Probable Lineups
4-1-4-1
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.8
Average Ratings
6.6
(6.5)
22.8
Average Age
25
183.8
Average Height (cm)
185
(0.9)
1.1
Shots pg
0.9
(0.9)
(48%)
53%
Aerial Duel Success
52%
(49%)
(0.8)
0.6
Dribbles pg
0.5
(0.4)
(1.5)
1.1
Tackles pg
1.1
(1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.
Missing Players
Sunderland
Stoke
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Roberts | Out | 6.64 | |
| Dennis Cirkin | Out | 6.56 | |
| Niall Huggins | Out | 6.72 | |
| Bradley Dack | Out | 6.47 | |
| Aji Alese | Out | 6.45 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emre Tezgel | Out | N/A | |
| Josh Laurent | Out | 6.6 | |
| Frank Fielding | Out | N/A | |
| D'Margio Wright-Phillips | Out | N/A | |
| Junior Tchamadeu | Out | 6.32 |
Team News
Sunderland
Stoke
- With Aji Alese still sidelined, centre-back Jenson Seelt is expected to retain his place at left-back.
- Expect one change from under-fire manager Mick Beale this weekend with Abdoullah Ba pushing to replace Alex Pritchard out wide.
- Steven Schumacher could make two changes for the trip to Sunderland this weekend with Ben Wilmot and Mehdi Leris both hoping for recalls.
- Versatile wide player Junior Tchamadeu is still on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations.
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