the bottom corner of the goal. Both teams had chances to win the tie in normal time, but it was ultimately Marouane Fellaini who won it for Everton in extra-time, capitalising on a defensive mistake to score from six yards out.


2013–14 Stevenage F.C. season, Match results, Football League Trophy
Stevenage were awarded a bye to the Second Round of the Football League Trophy. This is because the competition is split into Northern and Southern sections, with eight clubs in each section bypassing the First Round draw. The Second Round draw was made on 7 September 2013, with the club being drawn at home against fellow League One side Milton Keynes Dons. The match was played just over a month after the draw was made, on 8 October, with Stevenage securing a 2–1 victory courtesy of a second-half comeback.


2013–14 Stevenage F.C. season, Match results, Football League Trophy
Milton Keynes had taken the lead midway through the first-half when Shaun Williams converted from the penalty spot. A debut goal from striker François Zoko restored parity in the match shortly after the interval, with the Ivorian poking in Michael Doughty's initial effort. Stevenage then turned the match on its head when Zoko's cross was handled in the area, with Filipe Morais scoring the subsequent spot-kick.


2013–14 Stirling & District Amateur Football Association
Statistics of the Stirling & District AFA in season 2013–14. Bonnybridge AFC won the Premier Division


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season
The 2013–14 season was Stoke City's sixth season in the Premier League and the 58th in the top tier of English football.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season
Stoke went into the 2013–14 season under new manager Mark Hughes following the departure of Tony Pulis at the end of last season. Hughes stated his intent to change the teams' style of play to a more possession based game but a lack of transfer activity before the season started saw Stoke installed as one of the bookies favourites for relegation. Stoke began well narrowly losing to Liverpool and then beating Crystal Palace and West Ham but the club failed to address their goalscoring problem in the transfer market with winger Marko Arnautović the only forward signed during the summer.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season
This proved problematic for Stoke as they went through September and October without a win, picking up just two points and scoring only three goals. Stoke improved in November and December going a run of one defeat in seven games which included a 3–2 win over Chelsea although they did end 2013 with heavy defeats at Newcastle and Tottenham. Stoke had a poor January picking up just one point and defeat at Sunderland left the side on the edge of the relegation places.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season
However the arrival of Peter Odemwingie from Cardiff City in a swap deal with Kenwyne Jones saw Hughes able to change his formation and tactics which instantly paid off with a 2–1 victory over Manchester United on 1 February. Stoke's form and performances improved thereafter and they went through March unbeaten with four victories. Stoke maintained their form until the end of the season where they finished in 9th position with 50 points their best finish since the 1974–75 season.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Pre-season
Stoke ended the 2012–13 season in 13th position with 42 points in what was a season of little excitement or progress and led to the departure of manager Tony Pulis. Another Welshman, Mark Hughes emerged as the boards favoured candidate to take over the job. News of his potential arrival was met with a largely negative reaction from the supporters who saw Hughes as an underwhelming choice mainly due to his poor spell in charge of Queens Park Rangers. Hughes was appointed Stoke manager on 30 May 2013 signing a three-year contract.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Pre-season
Hughes's first task was to release Rory Delap, Mamady Sidibe, Matthew Upson, Dean Whitehead, Carlo Nash and Matthew Lund whilst he gave Jermaine Pennant a new contract. He made his first signing on 28 June 2013 with Dutch international left-back Erik Pieters arriving from PSV Eindhoven for a fee of €3.6 million (£3 million). This was followed by Spanish defender Marc Muniesa on a free transfer from Barcelona.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Pre-season
Stoke returned to training on 8 July where the squad met up with Mark Hughes at Clayton Wood for the first time. The next day they went to nearby St George's Park for fitness tests. The squad then travelled to Évian-les-Bains for a five-day training camp. They squad then spent a week at Clayton Wood, playing a match against Burton Albion, winning 2–0 before departing for the United States to play friendlies against Houston Dynamo, FC Dallas and Philadelphia Union. Stoke announced that they will offer supporters free bus travel to every Premier League away game in the 2013–14 season.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Pre-season
Stoke's first pre-season match against Houston ended in a 2–0 defeat with goals from Andrew Driver and Giles Barnes. Stoke performed better in their next match against FC Dallas, and won the match 1–0 thanks to a well worked goal scored by Walters. However the match did end on a poor note as Cameron Jerome saw a penalty kick saved by Chris Seitz and then Andy Wilkinson was sent-off for a poor tackle. Stoke's final match in the United States saw them beat the Philadelphia Union 2–0 thanks to early goals from Michael Kightly and Brek Shea. However the match was overshadowed due to an injury sustained by Shea. On their return to the UK, Stoke took on Mark Hughes' hometown club Wrexham and won 1–0 with Walters scoring the goal. Stoke ended their pre-season with a goalless draw against Italian side Genoa.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, August
Stoke's first match of the 2013–14 saw them come up against Liverpool at Anfield and prior to the match Hughes spoke of his intentions of playing an attacking style of football. City suffered a blow before kick-off after Wilson Palacios pulled out after feeling ill in the warm-up and was taken to hospital where he underwent a "minor surgical procedure". A frantic opening 15 minutes saw Stoke hit the crossbar through Robert Huth and Kolo Touré did likewise for Liverpool who then saw Daniel Sturridge have a goal ruled out for offside.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, August
Asmir Begović was forced to make a number of fine saves to keep Liverpool out but he did conceded one after 37 minutes after a low shot from Sturridge found its way in to the bottom corner. Liverpool controlled most of the second half in particular Philippe Coutinho and only some more saves from Begović kept Stoke in the match. Stoke did have the chance to come away with a point after Daniel Agger handled in the area in the final moments but Jonathan Walters saw his spot kick saved by Simon Mignolet who also blocked Kenwyne Jones' rebound meaning that Hughes' first match ended in a defeat.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, August
Hughes' first home match against Ian Holloway's Crystal Palace saw Stoke play poorly in the first half with Peter Crouch guilty of poor finishing. Palace took advantage with Marouane Chamakh getting the better of Ryan Shawcross to put the Eagles in front. Stoke improved greatly in the second half and won the match with goals from Adam and Shawcross to earn Stoke their first win of the season.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, August
After beating Walsall in the League Cup Stoke made the trip to the capital to take on West Ham United. Stoke produced arguably their best away performance in the Premier League as they controlled the 90 minutes at Upton Park and won the match late on after substitute Jermaine Pennant curled in a free-kick past Jussi Jääskeläinen. After the match Hughes stated that it was a 'near-perfect' performance from his side.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, September
