Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.6)
6.7
Average Ratings
6.8
(6.5)
31.5
Average Age
28.2
183.2
Average Height (cm)
185
(0.8)
0.8
Shots pg
0.9
(0.8)
(52%)
55%
Aerial Duel Success
53%
(51%)
(0.4)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.4
(0.5)
(1.2)
1
Tackles pg
1.3
(1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.
Missing Players
Stoke
Preston
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Souttar | Out | 7.21 | |
| Romaine Sawyers | Out | 6.46 | |
| Nick Powell | Out | 6.93 | |
| Josef Bursik | Out | 6.39 | |
| Jordan Thompson | Out | 6.38 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Olosunde | Out | 6.4 | |
| Isaiah Brown | Out | N/A | |
| Connor Wickham | Out | 5.94 | |
| Josh Murphy | Out | 6.09 | |
| Tom Barkhuizen | Out | 6.44 |
Team News
Stoke
Preston
- Michael O'Neill could make two changes to the side that faced Derby earlier in the week with centre-back James Chester and striker Steven Fletcher both in contention for recalls.
- Brighton loanee Leo Østigard's loan spell has been cut short with Stoke now allowed to bring in another loan player during January.
- Ryan Lowe could opt for the exact same starting XI that he deployed against Barnsley over three weeks ago when Preston travel to the Midlands in the new year.
- The Lilywhites have five confirmed absentees for the trip to Staffordshire, including forwards Tom Barkhuizen and Connor Wickham.
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