Stoke boss Tony Pulis could be boosted by the return to fitness of several of his first-team squad in time for the trip to Bradford.
The Potters will take on the already-relegated Bantams with striker Carl Asaba back from an Achilles injury.
Lewis Neal could also play a part after coming through 90 minutes for the reserves following his recent ankle problem.
Dutch winger Peter Hoekstra is a doubt after being forced off in the 2-0 defeat against West Ham last weekend with a leg injury, but the club are hopeful he will be fit in time.
Striker Ade Akinbiyi, who misses the clash through suspension, has a back injury but is hoping to regain fitness in time to play again before the end of the season.
Bradford are also able to welcome back a striker with Bryan Robson's team being boosted by Michael Branch's return.
The former Everton striker missed City's 2-0 defeat at West Brom last week as he served a one-match suspension but he is now available again.
Midfielder Gareth Edds is also in line to play after returning unscathed from international duty with the Australia Under-23 squad.
Veteran defender Wayne Jacobs is still nursing a hamstring injury and is unlikely to feature.
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