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Predicted Stoke City starting XI vs Blackburn Rovers as key man ruled out

Mark Robins takes Stoke City to Blackburn Rovers for a mid-week Championship clash…

By Peter Smith · Stoke-on-Trent Live

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 12:25 PM

Key Things to Know

Stoke City midfielder Galbraith will miss the match against Blackburn Rovers after receiving a fifth yellow card.
Manager Mark Robins is weighing replacements, with Svante Ingelsson among the leading options following his injury return.
Stoke head into Tuesday's fixture at Ewood Park following a 2-0 win over Preston North End.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Stoke City manager Mark Robins faces selection decisions ahead of Tuesday's trip to Blackburn Rovers following a one-match suspension for Galbraith. Galbraith picked up his fifth yellow card of the season during Saturday's 2-0 victory over Preston North End, ruling him out of the clash at Ewood Park.

Robins has several alternatives in midfield, with Svante Ingelsson seen as a leading contender to step in after making his return from injury last weekend. Other options include repositioning Bosun Lawal or handing starts to Ben Pearson, Tomas Rigo, Bae Junho, or Million Manhoef, while Lamine Cisse remains sidelined with an ankle issue.

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Predicted Stoke City starting XI vs Blackburn Rovers as key man ruled out

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