On transfer deadline day Stoke brought in Stephen Ireland on loan from Aston Villa and Austrian forward Marko Arnautović from Werder Bremen while Michael Kightly, Ryan Shotton and Cameron Jerome all left the club on long-term loans. After the international break the Premier League returned with Hughes coming up against one of his former clubs, Manchester City. Stoke produced another solid and fluent performance and had a number of fine opportunities to win the match but were guilty of some poor finishing. Man City on the other hand were disappointing and rarely troubled the Stoke defence and the match ended in a goalless draw.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, September
Stoke then travelled to Arsenal where they were defeated 3–1 with goals from Aaron Ramsey, Per Mertesacker and Bacary Sagna whilst Geoff Cameron scored his first goal for Stoke. It was a poor defensive performance from City as all of Arsenal goals came from set-pieces.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, September
The following week saw Stoke produce an abject performance against Chris Hughton's Norwich City. The Canaries were on top for most of the match and earned a 1–0 win after Jonny Howson's 25-yard strike in the first half.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, October
Stephen Ireland made his first start for Stoke away at Fulham on 5 October whose manager Martin Jol went into the match under great pressure. Stoke were the better team and had two penalty appeals dismissed by the referee Roger East in the first half. Huth then had two headers cleared off the line by the Fulham defence before Darren Bent scored to win the match for the Cottagers.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, October
After the international break Stoke returned to action with a home match against Midlands rivals West Bromwich Albion. Stoke went into the game with only four goals to their name in seven matches and again they failed to register a goal as the match ended in a 0–0 draw. Stoke were fortunate to get a point from the match as Begović had to make three saves to keep out Stéphane Sessègnon and Albion should have had a penalty when Charlie Adam tripped Youssouf Mulumbu.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, October
Stoke then travelled to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United and made a great start with Peter Crouch, making his first start since 24 August, scoring in the fourth minute. Stoke had chances to extend their lead through Walters but David de Gea made a fine double save before Robin van Persie scored just before half time. Stoke did go into the break in front however as Marko Arnautović scored his first Stoke goal from a 25-yard free-kick. Arnautović went off injured early into the second half and Stoke were unable to hold on for victory as goals from Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernández meant that Stoke ended October just outside the relegation zone.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, November
Strong winds greeted high flying Southampton at the Britannia Stadium and Stoke took the unusual step of deciding to swap ends after winning the toss. It was a decision which instantly paid off as Southampton gave the ball away from kick-off and Pieters passed the ball back to goalkeeper Begović whose long kick downfield deceived Artur Boruc after only 13 seconds, becoming the second Stoke 'keeper to score a goal with the other being Dennis Herod. It was not enough to earn Stoke the win as Jay Rodriguez's looping header earned the Saints a point.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, November
Stoke then travelled to Swansea on 10 November and scored twice in the first half through Walters and Ireland. However, a second half collapse saw the Swans score three goals to make the score 3–2. Stoke rescued a point after Charlie Adam converted a penalty in the final minute and the match ended 3–3.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, November
After the international break the Premier League returned with a match against Sunderland at the Britannia. The Potters took the lead through Charlie Adam just past the half-hour after being set-up by Steven Nzonzi. Sunderland's task was made harder when Wes Brown was sent-off for a sliding tackle on Adam although Brown clearly won the ball. In the second half Stoke created and missed a number of chances before Nzonzi chipped the ball past Vito Mannone to seal a 2–0 victory, ending a run of eight matches without a win.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, November
Stoke were dealt a blow before their next match against Everton with Robert Huth being ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgery. In his place came Marc Muniesa for his first Premier League start but Stoke went onto produce an abject performance and crashed to a 4–0 defeat.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, December
Stoke began the festive period with a frustrating goalless draw against newly promoted Cardiff City at the Britannia. Stoke had good chances to win the match but were guilty of some very poor finishing, having 17 shots with only two on target.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, December
José Mourinho's Chelsea side were next to arrive at the Britannia and they made a quick start taking the lead through German winger André Schürrle after 10 minutes. Chelsea continued to dominate but could not get a second goal and just before half time Peter Crouch took advantage of a mistake from Petr Čech from a corner. Stoke came back into the match after the break and Stephen Ireland scored with a placed shot only for Schürrle to score just three minutes later. He almost got a hat-trick but his long range effort cannoned off the crossbar. Ireland then wasted a good chance before Oussama Assaidi curled in a last minute winner to win the game 3–2. It was Stoke's first league win over Chelsea since the 1974–75 season.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, December
The next match against Hull City was a dour 0–0 draw with both teams struggling to create clear goal scoring opportunities.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, December
The final home match of 2013 was a Midlands derby against Aston Villa and while it was an uneventful opening 45 minutes there was one major incident when Marc Wilson tripped Andreas Weimann who would have been through on goal but the referee deemed it not to be a clear goal scoring opportunity and showed Wilson a yellow card. At half time, Hughes decided to replace the ineffective Arnautović with Charlie Adam and soon after he scored after a flick on from Crouch.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, December
However, Villa scored an equaliser after a long ball from Brad Guzan fell to Pieters, whose attempted header back to Begović fell to Libor Kozák. Stoke were not to denied through and won the match 2–1 after Cameron's cross missed both Guzan and the Villa defence to leave Crouch with a simple tap in.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, December
On Boxing Day, Stoke made the long journey to Newcastle United, where they were without the injured Asmir Begović who was replaced by Thomas Sørensen. Stoke made a good start and took the lead through Assaidi, however Glenn Whelan was then sent-off for two bookable offences by Martin Atkinson which resulted in a furious Mark Hughes also being sent from the dugout. It got worse for Stoke as just before half time they were reduced to nine-men as Wilson was shown a straight red for conceding a penalty which helped Newcastle to run out 5–1 winners. After the match Hughes was charged by the FA for improper conduct whilst Stoke lodged an official complaint against Atkinson with Peter Coates branding him a "disgrace".


