Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.6)
6.8
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.5)
24.3
Average Age
26
181.5
Average Height (cm)
184.7
(0.9)
0.9
Shots pg
1.1
(0.9)
(48%)
50%
Aerial Duel Success
45%
(49%)
(0.8)
0.6
Dribbles pg
0.4
(0.5)
(1.3)
1.1
Tackles pg
1.1
(1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.
Missing Players
Sunderland
Stoke
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliot Embleton | Out | 6.4 | |
| Lynden Gooch | Out | 6.68 | |
| Ross Stewart | Out | 7.52 | |
| Corry Evans | Out | 6.58 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Powell | Out | 6.48 |
Team News
Sunderland
Stoke
- Tony Mowbray could keep faith in the same starting XI that faced Coventry on Saturday despite the scoreline.
- The Black Cats remain without four first-team players heading into Saturday's clash with Stoke.
- Alex Neil could make three changes to the side that lost against Brighton in the FA Cup with Matija Sarkic, Will Smallbone and Bersant Celina returning to the starting XI.
- The Potters have just one confirmed absentee for their trip to the Stadium of Light with midfielder Nick Powell sidelined until April with a knee injury.
