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Predicted Stoke City starting XI vs Portsmouth as Mark Robins weighs up dilemma

Stoke City have one final Championship match before the next international break…

By Peter Smith · Stoke-on-Trent Live

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 11:50 AM

Key Things to Know

Stoke City manager Mark Robins faces lineup decisions ahead of the upcoming Championship match against Portsmouth.
Midfielder Galbraith is set to return after serving a one-match suspension for yellow card accumulation.
Million Manhoef could miss out on a start despite performing well in the 2-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Stoke City manager Mark Robins faces selection dilemmas ahead of their Championship clash against Portsmouth at Fratton Park. Midfielder Galbraith is available again following a one-match suspension, challenging Million Manhoef for a starting role after the latter impressed during Tuesday's 2-1 win at Blackburn Rovers.

Robins has frequently utilized substitutions to shift momentum, making half-time adjustments in five games this season. The predicted Stoke City lineup features Johansson, Wilmot, Talovierov, Graham, Tchamadeu, Johnson, Soumare, Galbraith, Devenny, McGlynn, and Bozenik.

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Predicted Stoke City starting XI vs Portsmouth as Mark Robins weighs up dilemma

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