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, December
Stoke ended 2013 with a poor 3–0 defeat against Tim Sherwood's Tottenham Hotspur. Roberto Soldado converted a penalty just before half time after Shawcross handled in the area before strikes from Mousa Dembélé and Aaron Lennon gave Spurs an easy win.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, January
2014 began with a home fixture against Everton and in what was an even first half it was the Toffees who came closest to scoring with Kevin Mirallas hitting the crossbar and then the post. At half time, Jack Butland came on for an injured Thomas Sørensen. Stoke took the lead in the 49th minute after Whelan's cross was only half cleared by John Stones and the ball fell to Assaidi who fired past Tim Howard. With Stoke looking to hold on to the three points a clumsy tackle by Jermaine Pennant on Leon Osman resulted in Leighton Baines scoring a late penalty.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, January
Stoke's next home game was against the other Merseyside club, Liverpool on 12 January. Jack Butland made his first start in the league but conceded early on as Aly Cissokho's shot deflected in off Shawcross and then a mistake by Wilson and Butland handed Luis Suárez an easy tap in. With Liverpool threatening to run riot Stoke came back and scored through Crouch and Adam to make it 2–2 at half time. Liverpool went back in front after Wilson was adjudged to have fouled Raheem Sterling in the area and Steven Gerrard converted the penalty. With Stoke pressing for an equaliser Liverpool counterattacked expertly and Luis Suárez curled a shot past Butland to make it 4–2. Walters got another one back for Stoke before Daniel Sturridge made it 5–3 to Liverpool.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, January
The first away match of 2014 came against Crystal Palace who were managed by former manager Tony Pulis. Stoke produced a very poor performance and another defensive mistake which allowed Jason Puncheon to score the only goal as the side slipped to another away defeat.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, January
On 28 January 2014 Stoke did a deal with Cardiff City to exchange Kenwyne Jones for Peter Odemwingie. He started the next day against fellow relegation rivals Sunderland at the Stadium of Light as Stoke made a slow start which cost them as Adam Johnson capitalised on an error from the returning Asmir Begović. Stoke pressed hard for an equaliser but their task was made harder when Nzonzi was sent-off for two bookable offences and the Black Cats held on to condemn Stoke to another defeat.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, February
Stoke endured a frustrating January transfer deadline day before they played Manchester United after deals for Lee Cattermole and Jonathan Pitroipa fell through. Hughes gave Odemwingie his home debut and decided to change formation to 4–4–2 for the visit of David Moyes' Manchester United who had the trio of Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie and Juan Mata playing together for the first time. The Red Devils suffered two defensive injuries in the first half as Jonny Evans and Phil Jones went off injured. Stoke took the lead on 38 minutes after Charlie Adam's long-range free-kick deflected in off Michael Carrick.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, February
Van Persie scored in his eighth consecutive match against the Potters just after half time before Adam scored his second goal with a powerful shot. Stoke had chances to extend their lead but were thankful to Asmir Begović for saving a late Rooney free-kick and earn Stoke their first league win over Manchester United since 1984.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, February
Stoke then took on Southampton at St Mary's on 8 February. The Saints scored early on as Rickie Lambert curled in a free-kick from a tight angle. Stoke pulled level on 38 minutes as good build up play led to Adam's through ball sending Odemwingie through one-on-one which he dispatched to score his first Stoke goal. However, Southampton went back in front straight away as a Steven Davis cross missed everyone and ended up in the goal. Crouch converted a Charlie Adam corner just before half-time. The second half saw both sides cancel each other out and the match ended in a 2–2 draw.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, February
On 12 February Stoke faced fellow relegation rivals Swansea at the Britannia which was played despite strong winds. The Swans arrived in buoyant mood after they beat their local rivals Cardiff 3–0 under new manager Garry Monk. Stoke scored first through Crouch after Odewingie's shot hit the post, however Swansea were the better team afterwards and levelled just after half time through Chico Flores. Wilfried Bony almost won the game late on but his shot was cleared off the line by Ryan Shawcross as Stoke were thankful to come away with a point.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, February
Stoke ended February with a tough trip to title favourites Manchester City and despite putting in a spirited performance Stoke fell to a single goal from Yaya Touré.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, March
Stoke began a potential season defining month with a visit from title challengers Arsenal. The match saw little clear goalscoring opportunities for either side in the first half with Stoke playing brighter in the second half. They missed chances through Cameron and Crouch before Laurent Koscielny handled in the area and Walters scored the resulting penalty kick. Yaya Sanogo wasted Arsenal's best chance to pull level and Stoke held out for the three points. There was some bad news for Stoke after the match as Charlie Adam was given a retrospective three-match ban for an incident with Olivier Giroud.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, March
The Potters made the long trip to Norwich on 8 March and squandered two early chances to take the lead with Crouch and Walters both causing the Norwich defence problems. The Canaries made Stoke pay for their missed chances with Bradley Johnson scoring just after half time. Stoke were awarded a penalty when Sébastien Bassong brought down substitute John Guidetti and Walters fired the ball past 'keeper John Ruddy. However Walters was then sent-off for the first time in his career after a high challenge on Alexander Tettey and despite some late Norwich pressure Stoke were able to hang on for a point.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, March
Stoke then faced West Ham on 15 March looking to complete the double over the Hammers but made a poor start to the match with Andy Carroll heading in after just four minutes. Stephen Ireland almost responded instantly for Stoke, forcing Adrián into a diving save. Stoke levelled on 30 minutes after Ireland's corner was headed onto the crossbar by Crouch and his rebound deflected in off Odemwingie. In an eventful second period Kevin Nolan had a goal disallowed for West Ham before goals from Arnautović and a powerful strike from Odemwingie earned Stoke a 3–1 victory lifting them to 11th position.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, March
For a second week running Stoke were looking for another double this time over Midlands rivals Aston Villa. Stoke made a slow start and fell behind after five minutes after slack defending by Geoff Cameron allowed Fabian Delph to cross to Christian Benteke for a simple goal. Stoke came back strongly and levelled after good link up play between Odemwingie and Crouch. Soon after Crouch converted Pieters cut back and it got better for Stoke as after a sustained period of possession ended with Nzonzi firing in a third just before half time. Villa tried and failed to get back to the contest after the break and Stoke sealed an emphatic 4–1 victory in the 90th minute with Cameron firing past Brad Guzan after great wing play by Arnautović.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, March
Stoke ended a successful month with a home match against Steve Bruce's Hull City. The Tigers were very well organised and goal scoring chances were rare. It took a mistake from Hull to break the deadlock as Ahmed Elmohamady's cross field ball was intercepted by Odemwingie who ran at the Hull defence and fired a low shot past Steve Harper to earn Stoke a 1–0 win and move them on to 40 points.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, April
Stoke's five game unbeaten run came to an end at Chelsea on 5 April win a 3–0 defeat. Goals from Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah, Frank Lampard and Willian earned the Blues a straightforward victory.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, April
Stoke maintained their good home record after beating Newcastle United 1–0 on 12 April. The only goal of the match came just before half-time after Erik Pieters attempted cross deceived Newcastle 'keeper Tim Krul. Stoke had chances to extend their lead after the break but poor finishing enabled Newcastle to stay in the game and they almost scored through Vurnon Anita but his header was off target.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, April
The Potters then travelled to relegation threatened Cardiff City for what was Stoke's first league fixture at the Cardiff City Stadium. The Bluebirds made the better start with Mats Møller Dæhli setting up Jordon Mutch but his shot was poor. Stoke almost scored via a counterattack through Odemwingie but David Marshall produced a fine diving save. Just before half time Stoke were awarded a penalty after Odemwingie was pushed over by Kim Bo-kyung and Marko Arnautović beat Marshall. Just after half time Cardiff were then given a penalty which was dispatched by Peter Whittingham. Cardiff through they took the lead when Cala scored but after a lengthy delay it was ruled out for offside. Stoke had chances to win the match with Assasidi and Walters going close but the match ended in a 1–1 draw.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, April
For the penultimate home match of the season against Tottenham Stoke were looking to record five home wins in a row for the first time in the Premier League. They were left disappointed however as a solitary goal from Danny Rose earned Spurs the three points. It was frustrating match for Stoke as Ryan Shawcross was sent-off for two bookable offences whilst goalscorer Rose avoided a red card for pushing Geoff Cameron.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, May
The final home match of the season saw Stoke come up against Felix Magath's Fulham side who went into the match knowing that they needed to win in order to avoid relegation. Stoke dominated the match from the start and after squandering numerous chances they eventually went in from just before half time through Odemwingie despite the best efforts of Dan Burn. The second half saw no change to the pattern of play and Stoke added to the score with goals from Arnautović and Assaidi before Kieran Richardson pulled a goal back for the Cottagers.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, May
Matthew Etherington came off the bench to play his final match for the club before Walters made it 4–1 and condemn Fulham to the Championship. The result moved Stoke onto 47 points equalling their best tally in the Premier League which was set in the 2009–10 season. The result also earned Stoke title of best placed team in the Midlands for the first time in their history.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, Premier League, May
Stoke's final match of the 2013–14 season was against Midlands rivals West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns. Stoke won the match 2–1 with an own goal from Gareth McAuley and a late Charlie Adam strike earned Stoke the three points and saw them end the season in ninth position with 50 points. It completed Stoke's best season in the Premier League and their best finish since the 1974–75 season and Mark Hughes stated that the team had achieved what they set out to do.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, FA Cup
Championship side Leicester City were Stoke's opponents in the third round of the FA Cup and the Potters progressed 2–1 with goals from Kenwyne Jones and Charlie Adam whilst David Nugent scored for Leicester. Stoke were drawn away at Chelsea in the fourth round where were knocked out 1–0 with the Brazilian Oscar scoring the only goal of the match.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, League Cup
Stoke were drawn against Midlands opponents in the form of Walsall in the second round of the League Cup and won the match 3–1 thanks to a hat-trick from Kenwyne Jones. The third round saw Stoke again take on League One opposition this time Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park. The Potters produced a professional performance and won 2–0 with goals from Stephen Ireland and Peter Crouch.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, League Cup
In the fourth round Stoke faced Birmingham City at St Andrews in what was a thrilling cup tie. Stoke took the lead through a long range strike from Oussama Assaidi before Tom Adeyemi powered through the Stoke defence to pull Birmingham level. Just before half time Birmingham were reduced to 10-men as Wade Elliott was sent off for striking Assaidi in the face. Stoke looked to have taken full advantage with goals from Crouch and Arnautović giving them a 3–1 lead. But Blues substitute Peter Løvenkrands scored twice in the final five minutes to send the tie to extra time.


