Stoke have won their last 3 home matches (Championship). Stoke have won with a 1 goal margin in their last 3 home matches (Championship). Barnsley have failed to win 9 of their last 10 matches (Championship).
Michael O'Neill could make two changes for this midweek encounter with central midfielder Joe Allen and experienced striker Steven Fletcher both set for returns. Tyrese Campbell continues to build up his fitness following a serious knee injury, while Nick Powell is ruled out with a thigh injury. Centre-back Liam Kitching serves the second instalment of his three-match ban this weekend. An injury to left-wing-back Ben Williams means that Clarke Odour could be shifted into a more defensive role with Aaron Leya Isaka making his first start for the Tykes out wide. Mads Andersen, Carlton Morris and Jordan Williams are also unavailable for the visitors.
Stoke bounced back perfectly after conceding just after half time against Huddersfield on Saturday, netting twice in the space of 13 minutes to claim their fourth league win of the season. Only West Brom have picked up more points than Michael O'Neill's side this season. Barnsley got off to a disastrous start in their game against Bournemouth at the weekend, conceding inside the opening 10 minutes on their way to a 3-0 defeat on the south coast. The Tykes have endured a tough start to the season, winning just one of their opening six league games. 2:0
Stoke have conceded in two of their opening three home league games, although they should be strong enough to prevail in this contest to continue their impressive start to the season.
Michael O'Neill could make two changes for this midweek encounter with central midfielder Joe Allen and experienced striker Steven Fletcher both set for returns. Tyrese Campbell continues to build up his fitness following a serious knee injury, while Nick Powell is ruled out with a thigh injury. Centre-back Liam Kitching serves the second instalment of his three-match ban this weekend. An injury to left-wing-back Ben Williams means that Clarke Odour could be shifted into a more defensive role with Aaron Leya Isaka making his first start for the Tykes out wide. Mads Andersen, Carlton Morris and Jordan Williams are also unavailable for the visitors.
Stoke bounced back perfectly after conceding just after half time against Huddersfield on Saturday, netting twice in the space of 13 minutes to claim their fourth league win of the season. Only West Brom have picked up more points than Michael O'Neill's side this season. Barnsley got off to a disastrous start in their game against Bournemouth at the weekend, conceding inside the opening 10 minutes on their way to a 3-0 defeat on the south coast. The Tykes have endured a tough start to the season, winning just one of their opening six league games. 2:0
Stoke have won their last 3 home matches (Championship). Stoke have won with a 1 goal margin in their last 3 home matches (Championship). Barnsley have failed to win 9 of their last 10 matches (Championship).
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