Squad sheets: Stoke City v Swansea City

The Britannia is bracing itself for a match between two teams battling to reach the top half of the table, separated only by goal difference. Having taken a four-strong bench to Valencia as Stoke were knocked out of the Europa League, Tony Pulis will have no excuses if the rested first-team regulars fail to fire against Swansea. Pulis's side haven't won at home since 2 January – while Swansea's form has been decidedly mixed since the victory over Arsenal. The return of midfielder Joe Allen from injury would be a boost to Brendan Rogers's side. Toby Moses Venue Britannia Stadium, Sunday 3pm Tickets Sold out Last season n/a Referee Howard Webb This season's matches 19 Y 62, R 3, 3.42 cards per game Odds Stoke 6-5 Swansea 5-2 Draw 12-5 Stoke Subs from Sorensen, Palacios, Delap, Jones, Fuller, Jerome, Diao, Collins, Woodgate, Shotton, Arismendi Doubtful None Injured Sidibe (knee, unknown) Suspended Huth (last of three) Form guide LLLLDW Disciplinary record Y44 R1 Leading scorer Crouch 6 Swansea Subs from Moreira, Tremmel, Tate, Lita, Dobbie, Routledge, Richards, McEachran, Moore, Bessone, Agustien, Gower, Monk, Obeng, Orlandi, Donnelly Doubtful Agustien (ankle), Allen (hamstring), Orlandi (hamstring) Injured Bodde (knee, unknown) Suspended None Form guide LWDLWW Disciplinary record Y33 R1 Leading scorer Graham 10 Match pointers • Eight of the last 10 games between these sides in all competitions have ended with a 2-1 scoreline • Swansea's last top-flight victory at Stoke was a 2-1 win on 17 October 1981 • Stoke have had the fewest shots on target (64) in the Premier League • In their last eight away league games, Swansea have either scored twice or not at all • Ryan Shawcross has made more defensive clearances (318) than any other player, while Ashley Williams has blocked more shots (33) than anybody else