2013–14 Stoke City F.C. season, League Cup
Kenwyne Jones then rounded 'keeper Colin Doyle to put Stoke back in front but again it was not enough as Olly Lee found the net after some woeful Stoke defending. The penalty shoot-out was a much more straight forward affair as Birmingham missed their first two while Stoke scored all theirs to progress to the fifth round. After the match Stoke's performance was criticised by captain Ryan Shawcross. Stoke's run in the competition was ended by Manchester United who won the match 2–0 with goals from Ashley Young and Patrice Evra.


2013–14 Stony Brook Seawolves men's basketball team
The 2013–14 Stony Brook Seawolves men's basketball team represented Stony Brook University in the 2013–14 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. They were coached by ninth year head coach Steve Pikiell and played their home games at Pritchard Gymnasium. They were members of the America East Conference. They finished the season 23–11, 13–3 in American East play to finish in second place. They advanced to the championship game of the American East Conference Tournament where they lost to Albany. They were invited to the College Basketball Invitational where they lost in the first round to Siena.


2013–14 Stuttgarter Kickers season
The 2013–14 Stuttgarter Kickers season is the 114th season in the club's football history. In 2013–14 the club plays in the 3. Liga, the third tier of German football. It is the club's second season back in this league, having been promoted from the Regionalliga in 2012. The club also takes part in the 2013–14 edition of the Württemberg Cup.


2013–14 Stuttgarter Kickers season, Reserve team
Kickers' reserve team finished 10th in the Oberliga Baden-Württemberg and were coached by Jürgen Hartmann.


2013–14 Stuttgarter Kickers season, Reserve team
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2013–14 Sultan Qaboos Cup
The 2013 Sultan Qaboos Cup was the 41st edition of the Sultan Qaboos Cup (Arabic: كأس السلطان قابوس), the premier knockout tournament for football teams in Oman.


2013–14 Sultan Qaboos Cup
The competition began on 4 November 2013 with the Qualification Round and concluded on 24 May 2014. Al-Suwaiq Club were the defending champions, having won their second title in 2013. On Saturday 24 May 2014, Fanja SC were crowned the champions of the 2013-14 Sultan Qaboos Cup when they defeated, Al-Nahda Club 2-0, hence winning the title for the record ninth time.


2013–14 Sultan Qaboos Cup, Qualification Round
12 teams played a knockout tie. 6 ties were played over one leg. The first match was played between Ahli Sidab Club and Dibba Club on 4 November 2013. Ahli Sidab Club, Al-Hamra SC, Al-Rustaq SC, Al-Bashaer Club, Bahla Club and Ja’lan SC advanced to the Round of 32 after winning their respective ties.


2013–14 Sultan Qaboos Cup, Round of 32
32 teams played a knockout tie. 16 ties were played over one leg. The first match played was between Al-Kamel wa Al-Wafi SC and Oman Club on 21 November 2013. 16 teams advanced to the Round of 16.


2013–14 Sultan Qaboos Cup, Round of 16
16 teams played a knockout tie. 8 ties were played over one leg. The first match was played between Dhofar S.C.S.C. and Al-Shabab Club on 5 December 2013. 8 teams advanced to the Quarterfinals.


2013–14 Sultan Qaboos Cup, Quarterfinals
8 teams played a knockout tie. 4 ties were played over two legs. The first match was played between Fanja SC and Nizwa Club on 8 February 2014. Fanja SC, Dhofar S.C.S.C., Bowsher Club and Al-Nahda Club qualified for the Semifinals.


2013–14 Sultan Qaboos Cup, Semifinals
4 teams played a knockout tie. 2 ties were played over two legs. The first match was played between Al-Nahda Club and Dhofar S.C.S.C. on 26 March 2014. Fanja SC and Al-Nahda Club qualified for the finals.


2013–14 Sumgayit FK season
The Sumgayit 2013–14 season was Sumgayit's third Azerbaijan Premier League season. They finished 9th in the Premier League and they reached the Second Round of the Azerbaijan Cup where they were beaten by FK Baku. It is Agil Mammadov's first full season as manager.


2013–14 Sumgayit FK season, Transfers, Summer
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2013–14 Sumgayit FK season, Transfers, Summer
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2013–14 Sumgayit FK season, Transfers, Winter
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2013–14 Sumgayit FK season, Transfers, Winter
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2013–14 Sun Hei SC season
The 2013–14 season is Sunray Cave JC Sun Hei's 20th season in the Hong Kong First Division League. Sunray Cave JC Sun Hei will compete in the First Division League, Senior Challenge Shield and FA Cup in this season.


2013–14 Sun Hei SC season, Players, Squad information
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2013–14 Sun Hei SC season, Squad statistics, Overall Stats
Players Used: Sunray Cave JC Sun Hei have used a total of 0 different players in all competitions.


2013–14 Sun Hei SC season, Squad statistics, Starting 11
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2013–14 Sun Hei SC season, Squad statistics, Captains
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2013–14 Sun Pegasus FC season
The 2013–14 season is Sun Pegasus's 6th consecutive season in the Hong Kong First Division League, as well as in Hong Kong football. Sun Pegasus will compete in the First Division League, Senior Challenge Shield and FA Cup in this season.


