Probable Lineups
3-4-2-1
4-3-3
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.4)
6.7
Average Ratings
6.9
(6.7)
23.9
Average Age
23.2
183.1
Average Height (cm)
181.9
(0.8)
0.8
Shots pg
1.1
(1)
(46%)
49%
Aerial Duel Success
50%
(49%)
(0.4)
0.5
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 | 6.19 | |
| Million Manhoef | Out | 6.75 | |
| Jordan Thompson | Out | 6.24 | |
| Enda Stevens | Doubtful | 6.77 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niall Huggins | Out | N/A | |
| Ahmed Abdullahi | Out | N/A | |
| Jenson Seelt | Out | N/A | |
| Salis Abdul Samed | Out | 6.04 | |
| Romaine Mundle | Out | 7.13 | |
| Alan Browne | Out | 6.48 | |
| Tom Watson | Out | 6.78 | |
| Dan Ballard | Out | 6.57 |
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.
Well, what do I know---? :(
Sunderland Win.
Away goal
Stoke going for a surprise here, still on boxing days.
@PunterBloke Stoke will certainly be more direct under Ryan Shawcross. Either they couldn't grasp Poundland Pep's tactics, they couldn't implement them or both.
Sunderland Win
Mark Robins or Steve Cooper favourites to take over.
@Marbella I'd take Robins to keep Stoke up and I'll still go for Double Chance- Sunderland or a Draw in this match with Ryan Shawcross as the Caretaker for the Potters.
Stoke manager Narcis Pelach has just been sacked after just 3 months.
@Marbella It was inevitable, the poor guy was way out of his depth, :(
Sinking fast and soon to be in a relegation battle if Poundland Pep stays, Stoke simply have to Win here. I'm going for Double Chance- Sunderland or a Draw.
Draw