- Potters welcome the Pilgrims to the bet365 Stadium on Saturday (3pm kick-off)
- City seeking win which would move them onto 50 points with two matches remaining
- Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone or in person at the bet365 Stadium Ticket Office
Stoke City welcome Plymouth Argyle to the bet365 Stadium on Saturday looking to claim a victory which would move them onto 50 points with two matches of the campaign left to play.
The Potters came from behind for the third time in four matches last weekend to claim a share of a spoils with Sheffield Wednesday, with Luke Cundle equalising in front of almost 4,000 travelling supporters at Hillsborough.
Like Cundle and Niall Ennis, Steven Schumacher will come up against Pilgrims for the first time since leaving Home Park, with the latter switching Devon for the Potteries in December to become City’s Head Coach.
In his four-and-a-half years at Home Park, Schumacher helped Argyle rise from League Two to the Championship, leading them to the third tier title last year with 101 points.
Schumacher was replaced at the helm by Ian Foster before the Pilgrims’ Director of Football Ian Dewsnip took interim charge at the start of the April as the side fought to retain their Championship status. Since then, Argyle have picked up seven points from a three-match unbeaten run.
In the reverse fixture at the start of December, it was Argyle who ran out winners when Adam Randell struck in the seventh minute of stoppage time to claim a 2-1 victory for the hosts.
That result at Home Park was the first time in six matches the Pilgrims had beaten the Potters. The overall record dating back to 1930 reads; 19 City wins, 10 Argyle victories and 13 draws.
HEAD COACH PREVIEW
PREVIOUS RESULTS
Stoke City
Sheffield Wednesday (A) – 1-1 draw
Swansea City (A) – 3-0 defeat
West Bromwich Albion (H) – 2-2 draw
Huddersfield Town (H) – 1-1 draw
Hull City (A) – 2-0 win
Plymouth Argyle
Leicester City (H) – 1-0 win
Queens Park Rangers (H) – 1-1 draw
Rotherham United (A) – 1-0 win
Bristol City (H) – 1-0 defeat
Norwich City (A) – 2-1 defeat
REF WATCH
Robert Madley will be in the middle when the Potters and Pilgrims face off on Stanley Matthews Way.
The Wakefield-based official took charge of proceedings at St. Andrew’s on Boxing Day when the Potters ran out 3-1 winners over Birmingham City.
Madley last refereed a match involving Argyle was on New Year’s Day when the Pilgrims were held to a 3-3 draw at home to Watford.
Across 24 matches this season, Madley has dished out 110 yellows and five reds. He has also pointed to the penalty spot eight times.
His most recent outing was at Ashton Gate where Bristol City recorded a 5-0 victory at home to Blackburn Rovers earlier this month.
Assisting Madley in the Potteries will be Alex James and Blake Antrobus. Andrew Kitchen will act as the fourth official.
PROGRAMME
Copies of the programme are priced at £3 and will be available via sellers outside the stadium. Alternatively, supporters can purchase a copy online here.
SUPPORTER GUIDES
First-time visitors to the bet365 Stadium can check out our informative guides here.
TICKETS
Tickets are available in all home areas of the bet365 Stadium and can be purchased online, over the phone (01782 367599) or by visiting the bet365 Stadium Ticket Office.
The Ticket Office will be open on Saturday from 9am until half-time. It will reopen for half an hour after the full-time whistle.
More details here.
STREAMING
The match will be broadcast on Stoke City+ Live for supporters based overseas.
A monthly subscription costs £25, while a match pass is priced at £10.
Fans based in the UK & Ireland and across the world have the option to purchase live audio commentary passes - £45 for the season or £4.50 per month.
For guidance on how to complete the process of purchasing a pass, click here. FAQs and T&Cs can be found here.
RICARDO’S
Ricardo’s will be open from midday for supporters to enjoy a drink and a bite to eat from a revamped menu.
Entry to the ground floor will be on a first come, first served basis. Season Card holders can gain admission free of charge, while a small fee (card only) applies for matchday ticket holders.
Ricardo’s will reopen at half-time and for an hour after the final whistle.
FLAGS
Supporters should kindly be aware that the Club cannot permit flags or banners featuring religious or political messages within the stadium.
GOLFING UMBRELLAS
Supporters should kindly be aware that golfing umbrellas are not permitted within the stadium.
DISCRIMINATORY BEHAVIOUR
Stoke City is committed to ensuring that the matchday environment provides a positive experience for all.
Discrimination of any form is not OK, and supporters are reminded that instances of discriminatory or prejudged behaviour will not be tolerated.
If you hear or are witness to anything you deem inappropriate in this regard, please report it your nearest steward or via the Kick it Out app.