Probable Lineups
3-4-2-1
4-3-3
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.7
Average Ratings
6.9
(6.7)
23.7
Average Age
23.1
183.1
Average Height (cm)
181.9
(0.8)
0.8
Shots pg
1.1
(1)
(46%)
49%
Aerial Duel Success
49%
(48%)
(0.5)
0.4
Dribbles pg
0.9
(0.8)
(1.2)
1
Tackles pg
1.1
(1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.
Missing Players
Stoke
Sunderland
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Pearson | Out | N/A | |
| Million Manhoef | Out | 6.72 | |
| Jordan Thompson | Out | 6.23 | |
| Enda Stevens | Doubtful | 6.68 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niall Huggins | Out | N/A | |
| Ahmed Abdullahi | Out | N/A | |
| Jenson Seelt | Out | N/A | |
| Salis Abdul Samed | Out | N/A | |
| Romaine Mundle | Out | 7.13 | |
| Alan Browne | Out | 6.48 | |
| Tom Watson | Out | 6.78 | |
| Dan Ballard | Out | 6.61 |
Team News
Stoke
Sunderland
- Narcis Pelach will likely make a number of changes to the side that faced Leeds with Eric-Junior Bocat, Tatsuki Seko and Bae Jun-Ho all pushing for recalls.
- Left-back Enda Stevens is a doubt for the visit of Sunderland, while three others have been ruled out of contention.
- No changes are expected from Sunderland after a respectable draw against Blackburn on Boxing Day.
- Centre-back Dan Ballard missed the trip to Ewood Park with an injury and is also set to miss Sunday's fixture.
