- City head to Norfolk on Saturday for Canaries clash (3pm kick-off)
- Potters seeking third victory in four Championship fixtures
- More than 1,100 supporters will journey east
Stoke City head to Norwich City on Saturday looking to record back-to-back wins and a third victory in four Championship fixtures (3pm kick-off).
The Potters recorded a 3-1 victory at home to Swansea City last weekend, while their last fixture on the road also saw them come from behind as they recorded a 2-1 win over Hull City.
To continue their run of form, Mark Robins’ side will to overcome the challenge of a Canaries team who are the second highest scorers in the Championship behind Leeds United.
Fifteen of their 51 goals have been scored by Borja Sainz, who leads the second tier’s scoring charts and has recently returned from suspension.
The Canaries sit in 12th position following a three-match run without a win, however Johannes Hoff Thorup’s team are only four points away from the top six with 13 matches left to play.
MANAGER PREVIEW
PREVIOUS RESULTS
Stoke City
- Swansea City (H) – 3-1 win
- Bristol City (A) – 2-0 defeat
- Cardiff City (H) – 3-3 draw (4-2 defeat on penalties)*
- Hull City (A) – 2-1 win
- Oxford United (H) – 0-0 draw
*Emirates FA Cup
Norwich City
- Hull City (A) – 1-1 draw
- Preston North End (H) – 1-0 defeat
- Derby County (H) – 1-1 draw
- Watford (A) – 1-0 win
- Swansea City (H) – 5-1 win
PREVIOUS ENCOUNTER
REF WATCH
John Busby will referee a Potters fixture for the first time in 24/25 when he overseas proceedings at Carrow Road.
The Oxford-based official last took charge of match involving City at the start of March when goals from Bae Junho and Lewis Baker resulted in a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough.
The Canaries’ 1-0 loss at Swansea City in mid-September was the latest occasion Busby refereed Johannes Hoff Thorup’s team.
That’s one of 22 matches the official has overseen this season, dishing out 69 yellows and two reds in the process. He has also pointed to the penalty spot on three occasions.
The last time he took to the field was during the recent midweek meeting between Sunderland and Luton Town at the Stadium of Light, where the Black Cats ran out 2-0 winners.
Assisting Busby in Norfolk will be Mark Russell and Hugh Gilroy. Jamie O’Connor has been chosen as the fourth official.
TICKETS
More than 1,100 Potters are set to make the long journey to Norfolk to back Mark Robins’ side.
While tickets are no longer available from the bet365 Stadium Ticket Office, they can be bought on the day from the South Stand Ticket Office at Carrow Road via card payment only. However, please note that no priority points will be allocated for tickets purchased direct from the opposition club.
SUPPORTER INFORMATION
A matchday guide has also 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.