Stoke City face Bristol City in their final Championship match of the season. The Potters have had a poor end to the season, with any playoff hopes drifting away in recent months.

What happened?

Stoke City have extended their poor run to five matches without a win, following a 3-1 home loss to Portsmouth. Bristol City, on the other hand, are winless in four after a 2-1 defeat to Birmingham City.

Team News

Bristol City's injury issues have been a persistent problem throughout the campaign. Max Bird, Luke McNally, and Rob Atkinson remain sidelined, while Rob Dickie is back in contention after returning to the bench. Stoke City also have several players unavailable, including Aaron Cresswell, Bosun Lawal, and Viktor Johansson.

Predicted Lineups

Bristol City possible starting lineup: Vitek; McCrorie, Eile, Dickie, Pring; Knight, Randell; Bell, Horvat, Twine; Riis Stoke City possible starting lineup: Simkin; Agina, Phillips, Otegbayo, Bocat; Gallagher, Seko

The match is set to be Roy Hodgson's final game in management, with the former Liverpool and England boss bringing the curtain down on his career. Stoke City will be looking to end the season on a high note, while Bristol City will be hoping to finish with a win. The Potters have had a disappointing season, with their playoff hopes fading away in recent months. A win for Stoke City would take them to 58 points, their highest total since the 2020-21 season. However, it would still be well short of their pre-season expectations. Improving their away form will be essential for Stoke City if they are to build on this campaign and mount a more serious promotion push next season. After 22 league matches on the road, Mark Robins' side have collected just 22 points, a return bettered by only six teams.