A look at Huddersfield Town’s Sky Bet Championship opponents
- Preview to Town’s match against Stoke City
- A look at Michael O’Neill’s Potters
- Watch the game on iFollow HTAFC
Huddersfield Town welcome Stoke City to the John Smith Stadium on Saturday 30 January 2021 in a Sky Bet Championship; 3pm kick-off.
The Terriers will be looking to bounce back from their midweek defeat against Bristol City and look for their first win of 2021.
Carlos Corberan’s side go into the game at the John Smith Stadium having taken no points from their last four league games, including two of those on home soil.
THE OPPOSITION
The Potters currently sit in 9th position in the Sky Bet Championship as they go into the second half of the season looking for a push into the Play-Off places.
Stoke are without an away win since the beginning of December. Since then, they have drawn all five of their away games leading up to today.
On the road the Potters have won four fixtures, drawing a further seven; that means they have only lost two fixtures away from home this season!
FORM GUIDE
Stoke come into this match also off the back of a defeat; they lost to Watford last weekend in the Sky Bet Championship.
Similar to Town, the Potters are yet to find their first league win of 2021, although they have picked up more points than the hosts, having clenched two points from their last four fixtures by holding both Blackburn Rovers and Rotherham United to a draw.
ONES TO WATCH
Nick Powell
The attacking midfielder is the Potters’ current top goal scorer of the season with seven goals to his name!
Usually playing in the number 10 role, Nick has been integral to Michael O'Neill's side this season. He also has two assists this year.
Jack Clarke
20-year-old Jack Clarke is one of the Potters’ newest members, signing on loan until the end of the season from Tottenham in the middle of January.
The winger has since gone on to make three appearances for the side in just two weeks.
Nathan Collins
The Irish centre-back has become a regular in the First Team’s starting XI after coming through Stoke City’s youth team ranks.
The 19-year-old has two goals to his name this season and has also set up one for his teammates.
PREVIOUS ENCOUNTERS
It is the Potters who have edged the record against the Terriers, winning 30 of the 77 encounters to Town’s 22, with the other 25 playing out as draws.
In their last meeting this season, Town travelled to the bet365 Stadium where they were defeated by the Potters in a seven-goal match, 4-3.
ACTION ELSEWHERE
Our game is one of 10 fixtures in this Saturday’s round of Sky Bet Championship matches.
Here is the full list of fixtures being played over the weekend (all kick-offs 3pm unless stated).
Friday 29 January 2021
Reading vs AFC Bournemouth (8pm KO)
Saturday 30 January 2021
Norwich City vs Middlesbrough (12:30pm KO)
Birmingham City vs Coventry City
Blackburn Rovers vs Luton Town
Brentford vs Wycombe Wanderers
Cardiff City vs Millwall
Derby County vs Bristol City
Nottingham Forest vs Barnsley
Rotherham United vs Swansea City
Sheffield Wednesday vs Preston North End
TEAM NEWS
Carlos Corberan will provide an update on his side ahead of Saturday’s game during his virtual press conference on Friday (29 January 2021) at 1.30pm GMT.
KIT
Town will be in the blue-and-white striped home kit for the visit of the Potters – CLICK HERE to get your home shirt!
HOW TO WATCH
Huddersfield Town supporters can watch Saturday afternoon’s game against Stoke City LIVE on iFollow HTAFC and Sky Sports.
Season Card holders will be able to watch the game on iFollow HTAFC. If you aren’t a Season Card Holder, then you can watch the game on Sky Sports! As the match has been selected for live broadcast, match passes will not be available on iFollow HTAFC.
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