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Stoke City team news vs Portsmouth as Mark Robins makes three changes

Team news from Fratton Park as Stoke City take on Portsmouth hoping to equal a club record - and Sam Gallagher returns to the bench…

By Peter Smith · Stoke-on-Trent Live

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 11:15 AM

Key Things to Know

Mark Robins made three changes to Stoke City's starting lineup against Portsmouth, introducing Galbraith, Tchamadeu, and Lawal.
Justin Devenny, Luca Bombino, and Maksym Talovierov dropped to the bench alongside returning striker Gallagher.
A win against Portsmouth would give Stoke City five straight away league victories, equaling a club record.

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Stoke City manager Mark Robins made three changes to his starting lineup against Portsmouth, bringing in Ethan Galbraith, Junior Tchamadeu, and Bosun Lawal. The trio replaced Justin Devenny, Luca Bombino, and Maksym Talovierov, who all dropped to the substitutes' bench following a 2-1 midweek victory over Blackburn Rovers.

A victory would mark Stoke's fifth consecutive away win, matching an all-time club record last achieved in 1947. The match also features milestone appearances for Million Manhoef, making his 100th league appearance for Stoke, alongside landmark career outings for Tchamadeu and Ben Wilmot.

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