Nine minutes after the break Stoke struck back, with defender Faye rising above the static hosts to head in Matthew Etherington's in-swinging corner.

BBC: Wolves 2-1 Stoke

Minutes later, Collins' shot cleared the static Sorenson but full-back Kelly was on hand as the last line of defence to head the ball away to safety.

BBC: Sunderland 2-0 Stoke