Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.6
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.5)
25.1
Average Age
25.5
183.7
Average Height (cm)
182.1
(0.9)
1
Shots pg
1
(1)
(49%)
51%
Aerial Duel Success
50%
(51%)
(0.5)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.5
(0.5)
(1.2)
1.1
Tackles pg
1.1
(1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.
Missing Players
Stoke
Middlesbrough
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke McNally | Out | 6.93 | |
| Jordan Thompson | Out | 6.44 | |
| Ryan Mmaee | Out | 6.54 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bangura | Out | 6.55 | |
| Darragh Lenihan | Out | 6.77 | |
| Tommy Smith | Out | 6.47 | |
| Isaiah Jones | Out | 6.94 | |
| Josh Coburn | Out | 6.48 | |
| Jonny Howson | Out | 6.72 | |
| Hayden Hackney | Out | 6.64 | |
| Dael Fry | Doubtful | 6.67 |
Team News
Stoke
Middlesbrough
- Left-back Jordan Thompson is suspended for the visit of Middlesbrough, so expect Lyndon Gooch to return to the starting XI.
- One further change is on the cards for the Potters with Josh Laurent expected to start in midfield.
- Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick could hand a start to Emmanuel Latte Lath after he returned to the bench ahead of the defeat against Plymouth.
- Centre-back Dael Fry remains a doubt for the away side ahead of the trip to the bet365 Stadium.