2013–14 Sun Pegasus FC season, Players, Squad information
Last update: 8 March 2014Source: Sun Pegasus FCOrdered by squad number. LPLocal player; FPForeign player; APAsian player; NRNon-registered player


2013–14 Sun Pegasus FC season, Squad statistics
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2013–14 Sun Pegasus FC season, Squad statistics, Overall Stats
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2013–14 Sun Pegasus FC season, Squad statistics, Disciplinary record
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2013–14 Sun Pegasus FC season, Squad statistics, Disciplinary record
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2013–14 Sun Pegasus FC season, Squad statistics, Captains
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2013–14 Sunderland A.F.C. season
The 2013–14 season is Sunderland's seventh consecutive season in the top division of English football, the Premier League.


2013–14 Sunderland A.F.C. season, Squad & coaching staff, Current squad
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2013–14 Sunderland A.F.C. season, Squad & coaching staff, Current squad, Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2013–14 Sunderland A.F.C. season, Barclays Asia Trophy, Semifinals
Delayed by 30 minutes due to rain. Game reduced to 80 minutes (40-minute halves).


2013–14 Sunderland A.F.C. season, Barclays Asia Trophy, Semifinals
Delayed by 10 minutes due to rain. Game reduced to 80 minutes (40-minute halves).


2013–14 Sunfoil Series
The 2013–14 Sunfoil Series was a first-class cricket competition held in South Africa from 21 November 2013 to 6 April 2014. Cape Cobras retained their title, winning for the fourth time in total, after completing a victory in the final round against Lions by an innings and 165 runs.


2013–14 Suomi-sarja season
The 2013–14 Suomi-sarja season was the 15th season of the Suomi-sarja, the third level of ice hockey in Finland. 14 teams participated in the league, and KeuPa HT won the championship. They were promoted to the Mestis league for 2014–15 and Raahe-Kiekko were relegated to II-divisioona. They were replaced by KaKiPo and IPK.


2013–14 Super League Greece
The 2013–14 Super League Greece was the 78th season of the highest football league of Greece and the eighth under the name Super League. The season began on 17 August and ended in May 2014. Olympiacos are the champions, having won their 41st Greek championship.


2013–14 Super League Greece
The league comprises fourteen teams from the 2012–13 season and four promoted teams from the 2012–13 Football League.


2013–14 Super League Greece, Teams
Two teams were relegated at the end of the 2012–13 season. AEK Athens and Kerkyra were already mathematically assured of relegation to the 2013–14 Football League. Kerkyra finished 3 years of spell in the top level while AEK faced first relegation to second division after 89 years.


2013–14 Super League Greece, Teams
Four teams were promoted from the 2012–13 Football League, champions Apollon Smyrni, runners-up Ergotelis, third placed Kalloni and Panetolikos, the winners of a four-team play-off round. Apollon returned to top level 13 years after relegation, Ergotelis made their immediate come back, while Kalloni made their debut in it. Panetolikos also made their immediate come back.


2013–14 Super League Greece, Teams, Personnel and kits
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players and Managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2013–14 Super League Greece, Playoffs
In the play-off for Champions League, the four qualified teams play each other in a home and away round robin. However, they do not all start with 0 points. Instead, a weighting system applies to the teams' standing at the start of the play-off mini-league. The team finishing fifth in the Super League will start the play-off with 0 points. The fifth placed team's end of season tally of points is subtracted from the sum of the points that other teams have. This number is then divided by five. PAOK then suffered a penalty of three points because of a riot at a cup game with Olympiakos.


2013–14 Super League Greece, Play-Off Match
The game took place in Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium on 11 June 2014.


2013–14 Super League Greece, Play-Off Match
Skoda Xanthi retained their spot in 2014–15 Super League; Olympiacos Volou remained in 2014–15 Football League.


2013–14 Superliga Femenina de Voleibol
Superliga Femenina de Voleibol 2013–14 was the 45th season since its establishment. The season comprises regular season and championship playoffs. Regular season started in October 2013, and finished on March 29, 2014.


2013–14 Superliga Femenina de Voleibol
Championship playoffs began on April 5, with semifinal matches and finished with the Final matches during April.


2013–14 Superliga Femenina de Voleibol
Defending champions are Haro Rioja Voley having defeated Nuchar Tramek Murillo in the championship playoff final of previous season.


2013–14 Superliga Femenina de Voleibol
Embalajes Blanco Tramek Murillo won its first title after defeating 3–0 in the Championship playoff final.


2013–14 Superliga Femenina de Voleibol, Championship playoffs
All times are CEST, except for Canary Islands which is WEST.


2013–14 Superliga de Voleibol Masculina
Superliga de Voleibol Masculina 2013–14 was the 50th (L) season since its establishment. The 2013–14 regular season started on October 12, 2013, and finished on March 29, 2014.


2013–14 Superliga de Voleibol Masculina
Championship playoffs began on 5 April. Starting with semifinals, the two semifinal winners will advance to the Final to fight for the championship title.


2013–14 Superliga de Voleibol Masculina
CAI Teruel became new league champions by defeating defending champion, Unicaja Almeria 3–2 in the Final.


2013–14 Superliga de Voleibol Masculina, Competition format
11 teams played in a two-rounds format. Upon completion of regular season, the top four teams play Championship's playoffs, while the bottom team is relegated to Superliga 2.


2013–14 Superliga de Voleibol Masculina, Competition format
During regular season, a win by 3–0 or 3–1 means 3 points to winner team, while a 3–2 win, 2 points for winner team & 1 for loser team.


2013–14 Superliga de Voleibol Masculina, Championship playoffs
All times are CEST, except for Canary Islands which is WEST.


2013–14 Supreme Hockey League season
2013-2014 VHL season — the 4th season of the Supreme Hockey League championship. Began on September 8, 2013 in Neftekamsk by opening match between Toros and Saryarka. The winner of the match and the holder of the Opening Cup was Toros. On April 28, 2014, Saryarka won in the sixth game of the final series of Rubin Tyumen and became the winner of the Cup Bratina. In accordance with the regulations, "Rubin" became the winner of all-Russian competitions on hockey (VHL).


2013–14 Supreme Hockey League season, Regular season, Form
Twenty seven VHL teams was united to the one group. Duaring the regular season the team played with every opponent in 2 matches — one home and away. All teams will play 50 matches.


2013–14 Sussex County Football League
The 2013–14 Sussex County Football League season was the 89th in the history of Sussex County Football League, a football competition in England playing at Levels 9-11 in the English football league pyramid.


2013–14 Sussex County Football League, Division One
Division One featured 18 clubs which competed in the division last season, along with two new clubs, promoted from Division Two:


2013–14 Sussex County Football League, Division One
East Preston have won the league but cannot be promoted after failing to meet the ground grading for Step 4.


2013–14 Sussex County Football League, Division Two
Division Two featured 15 clubs which competed in the division last season, along with two new clubs:


2013–14 Sussex County Football League, Division Two
Also, Wick merged with Division Three club Barnham to create Wick & Barnham United.


2013–14 Sussex County Football League, Division Three
Division Three featured nine clubs which competed in the division last season, along with two new clubs:


2013–14 Svenska Cupen
The 2013–14 Svenska Cupen was the 58th season of Svenska Cupen and the second season with the current format. The winners of the competition earned a place in the second qualifying round of the 2014–15 UEFA Europa League. If they had already qualified for European competition, the qualification spot would have gone to another team, determined by a number of factors.


