 A 3 – 0 win over West Bromwich Albion in the 2010 – 11 season gave Stoke two new records : The largest away win in the Premier League and largest top division away win since 1982 and also the first time since the 1983 – 84 season Stoke have won three top @-@ flight matches in a row . Manager Pulis hailed the new records as " A Fantastic Achievement " . For the second season running Stoke made it to the quarter final of the FA Cup after overcoming Cardiff City , Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brighton & Hove Albion . They met West Ham United in the quarters and won 2 – 1 thus earning a place in the FA Cup Semi @-@ final for only the fourth time in their history . It was also be their first trip to the New Wembley Stadium when they took on Bolton Wanderers for a place in the final . Stoke comfortably beat Bolton 5 – 0 clinching a first FA Cup Final appearance in their 148 @-@ year history . However , they lost the final 1 – 0 to Manchester City . By reaching the final , Stoke qualified for the 2011 – 12 UEFA Europa League . Despite a strong season , with an 8th @-@ place finish in sight , defeat at home to Wigan Athletic in the final game meant that Stoke finished 13th in the 2010 – 11 season . 
