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Predicted Stoke City starting XI vs Bristol City as training makes Mark Robins purr

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By Peter Smith · Stoke-on-Trent Live

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 10:01 AM

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A predicted Stoke City starting lineup has been named ahead of their Championship fixture against Bristol City.
Manager Mark Robins has the same squad available following a 1-0 away victory over Derby County.
Robins praised an outstanding training performance and highlighted the strong competitive edge within the squad.

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Stoke City manager Mark Robins is weighing up selection options ahead of Saturday's Championship clash against Bristol City after praising an outstanding training session. Robins reported having the same squad available as in the previous 1-0 victory at Derby County, with substitutes Maksym Taloveirov, George Hirst, Junior Tchamadeu, Robert Bozenik, and Luca Bombino competing for starting roles.

The predicted lineup features Johansson, Wilmot, Lawal, Graham, Johnson, Bocat, Soumare, Galbraith, Devenny, McGlynn, and Cisse. Robins noted that his squad is currently in the best place since his arrival, having won six of their last eight matches.

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