2013–14 Svenska Cupen
A total of 96 clubs entered the competition. The first round commenced on 21 May 2013 and the final was played on 18 May 2014 at Friends Arena in Solna. IFK Göteborg were the defending champions, having beaten Djurgårdens IF 3–1 on penalties after the match had finished 1–1 after extra time in last season's final. They were knocked out by Superettan newcomers IK Sirius in the quarter-finals.


2013–14 Svenska Cupen
IF Elfsborg won their third Svenska Cupen title on 18 May 2014 after defeating Helsingborgs IF 1–0.


2013–14 Svenska Cupen, European competition qualification
The winners of the 2013–14 Svenska Cupen will earn a place in the second qualifying round of the 2014–15 UEFA Europa League. The qualification spot will be awarded to the runner-up in the competition if the winner is already qualified to the 2014–15 UEFA Champions League by winning the 2013 Allsvenskan. In this case the runner-up will go into the Europa League in the first qualifying round and the third placed team in Allsvenskan will go into the second qualifying round instead of the first qualifying round.


2013–14 Svenska Cupen, European competition qualification
If the winner or runner-up (in the previous mentioned situation) is already qualified for the first qualifying round of the Europa League by finishing as the third placed team in Allsvenskan, they will go into the second qualifying round and the fourth placed team in Allsvenskan will be awarded a qualifying spot for the first qualifying round.


2013–14 Svenska Cupen, Qualifying rounds
The only three associations of the Swedish District Football Associations that had a qualifying tournament were Dalarnas FF, Hälsinglands FF and Örebro Läns FF, the other districts decided their teams by Distriktsmästerskap (District Championships) or by club ranking 2012.


2013–14 Svenska Cupen, Round 1
64 teams from the third tier and below of the Swedish league system competed in this round. The round started on 21 May 2013 and finished on 4 August. The number in brackets indicates what tier of Swedish football each team competed in during the 2013 season. Bunkeflo FF was the lowest-ranked team in this round, competing in Division 5, the seventh tier of Swedish football.


2013–14 Svenska Cupen, Round 2
All teams from the 2013 Allsvenskan and the 2013 Superettan entered in this round, 32 teams in total, where they were joined by the 32 winners from round 1. The 32 teams from Allsvenskan and Superettan were seeded and played against the 32 winners from round 1, the matches were played at the home venues for the unseeded teams. Ullareds IK was the lowest-ranked team in this round, competing in Division 4, the sixth tier of Swedish football.


2013–14 Svenska Cupen, Group stage
The 32 winners from round 2 were divided into eight groups of four teams. The 16 highest ranked winners from the previous rounds were seeded to the top two positions in each groups and the 16 remaining winners were unseeded in the draw. The ranking of the 16 seeded teams was decided by league position in the 2013 season. All teams in the group played each other once, the highest ranked teams from the previous rounds and lower tier teams had the right to play two home matches. The draw for the group stage was held on 13 November 2013. The group stage was played in March 2014. Carlstad United BK, Hudiksvalls FF, Rynninge IK, Sandvikens IF and Torslanda IK were the lowest-ranked teams in this round, all competing in Division 2, the fourth tier of Swedish football.


2013–14 Svenska Cupen, Group stage, Tie-breaking criteria and key
If two or more teams were equal on points on completion of the group matches, the following criteria were applied to determine the rankings


2013–14 Svenska Cupen, Knockout stage, Quarter-finals
The quarter-finals were played on 22 and 23 March 2014 and consisted of the eight teams that won their respective group in the previous round. The four best group winners were seeded and drawn against the remaining four group winners, with the seeded teams entitled to play the match at their home venue. The draw for the quarter-finals was held on 17 March 2014. GAIS and IK Sirius were the lowest-ranked teams in this round, both competing in Superettan, the second tier of Swedish football.


2013–14 Svenska Cupen, Knockout stage, Semi-finals
The semi-finals were played on 1 May 2014 and was contested by the four winners from the quarter-finals. The teams drawn first played home. The draw for the semi-finals took place on 25 March 2014. IK Sirius was the lowest-ranked team in this round, competing in Superettan, the second tier of Swedish football.


2013–14 Svenska Cupen, Knockout stage, Final
The final was played on 18 May 2014 at Friends Arena, Solna. The home team was designated through a draw.


2013–14 Svenska Cupen Qualifying Rounds
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2013–14 Svenska Cupen Qualifying Rounds
The 2013–14 Svenska Cupen was the 58th season of Svenska Cupen and the second season with the current layout.


2013–14 Svenska Cupen Qualifying Rounds
A total of 96 clubs entered the competition. The first round commenced on 21 May 2013 and the final was scheduled to be contested in May 2014, As of May 2013 it is still unknown if the final will return to Friends Arena in Solna or if the previous policy with the final being played at one of the finalists stadiums will return.


2013–14 Svenska Cupen Qualifying Rounds
The winners of the competition will earn a place in the second qualifying round of the 2014–15 UEFA Europa League, if they have not already qualified for European competition; if so then the runners-up will instead qualify for the first qualifying round of the competition and the team  having finished third in the 2014 Allsvenskan will enter the second qualifying round instead of the first qualifying round and their respective berth will be passed down to the fourth team in the league.


2013–14 Svenska Cupen Qualifying Rounds
IFK Göteborg were the defending champions, having beaten Djurgårdens IF 3–1 on penalties after the match had finished 1–1 after extra time in last season's final. They were knocked out by Superettan newcomers IK Sirius in the quarter-finals. IF Elfsborg won their third Svenska Cupen title on 18 May 2014 after defeating Helsingborgs IF 1–0.


2013–14 Svenska Cupen Qualifying Rounds
The only three associations of the Swedish District Football Associations that had a qualifying tournament were Dalarnas FF, Hälsinglands FF and Örebro Läns FF, the other districts decided their teams by Distriktsmästerskap (District Championships) or by club ranking 2012.


2013–14 Svenska Cupen Qualifying Rounds, Dalarnas FF qualification
The first round commenced on 10 March 2013 and the final was contested on 28 May 2013. The four highest ranked teams in Dalarnas FF (except IK Brage) entered in the quarter-finals. The number in brackets, indicate what tier of Swedish football each team competed in for the 2013 season.


2013–14 Svenska Cupen Qualifying Rounds, Hälsinglands FF qualification
In this qualification the winner of 2012 Distriktsmästerskapet, Rengsjö SK played a match against the winner of 2013 Distriktsmästerskapet, Hudiksvalls FF. The match was played on 25 June 2013. The number in brackets, indicate what tier of Swedish football each team competed in for the 2013 season.


2013–14 Svenska Cupen Qualifying Rounds, Örebro Läns FF qualification
The first matches were played on 27 February 2013 and the last match was played on 27 March 2013. The number in brackets, indicate what tier of Swedish football each team competed in for the 2013 season.


2013–14 Swansea City A.F.C. season
The 2013–14 season was Swansea City's 94th season in the English football league system, and their third consecutive season in the Premier League.


