Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
4-3-3
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.6
Average Ratings
6.6
(6.5)
27.4
Average Age
25.8
184.8
Average Height (cm)
183.5
(0.8)
0.9
Shots pg
0.9
(0.9)
(50%)
48%
Aerial Duel Success
52%
(49%)
(0.6)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.5
(0.5)
(1.2)
1.2
Tackles pg
1.1
(1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.
Missing Players
Birmingham
Stoke
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Buchanan | Out | 6.83 | |
| George Hall | Out | 6.06 | |
| Alfie Chang | Out | N/A | |
| Ethan Laird | Out | 7.06 | |
| Kevin Long | Out | 6.8 | |
| Krystian Bielik | Out | 6.75 | |
| Tyler Roberts | Out | 6.31 | |
| Keshi Anderson | Out | 6.49 | |
| Cody Drameh | Doubtful | 6.75 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emre Tezgel | Out | N/A | |
| Ben Wilmot | Out | 6.71 | |
| Enda Stevens | Out | 6.61 | |
| Tyrese Campbell | Out | 6.48 | |
| Frank Fielding | Out | N/A |
Team News
Birmingham
Stoke
- Wayne Rooney lost Lee Buchanan to injury and Krystian Bielik to suspension on Saturday afternoon, so expect a couple of changes in midweek.
- Emmanuel Longelo is likely to return at left-back, while Lukas Jutkiewicz could be recalled up top with Jay Stansfield dropping into a deeper role.
- Keshi Anderson and Tyler Roberts are both back in training but are unlikely to feature on Boxing Day.
- Steven Schumacher could make a couple of attacking changes in midweek with Junior Tchamadeu and Bae Jun-Ho returning to the starting XI.
- Ben Pearson will return to the starting XI on Boxing Day after serving the final instalment of his yellow card suspension.
