Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.4)
6.6
Average Ratings
6.5
(6.4)
23.1
Average Age
25.3
182
Average Height (cm)
182.2
(0.8)
0.9
Shots pg
0.7
(0.6)
(46%)
44%
Aerial Duel Success
45%
(44%)
(0.4)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.4
(0.5)
(1.3)
1
Tackles pg
1.3
(1.7)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.
Missing Players
Stoke
Plymouth
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Pearson | Out | 6.19 | |
| Million Manhoef | Out | 6.75 | |
| Jordan Thompson | Out | 6.24 | |
| Eric-Junior Bocat | Doubtful | 6.53 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Edwards | Out | 6.82 | |
| Muhamed Tijani | Out | 6.07 | |
| Michael Obafemi | Out | 6.1 | |
| Mustapha Bundu | Out | 6.52 | |
| Callum Wright | Out | 6.2 |
Team News
Stoke
Plymouth
- Mark Robins could deploy the same starting XI that interim manager Ryan Shawcross utilised against Burnley.
- Ben Pearson, Million Manhoef and Jordan Thompson are all confirmed absentees, while left-back Eric-Junior Bocat is doubtful.
- Interim boss Kevin Nancekivell could make one change to the side that faced Bristol City with Andre Gray replacing Ryan Hardie up top.
- Callum Wright serves the final instalment of a three-match ban on Saturday afternoon.
Stoke absolutely dominated 'shots' and 'possession' but could not simply put the ball in the net.
Cannon TSA +135
Stoke 2-0
It looks like Stoke will play an attacking 4-4-2 formation with Gallagher and Cannon up front.Under their previous manager Stoke played a 3-4-3 and it did not work.
@Marbella I wish they had kept Pelach on as a Number 2, I felt desperately sorry for him. He gave it 101% but his tactics were simply beyond the grasp of the Players.
I don't think that I am biased (I do follow Stoke City these days) but I would be really shocked if Mark Robins doesn't get a Win here. The Bet365 Stadium was rocking against Sunderland and that boost, plus the freedom to play Championship Football as opposed to Mind Football, sets up a Home Win.
@RichieRochdale I felt very, very careful confident about a Stoke Win---, and I put a hundred bucks on it---, :(
Stoke Win
Draw ht Plymouth ft
1-2
New Stoke manager Mark Robins will take this as his first game in charge.Stoke will win against a shocking managerless Plymouth side.