Gifton Noel-Williams, Lewis Neal (both ankle) and Clive Clarke (hamstring) all face late fitness tests ahead of the match against Ipswich. Midfielder John Eustace is also doubtful with a back injury but new signing Gerry Taggart will take his place at the heart of Stoke's defence. Ipswich midfielder Chris Bart-Williams misses the trip to Stoke to undergo a scan on his niggling back injury. Finn Shefki Kuqi is back from suspension to take his place in attack. | 
