- Potters head to South Wales this weekend
- Saturday's Bluebirds battle kicks off at 3pm
- More than 1,600 Stokies will travel to Cardiff
Stoke City head to the Welsh capital on Saturday with the aim of collecting maximum points and extending their unbeaten run to four matches.
The Potters head into the match against Cardiff City having recorded successive draws with Preston North End and Luton Town following a 3-1 success over Queens Park Rangers.
Omer Riza’s Bluebirds are on a similar run of form after backing up a 2-1 win away to Blackburn Rovers by sharing a point apiece with Sheffield Wednesday, QPR and Preston.
With five matches of the campaign remaining, Mark Robins’ side sit two points and two places ahead of their hosts on Saturday.
MANAGER PREVIEW
PREVIOUS RESULTS
Stoke City
- Luton Town (H) – 1-1 draw
- Preston North End (A) – 1-1 draw
- Queens Park Rangers (H) – 3-1 win
- Millwall (A) – 1-0 defeat
- Blackburn Rovers (H) – 1-0 win
Cardiff City
- Preston North End (A) – 2-2 draw
- Queens Park Rangers (A) – 0-0 draw
- Sheffield Wednesday (H) – 1-1 draw
- Blackburn Rovers (A) – 2-1 win
- Luton Town (H) – 2-1 defeat
INTO THE ARCHIVE
REF WATCH
Michael Salisbury will referee his first match involving the Potters since the start of the 2023/24 season when Mark Robins’ side face Cardiff City.
The Lancashire-based official was in the middle during City’s 6-1 victory over Rotherham United in the second round of the Carabao Cup.
Salisbury is more familiar with the Bluebirds having refereed their away defeat to Burnley (5-0) and Leeds United (7-0) during the current campaign.
Across 19 matches in 24/25, the official has dished out 59 yellows and four reds. He’s also pointed to the penalty spot on two occasions.
His most recent fixture was last weekend’s top flight meeting between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton, a clash which the former won 3-1 in North London.
Richard West and Derek Eaton will assist Salisbury in the Welsh capital while Scott Tallis will act as the fourth official.
TICKETS
More than 1,600 City supporters are set to travel to the Welsh capital this weekend.
Tickets remained on sale from the bet365 Stadium Ticket Office until 3pm on Friday.
Please note that no ticket sales will take place on the day of the match.
Duplicates will be available on matchday from the Away Ticket Office (Gate 12) at the Cardiff City Stadium.
SUPPORTER INFORMATION
A matchday guide has been provided by Saturday’s hosts, including parking, facilities and travel information here.
STREAMING
Owing to the match being selected for TV broadcast by Pitch International and in line with EFL broadcast regulations, the game will only be available for live streaming via Stoke City+ Live in selected countries.
It should also be noted that overseas monthly and season pass holders will not be able to access a stream unless they live in a country where the game is permitted to be broadcast on Stoke City+ Live.
Live audio commentary will be available via Stoke City+ Live, with fans based in the UK & Ireland and across the world able to purchase live audio commentary passes - £45 for the season or £4.50 per month.
More details here.