2013–14 Swansea City A.F.C. season
During pre-season Swansea recruited heavily, breaking the clubs' transfer record fee with the purchase of Ivorian striker Wilfried Bony from Vitesse Arnhem for £12 million. They also acquired Jonjo Shelvey from Liverpool for £5 million. Other significant signings included Alejandro Pozuelo and José Cañas, who both signed from Real Betis, and Spanish defender Jordi Amat from Espanyol for £2.5 million, Only two players left the club during the summer—Kemy Agustien moved to Brighton & Hove Albion on a free transfer on 1 August 2013, and Luke Moore was released by the club on 23 August 2013.


2013–14 Swansea City A.F.C. season
In the Premier League, Swansea lost to defending champions Manchester United 1–4 at the Liberty Stadium in their first game of the season. They picked up their first win of the league campaign on 2 September in a 0–2 away win against West Bromwich Albion. On 4 February 2014, manager Michael Laudrup was sacked by chairman Huw Jenkins following a 2–0 defeat to West Ham United. It was Swansea's sixth defeat in eight league games and left Swansea two points above the relegation zone. Garry Monk was appointed as the interim player-manager. Monk was appointed as the permanent manager of Swansea City on 7 May, signing a three-year contract. In the final game of the season Swansea beat Sunderland 1–3 at the Stadium of Light, ensuring they finished with 42 points in 12th place in the league table.


2013–14 Swansea City A.F.C. season
Swansea City competed in two domestic cups, the FA Cup, and the Football League Cup. Swansea entered the League Cup in the third round as the defending champions, but were knocked out of the competition in their opening match to Birmingham City, 3–1. In the FA Cup, Swansea advanced to the fifth round, but lost 3–1 to Everton at Goodison Park.


2013–14 Swansea City A.F.C. season
Swansea competed in the 2013–14 UEFA Europa League, their first European competition since the 1991–92 European Cup Winners' Cup. They were eliminated in the Round of 32 by Napoli, having drawn the home game 0–0 and losing the away game 3–1.


2013–14 Swansea City A.F.C. season, Squad and coaching staff information, First team squad
Last updated on 11 May 2014. The following players were included in at least one matchday squad in the 2013–14 season.


2013–14 Swansea City A.F.C. season, Pre-season & friendlies
The 2013–14 was season preceded by a ten-day tour of the Netherlands.


2013–14 Swansea City A.F.C. season, Statistics, Clean sheets
This includes all competitive matches. The list is sorted by shirt number when total clean sheets are equal.


2013–14 Swansea City A.F.C. season, Statistics, Disciplinary record
This includes all competitive matches. The list is sorted by shirt number when total cards are equal. The list for the Europa League is sorted into Tournament Phase and Qualifying Phase since all yellow cards and pending yellow-card suspensions expire on completion of the Qualifying Phase play-offs.


2013–14 Swazi Premier League
The 2013–14 Swazi Premier League season was the 2013–14 season of the top level of  football competition in Swaziland. It concluded on 10 May 2014.


2013–14 Swedish Figure Skating Championships
The 2013–14 Swedish Figure Skating Championships were held at the Vida Arena in Växjö between December 12 and 15, 2013. Skaters competed in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, and pair skating on the senior, junior, and novice levels. The results were among the criteria used to choose the teams to the 2014 Winter Olympics, 2014 World Championships, and 2014 European Championships.


2013–14 Swindon Town F.C. season
The 2013–14 season will be Swindon Town's second consecutive season in the League One since gaining promotion from League Two in 2012. Swindon will seek to better the 2012–13 season, a campaign that resulted in the Wiltshire club finishing 6th overall and losing in the Play-offs to Brentford at the semi-final stage.


2013–14 Swindon Town F.C. season
Alongside the league campaign, Swindon Town will also compete in the FA Cup, League Cup and the Johnstone's Paint Trophy. The 2013–14 campaign was scheduled to be Kevin MacDonald's first full season as manager of Swindon Town after replacing Paolo Di Canio in February 2012 but the Scotsman resigned during pre-season.


2013–14 Swindon Town F.C. season, Tottenham Hotspur link up
Throughout 2013, Swindon Town seemingly built a close working relationship with Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. Massimo Luongo, Nathan Byrne and Dean Parrett joined on loan deals during the closing stages of the 2012–13 season and the partnership grew during the 2013 close season. This included Spurs loaning and transferring players to Swindon, friendly fixtures being arranged between the two clubs and members of the Tottenham coaching staff being linked to the managerial position after Kevin MacDonald's exit from Swindon Town.


2013–14 Swindon Town F.C. season, Tottenham Hotspur link up
In December 2013, owner Lee Power announced that there was no special relationship Spurs.


2013–14 Swindon Town F.C. season, The 2013 manager search
On 13 July 2013 manager Kevin MacDonald resigned from his post as manager citing "personal reasons". This sparked a flurry of media interest as the Wiltshire club began their search for a new manager. A recent but significant link with Spurs results in several of their coaches being linked with the vacancy (Tim Sherwood, Les Ferdinand and Chris Ramsey) while the Swindon Advertiser reported that former player Martin Ling was interested in the role. The local media order linked Danish duo Peter Schmeichel and John Jensen along with Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale.


2013–14 Swindon Town F.C. season, The 2013 manager search
The national media linked Kenny Shiels while Paul Hartley, Neil Warnock, Glenn Hoddle, Paul Trollope and Stuart Pearce were rated among the favourites on Bookmaker listings. After five and a half weeks without making an appointment, caretaker manager Mark Cooper is given the role on a permanent basis, signing a two-year contract.


2013–14 Swindon Town F.C. season, Pre-season
Between 2006 and 2012, Swindon Town spent time during their pre-season schedule abroad in the Balearic Islands, Austria and Italy. The 2013/14 schedule started in England with friendlies arranged with Swindon Supermarine (away), Banbury United (away), Forest Green Rovers (away) which were followed by home ties against Tottenham Hotspur and Birmingham City. An away trip against Cirencester Town completed the scheduled along with Development XI friendlies at Devizes Town and Fairford Town. It was later announced that Swindon would spend a week in Portugal from 21 July. Two friendlies would also be arranged.


2013–14 Swindon Town F.C. season, Pre-season
Pre -season began with a comfortable 3–1 victory at Swindon Supermarine. However, this was followed by a poor 2–0 defeat at Banbury United where Kevin MacDonald criticised the standard of the Oxfordshire outfit's pitch. Swindon Town got back to winning ways as a Development side beat Devizes Town 5–0 at Nursteed Road. Days later, Town faced Non-League side Forest Green Rovers who easily beat Swindon 2–0. Reports begin to circulate that manager Kevin MacDonald is set to resign from his post and this is confirmed 24 hours later citing "personal reasons" for his exit and assistant Mark Cooper is named Caretaker manager.


2013–14 Swindon Town F.C. season, League One
The fixture list for the 2013/14 campaign was announced on 19 June 2013. It was announced that the Wiltshire outfits first game of the season would take place against Darren Ferguson's Peterborough United at London Road on 3 August 2013.


2013–14 Swindon Town F.C. season, The League Cup
On 12 June 2013 it was confirmed that Swindon Town had been seeded for the first round of the competition. It was later announced that Swindon would face Football League Two outfit Torquay United in the opening round of the competition.


