In a similar fashion to Oxford, Stoke City have also secured two wins and suffered two defeats in their opening four league games. Their campaign kickstarted with a 1-0 victory over Coventry, but they stumbled against Watford and West Brom in subsequent matches. Nevertheless, the Potters were able to bounce back with a narrow 1-0 win over Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth in their most recent outing.
Steven Schumacher’s squad has also progressed to the third round of the Carabao Cup after eliminating Carlisle and Middlesbrough in earlier rounds. Despite these achievements, the team will be dealing with the absence of key players such as Enda Stevens, Michael Rose, Sam Gallagher, Ben Pearson, and Bosun Lawal for their upcoming fixture.
The predicted line-up for Stoke City includes Jamie Cumming in goal, with a defensive line consisting of Greg Leigh, Ciaron Brown, Elliott Moore, and Sam Long. The midfield is expected to feature Will Vaulks, Cameron Brannagan, and Ruben Rodrigues, while the attacking trio of Siriki Dembele, Tyler Goodrham, and Mark Harris will lead the frontline.
Looking ahead to the match, the football pundits are predicting a comfortable victory for Oxford United. The anticipated scoreline favors Oxford United to win 2-0 against Stoke City. It remains to be seen whether Stoke City can defy the odds and secure a positive result in this upcoming clash.