<page_title> 2008–09 Stoke City F.C. season </page_title> <section_title> Results </section_title> <table> <cell> Aston Villa <col_header> Opponent </col_header> </cell> <cell> H <col_header> Venue </col_header> </cell> <cell> 27,500 <col_header> Attendance </col_header> </cell> </table>
Stoke's first home match came against Aston Villa in front of 27,500 in attendance.