2013–14 Swindon Town F.C. season, Club information, Non-playing staff
In December 2013, Swindon Town changed ownership with Lee Power replacing Jed McCrory.


2013–14 Swindon Town F.C. season, Squad statistics, Hat-tricks
Last updated: 18 May 2013Source: Match reports in Competitive matches


2013–14 Swindon Town F.C. season, Squad statistics, Penalties
Last updated: 12 December 2013Source: Match reports in Competitive matches


2013–14 Swindon Town F.C. season, Squad statistics, Clean sheets
Last updated: 11 January 2014Source: Match reports in Competitive matches


2013–14 Swindon Town F.C. season, Swindon Town Development
In June 2011 it was announced that Swindon Town would not compete in a Reserve League for the 2011/12 season and would therefore arrange friendlies with other clubs and this continued during the 2012/13 and 2013/14 campaigns.


2013–14 Swindon Town F.C. season, Swindon Town U18
The Swindon Town U18 side compete in the Youth Alliance (South West Conference) alongside local rivals Oxford United and Bristol Rovers.


2013–14 Swindon Town F.C. season, Swindon Town U18, U18 squad
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2013–14 Swiss Challenge League
The 2013–14 Brack.ch Challenge League is the 11th season of the Brack.ch Challenge League, the second tier in the Swiss football pyramid. It began on 13 July 2013 and  ended on 18 May 2014.


2013–14 Swiss Challenge League, Teams
2012–13 Challenge League champions Aarau were promoted to the 2013–14 Super League. Bellinzona, due to financial irregularities, was ultimately relegated at the end of the season and later dissolved. Locarno was spared from relegation.


2013–14 Swiss Challenge League, Teams
The bottom five teams – Stade Nyonnais, Étoile Carouge, Delémont, Kriens and Brühl – were relegated to the newly formed 1. Liga Promotion. No teams replaced them due to the Challenge League being reduced from 16 to 10 teams.


2013–14 Swiss Challenge League, Results
Teams played each other twice over the course of the season, home and away, for a total of 36 matches per team.


2013–14 Swiss Cup
The 2013–14 Swiss Cup was the 89th season of Switzerland's annual football cup competition. The competition started on 14 August 2013 with the first game of Round 1 and ended on May 2014 with the Final. The winners of the competition qualified for the play-off round of the 2014–15 UEFA Europa League. The title holders were Grasshopper Zürich.


2013–14 Swiss Cup, Participating clubs
All 19 teams from Super League and Challenge League (teams from Liechtenstein only play in the 2013–14 Liechtenstein Cup) automatically entered this year's competition, as well as 45 teams from lower leagues. Teams from 1. Liga Promotion and below had to qualify through separate qualifying rounds within their leagues. Teams from regional leagues had to qualify by winning the last season's regional cups.


2013–14 Swiss Cup, Participating clubs
TH Title holders. FP Qualified for having the lowest fair play points inside its regional tier. † Qualified in their last season's tier qualifiers before being promoted. ‡ Qualified in their last season's tier qualifiers before being relegated.


2013–14 Swiss Cup, Round 1
Teams from Super League and Challenge League were seeded in this round. In a match, the home advantage was granted to the team from the lower league, if applicable.


2013–14 Swiss Cup, Round 2
The winners of Round 1 played in this round. Teams from Super League were seeded, the home advantage was granted to the team from the lower league, if applicable. FC Savièse, from the sixth tier of Swiss football, were the lowest-ranked team in this round.


2013–14 Swiss Cup, Round 3
The winners of Round 2 played in this round. Teams from Super League were seeded, the home advantage was granted to the team from the lower league, if applicable. FC Baden, from the fourth tier of Swiss football, were the lowest-ranked team in this round.


2013–14 Swiss Cup, Quarter-finals
The winners of Round 3 played in the Quarter-finals, there was no home advantage granted in the draw. FC Le Mont, from the third tier of Swiss football, were the lowest-ranked team in this round.


2013–14 Swiss Super League
The 2013–14 Swiss Super League, was the 117th season of top-tier football in Switzerland. It began on 13 July 2013 and ended on 18 May 2014. Basel successfully defended their title for a record fifth time in a row.


2013–14 Swiss Super League
A total of 10 teams competed in the league. The 9 best teams from the 2012–13 season and the 2012–13 Swiss Challenge League champion FC Aarau.


2013–14 Sydney Blue Sox season
The 2013–14 Sydney Blue Sox season was the team's fourth season. The Blue Sox competed in the Australian Baseball League (ABL) against five other teams, playing its home games at Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney.


2013–14 Sydney Blue Sox season, Postseason
Three teams in the ABL qualified for a two-round postseason. The highest placed team at the end of the 2013-14 regular season, the Perth Heat gained entry to and hosted the Championship Series. The second and third place teams at the end of the 2013-14 regular season, the Sydney Blue Sox and the Canberra Cavalry, respectively, played a preliminary final series to determine the Perth Heat's opponent in the Championship Series. The Blue Sox fell to the Cavalry 1 game to 2, thus ending the Blue Sox's postseason run and advancing the Cavalry to the Championship Series.


2013–14 Sydney FC W-League season
The 2013–14 Sydney FC W-League season was the club's sixth participation in the W-League, since the league's formation in 2008.


2013–14 Sydney FC W-League season, Players, Squad information
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2013–14 Sydney FC W-League season, Players, Transfers in
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2013–14 Sydney FC W-League season, Players, Transfers out
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2013–14 Sydney FC W-League season, Squad statistics, Disciplinary record
Last updated: 10 February 2014Source: Competitive matchesOnly competitive matches = Number of bookings;  = Number of sending offs after a second yellow card;  = Number of sending offs by a direct red card.


2013–14 Sydney FC season
The 2013–14 season is Sydney FC's ninth consecutive season in the A-League since its foundation season in 2005–2006.


2013–14 Sydney FC season, Players, Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2013–14 Sydney FC season, Transfers, Winter, In
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2013–14 Sydney FC season, Transfers, Winter, Out
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2013–14 Sydney FC season, Transfers, Summer, In
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2013–14 Sydney FC season, Transfers, Summer, Out
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2013–14 Sydney FC season, End-of-season awards
On 22 April, 2014, Sydney FC hosted their annual Sky Blue Ball and presented seven awards on the night.


2013–14 Sydney Sixers season
The 2013–14 Sydney Sixers season was the club's third consecutive season in the Big Bash League (BBL).


2013–14 Sydney Sixers season, Review
Sydney Sixers were much improved from the previous season's disappointing result. The club registered six wins from the eight in the group stage to qualify for the finals series. However, they lost in the semi-final against Perth Scorchers.


2013–14 Sydney Sixers season, Review
The first match of the campaign began against cross-town rivals Sydney Thunder at home (Sydney Cricket Ground). Sixers won the toss, electing to field. They were able to restrict the Thunder to 166 runs, with Usman Khawaja scoring 66. Sixers chased down the runs with 10 balls to spare. Player of the Match, Nic Maddinson expertly guided the Sixers to victory with 61 runs.