Stoke City faced a disappointing 1-0 defeat against Oxford United in their Championship match, with head coach Steven Schumacher calling for his players to take more responsibility after a lackluster performance. Schumacher noted that the team failed to adapt to Oxford's defensive setup, which limited their counter-attacking opportunities, and highlighted the need for improvement in their play. Despite making four changes to the starting lineup, including debutant Tom Cannon, Stoke struggled to find rhythm and convert chances, resulting in a frustrating outing. The defeat marks a continuation of Stoke's struggles at Oxford, where they have not won in their last nine attempts. The team will need to regroup and address their shortcomings as they prepare for upcoming fixtures, aiming to build on their previous positive performances this season.