Clothier, Agina, Griffin, Otegbayo, Giani, Enabulele, Kelly, Chibueze, André Vidigal, Fawunmi, Walker
Team News
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There’s healthy competition across the pitch for Hibbert’s side. Sydney Agina and Owen Powell are vying for a defensive berth, while Laurence Giani and Josh Bickerton are also pushing for starts at the back.
In midfield, Chinonso Chibueze and Josh Maskall are battling for inclusion, and in attack, Adriel Walker and Japhet Matondo are competing to partner in-form forward Fawunmi.
Pre-Match Analysis
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Stoke currently sit seventh in Premier League 2 with 15 points, having gone five games unbeaten – including a four-match winning streak before their recent draw with West Brom.
They have, however, played one game more than Palace. In attack, they are joint-eighth for goals scored (15), while defensively they’ve been solid – conceding just 11 goals, the second-fewest in the division, behind only Chelsea (10).
Palace will need to be sharp in both boxes to break down one of the league’s more balanced sides.
Key Player: Favour Fawunmi
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Forward Favour Fawunmi has been a standout performer for Stoke this term. The 19-year-old, who joined from West Ham United in February, has already netted five goals and provided several assists in just seven appearances.
Fawunmi impressed during his time in East London, making 44 appearances for West Ham’s Under-18s and scoring 17 goals across two seasons. His blend of pace, strength, and composure in front of goal makes him a constant threat.