Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.6)
6.7
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.6)
41.4
Average Age
39.7
187.5
Average Height (cm)
185.5
(0.8)
0.9
Shots pg
1.1
(0.9)
(59%)
59%
Aerial Duel Success
49%
(51%)
(0.3)
0.3
Dribbles pg
0.5
(0.6)
(1.4)
1.2
Tackles pg
1.5
(1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Stoke
Bolton
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamady Sidibe | Out | N/A | |
| Andy Wilkinson | Doubtful | 6.5 | |
| Jermaine Pennant | Doubtful | 6.79 | |
| Salif Diao | Doubtful | 6.21 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Mears | Out | 6.67 | |
| Ricardo Gardner | Out | 6.4 | |
| Stuart Holden | Out | N/A | |
| Fabrice Muamba | Out | 6.75 | |
| Darren Pratley | Out | 6.32 | |
| David Wheater | Out | 6.93 | |
| Joe Riley | Doubtful | 6.82 | |
| Grétar Steinsson | Doubtful | 6.55 |
Team News
Stoke
Bolton
- Stoke should name a more familiar line-up to the one fielded at QPR with the likes of Etherington, Whitehead and Shotton returning to the side.
- Thomas Sorensen made a rare start in goal and played well so could keep his place ahead of Begovic.
- Walters could move back up front with Delap potentially playing on the right in the absence of Jermaine Pennant.
- Lee Chung-Yong made a long awaited return to action from the bench last time out and is in contention to start for the first time this season.
- Davies and Ngog should continue up front, though Klasnic will also hope to start in this massive game for the away side.
- With Steinsson still a doubt, Boyata will continue to deputise at right-back, while David Wheater is the latest Bolton player to fall to a long term injury, suffering knee ligament damage against West Brom, so Knight will start.
