Tigers to be tamed by fired-up Potters

Mark Hughes will hope Stoke can continue their recent good formCredit: Ian MacNicol

Stoke v Hull
Stoke are in need of a confidence boost after taking just one point from five league games and they can get it at the expense of Hull in this evening’s third-round tie at the bet365 Stadium.

The Potters were League Cup semi-finalists last season although their priority at the moment is Premier League points as they are marooned at the foot of the table following Sunday’s 4-1 defeat at Crystal Palace.

Stoke will be targeting a first league win of the season at home to West Brom on Saturday but their chances would be improved if they can lift the mood with a midweek cup victory.

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Dan ChildsRacing Post Sport

Published on 20 September 2016inFootball tips

Last updated 18:42, 20 September 2016

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